Project Organizer – Maryland Professional Employees Council : Maryland

Project Organizer
Maryland Professional Employees Council

Based in Baltimore, MD

Job Description:
This is a full-time position for the Maryland Professional Employees Council. Applicants will be primarily focused on building the union. Organizers are responsible for all aspects of a campaign including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, and increasing and sustaining motivation of organizing committee and activists. This project is a joint venture with the American Federation of Teachers.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, experience and background indicating capabilities in organizing.
• Demonstrated commitment to empower workers through the labor movement.
• At least 1 year of previous labor and/or community organizing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to take direction and work in a team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required.
• Competency in common office and communications software and technology.
• Able to participate in blitz activity that may be in a location other than the home assignment.
• In possession of an email and text-capable mobile phone.
• Applicants must be flexible with regards to geography/be willing to relocate.
• The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and mobilize workers
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings to discuss progress and plan activities
• One-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with potential members
• Identify and develop new leaders and activists
• Organize and facilitate meetings
• Create communication pieces including flyers, emails and social media
• Record assessments and other data collected on a daily basis
• Take direction on daily and weekly activities to grow membership and accomplish goals

Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be determined based on experience. Health benefits, 401k and vacation are included in with the position and can be discussed at a later date.

How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter and résumé by clicking on the link provided below: –
https://organizers.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2gb5ri0296e

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity and all are encouraged to apply.