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UC-UAW Field Organizer Job Description

Overview:

UAW 4811 (the union of 48,000 academic workers at UC) is looking for talented organizers committed to building a powerful and democratic union. The ideal candidates will have previous organizing experience in labor. Full-time and part-time positions available. 

Job Duties:

• Sign up workers as union members and answer questions about benefits, rights, and protections in the union contracts

• Conduct one-to-one organizing conversations over zoom and the phone, with a focus on building union capacity for mass collective actions

• Identify, recruit, and train workplace leaders. Help build and develop a strong network of leaders in every program and area.

• Build departmental and campus-wide Organizing Committees. Train leaders on how to run an effective Organizing Committee meeting, set organizing goals/benchmarks, and execute a plan to achieve those goals.

• Support worker leaders in developing their organizing skills, including one-to-one organizing and leader recruitment

• Assist workers in conducting escalating campaigns around workplace issues

• Work with leaders and other staff to craft and execute strategic organizing and communications plans

• Utilize and maintain membership lists

• Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A commitment to intersectional economic, racial, and social justice, and solidarity with working people across diverse workplaces and sectors. 

• An interest in learning and developing democratic, worker-led organizing practices. 

• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative group.

• The ability to meet with workers in a variety of locations on your assigned campaign. This role will include talking with workers both one-on-one and in groups. 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with worker representation and collectively bargained agreements.

• Proficient with Google products such as Gmail and Google Drive (docs & sheets)

• At least 2 years previous labor organizing experience is preferred; however, other applicable organizing experience will be considered on a case by case basis. 

• Able to work full-time.

Pay and Benefits:

Salary starts at $74,199 per year for full-time employment, depending on experience. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

UAW 4811 offers a comprehensive benefits package with $0 in healthcare premiums. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, retirement funds, and paid time off.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and brief cover letter to officemanager@uaw2865.org with the subject line: “UC-UAW Field Organizer Application”.

International students, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized groups are all strongly encouraged to apply.