AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
ORGANIZER
AFSCME is the nation's largest public service labor union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. In addition, Minnesota Council 5 is one of the largest public service unions in Minnesota. All across the country, we're fighting for dignity and respect for the people who do the toughest jobs in America. Join us and make a difference.
ORGANIZER:
AFSCME MN Council 5 is currently taking applications for the position of Organizer. This position will be based out of the South St. Paul Office. This position will have full-time organizing responsibilities working primarily to organize new units of workers.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
The skills required to plan, lead and conduct organizing activities. The applicant must arrange for research of potential organizing targets. The applicant must be able to analyze data to assess possible targets for organizing. Be able to perform the reconnaissance of organizing targets, build a list of workers, explore worker interest, and scout out the physical plant without divulging the union’s presence. An organizer will recruit volunteer organizers from within the AFSCME membership and for their training in house calling and other campaign elements. They will visit workers in their homes and lead teams of house-callers in the campaign. They must develop broad, representative organizing committees of worker-leaders, and train and deploy them to move the campaign. Organizers will target, plan, and develop community allies to assist in workers’ organizing efforts. The applicant must write leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns. They must have the ability to operate computer database programs and provide for the maintenance of organizing databases. In addition they must evaluate the progress of organizing campaigns and makes decisions accordingly. The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in all elements of the AFSCME Organizing Model.
Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.
Resumes and references submitted to:
Jeff Sabin, Director of Organizing
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
300 Hardman Avenue South
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Email resumes and references accepted at: Michelle.Stein@afscmemn.org; fax applications accepted at:
651-455-1311.
◄DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, March 22, 2013 at 4:00 PM ►
AFSCME Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
POLITICAL ORGANIZER
AFSCME is the nation and Minnesota’s largest public service union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. Join us and make a difference.
Duties:
Leads mobilization of AFSCME members in support of union’s political program. Trains and directs member activists in their workplace and elsewhere. Builds action committees of members to hold elected officials accountable. Works on electoral campaigns to elect or defeat candidates in races ranging from school board to governor. Helps union locals develop capacity to mobilize members. Builds union local and member activism to get more members signed up for our PEOPLE PAC payroll deduction program. Identifies and builds ties with potential coalition partners. Maintains database of member activists and others. Write fliers, letters to the editor, articles, etc.
This political organizer position will be based in northern/western Minnesota and work with members in those areas. The organizer will work out of the Duluth AFSCME Council 5 Office.
Qualifications:
• 2 years political organizing/campaign experience demonstrating a commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
• Ability to motivate and lead others to action
• Initiative
• Excellent one-on-one and written communications skills
• Knowledge of labor movement, political/issue campaigns, and legislative process
• Ability to work long, hard, odd hours (including nights and weekends)
• Valid driver’s license, functioning car, and ability to travel
• Good computer skills including word processing and database management
• Ability to research electoral targets, elected officials, issues, etc.
Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.
Cover letter, resume and references to be submitted to:
Jim Niland, Legislative and Political Action Director
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
300 Hardman Avenue South
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Email resumes accepted at: Jim.Niland@afscmemn.org; fax resumes accepted at 651-455-1311.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013
AFSCME Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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