Teamsters Local 445

Union Organizer Fellowship

Based in Rock Tavern, NY

 

Gain hands-on experience organizing workers!

Teamsters Local 445 represents over 3,000 members in counties including Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess, NY. 

Teamsters Local 445 is seeking candidates for a year-long Union Organizing Fellowship. Organizing Fellows will learn the skills required to organize workers and build sufficient power to win concrete gains from employers. They will be mentored closely by expert union organizers and gain real-world experience training workers and inspiring them to victory. Fellows will have tremendous opportunities for growth and development. This is a full-time, year-long fellowship. 

Responsibilities:

• Meet consistently with Organizing Mentor
• Take increasing responsibility for organizing projects
• Learn and implement tried and true organizing methods and tactics for building worker power
• Communicate effectively and consistently with mentors, workers, and community members
• Meet one-on-one with worker leaders to train and inspire them

Qualifications:

• Passion and commitment to fighting for the working people
• An ability to lead others effectively and compassionately
• Excellent communication skills and consistent punctuality
• Eagerness to learn and take on challenging new tasks
• Experience in movements for justice, equality, and worker’s rights, appreciated but not required

Location:
Local 445 is based in Rock Tavern, New York. A Personal Vehicle is preferred but not required.

To Apply:
Please apply here: https://airtable.com/appuUudIg0xAP8E7y/shrJ0hs7tLNSwQmDM