ORGANIZER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Early Childhood Federation, Local 1475 is now hiring motivated individual who wants to help workers fight for better working conditions, dignity on the job, and a voice at work.

We represent head start & other workers in early childhood education including teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, family service workers, and maintenance/custodian. The majority of our members are women, people of color, and/or immigrants. We are also affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - the second largest labor union in the AFL-CIO.

Union Organizers work with members to build and exercise power in the workplace.         

Responsibilities include:

• Train members to tackle problems & build internal structure.
• Meet with workers at the worksite, on the phone, and through house visits.
• Recruit volunteers to participate in political, legislative, and issue campaigns.
• Organize membership meetings and events; handle grievance procedures.
• Creative Issue organizing & Problem solving  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and organizing skills at work, on campus, or in the community. Experience as a union or community organizer preferred.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Bilingual skills in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage time and priorities.
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
• Good listening, speaking and writing communication skills.
• Automobile and valid driver's license.

Compensation: Dependent on experience.

Send cover letter and résumé to:

Ramiro Hernandez, National Representative
Rhernand@aft.org
Fax 866.708.9182

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