UFCW Local 367
 

Experienced Union Organizer

Based in Tacoma, WA

 

February 9, 2023
Position: Organizer
Salary Range: $56,843.28 – 92,952.60 per year plus Union paid benefits

UFCW 367 is a diverse member-driven union fighting for economic and social justice. We empower through respect, integrity, and dignity. Our strength comes from standing in solidarity with our communities to build a better life.

UFCW 367 Represents 8,000 members in Pierce, Mason, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Pacific counties.

The ideal Organizer candidate will bring 5 years previous experience in union organizing and possess these basic skills:

• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Effective and persuasive communications skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits.
• Complete assignments within a timeline.
• Move workers to overcome fear and take bold action and build one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Experience using organizing software a plus. (technologically savvy)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning executing and winning NLRB elections.
• Collaborate with other organizers on yearly organizing goals consistent with the mission of the local.
• Standardize systems and best practices that bring members into the union through NLRB elections and card checks campaigns.
• Help devise benchmarks for campaigns, while creating tangible plans and strategies to achieve them.
• Execute overall campaign plans and individual work plans, solely focused on growth.
• Work with leaders and committees to educate, agitate and motivate workers into action.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and worker-led committee meetings that move campaigns.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments.
• Prepare and manage independent work, calendars, files, and records.
• Understand appropriate bargaining units under the NLRB “Community of Interest” standard.
• Connect NLRB organizing to winning first collective bargaining agreements.
• Other duties as assigned but not limited to membership and community support, political involvement and supporting other departments and staff in the Local Union.

Work Environment:
This position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position requires travel to worksites in the counties of UFCW 367’s Jurisdiction. A valid driver’s license and car with insurance required.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should their résumés to Mia Cardenas, Staff Director at: mcardenas@ufcw367.org, or fax 253-589-1512. Please include a cover letter when faxing.