Communications Workers of America Local 7799
(CWA 7799)

Part-time Labor Organizer
Denver Health Workers United

Based in Denver, CO

 

Position Title: Part-time Labor Organizer, Denver Health Workers United
Starting Rate: $25/hour
Location: Denver
Availability: 20 hours/week (6-month position)
Start Date: October/November 2024
Website: https://www.dhwu.org/

Denver Health Workers United (DHWU), CWA 7799 is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek to promote diversity within our organization, and we encourage women, LGBTQ, people of color, and disabled individuals to apply.

CWA Local 7799 is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Labor Organizer to assist with a passion for social justice to help organize a wall-to-wall union at Denver Health.

The part-time organizer will be accountable to and supported by the union organizing committee, the membership at-large, the full-time Denver Health Workers United (DHWU) organizers, and the campaign leads that work for the Communications Workers of America (CWA). In this position, the organizer will be responsible for organizing workers throughout Denver Health by developing recruitment and leadership development strategies. The organizer, with support, will coordinate and manage issue campaigns that improve material conditions for all rank-and-file members, and build unity and solidarity amongst all workers across departments and job titles.

On-the-job training for this position is provided, with the potential to collaborate with national CWA trainings, and attend training relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

The rate for this position is $25/hour. The position length is 3 months from hire.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit new members to the union in collaboration with union members, organizers, and Organizing Committee.
• Communicate with membership and potential members through email, phone calls, 1-1’s, Slack, text messages, digital platforms and in-person
• Support canvassing campaigns
• Conduct worksite visits of all employment positions eligible to join the union

The person hired for this job should bring these attributes:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends
• Strong commitment to social justice and the labor movement
• Written and verbal communication skills, such as:
  • Empathic listener
  • Persuasive Speaker/Strong Presentation Skills
  • Proven adaptability to differing cultural environments
  • Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently
• Proficient with technology including but not limited to Slack, Word, Zoom, Excel, email, text messaging, Canva Pro, and/or the ability and willingness to learn these platforms
• Ability to work as team member, as well as take individual initiative with minimal supervision
• Driver’s license and reliable access to car or public transportation
• Willing to develop skills in supporting leadership development
• Familiarity or experience with healthcare a strong plus

To Apply:
Résumés and 2 references should be submitted to Megan Ferreira at: finance@cwa7799.org.