IFPTE
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers

Temporary Union Organizer

For covering Southern California

 

We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. Our union is a bottom-up, member-based organization that helps professional and technical employees raise wages, benefits, working conditions, and advocate over public policies that impact our professions and communities. With over 85,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE seeks to hire a temporary external Union Organizer for a minimum of 6 months. This assignment could be extended depending on the needs of the campaign. This individual will work closely with a campaign team focused on executing campaigns to assist non-union professional workers to build their Union and win a Union contract.

IFPTE is looking for candidates who have at least 1-2 years of experience organizing and representing workers in the labor movement.

Duties include:

• Assist non-union workers in their efforts to join together with IFPTE
• Train and develop workplace leaders
• Participate in contract campaigns and negotiations
• Support IFPTE & Local union goals

Desired qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A team player who possesses the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to think strategically and exercise a high degree of judgment Insatiable work ethic and drive to help workers win

Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years in union organizing and representation or related experience. Organizing will take place in greater Los Angeles area and beyond in Southern California.

Compensation is highly competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications. The salary range is $110,000 – $123,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package including 100% employer-paid family medical coverage.

Work can include long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. A valid Driver’s License, car, and insurability are a requirement for this position.

To Apply:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter via email with the subject line of “Southern California Organizer” to Paul Thurston at: pthurston@ifpte.org.

IFPTE is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.