Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Local 59
A Union of Professionals

Full-time Organizer

Based in Minneapolis, MN

 

Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and ESPs, Local 59 (MFT) is a union of teachers, other licensed staff and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) working in Minneapolis Public Schools. MFT is affiliated with Education Minnesota, the American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association and represents over 4500 staff members in about 70 schools and educational programs in Minneapolis.

MFT Organizers are the primary staff interfacing with MFT members to build power at worksites, represent members, and implement our union’s strategic organizing priorities such as contract campaigns.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the Teacher/Related Service Professional (RSP), ESP and Adult Education contracts, and assist members with contract issues and violations;
• Identify, recruit, train, develop and support stewards and other worksite leaders;
• Work to ensure leadership is representative of all member races, ages, gender, and other identities;
• Provide worksite organizing support to schools such as helping leaders build worksite committees, map their worksites and develop issue-specific organizing campaigns;
• Maintain visibility with the membership through building visits;
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the membership;
• Provide advice and appropriate professional assistance to members;
• Support the MFT bargaining teams with campaign planning and strategizing;
• Recruit non-members to be members;
• Support MFT campaigns and initiatives as needed, including but not limited to supporting affiliate, issue, and electoral campaigns;
• Represent members with grievances, investigations, and/or due process hearings;
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience fighting for racial and social justice;
• Experience working with a wide variety of populations, personalities and viewpoints;
• Experience leading, motivating and collaborating with union members and leaders;
• Experience collaborating with community partners;
• Experience with effective practices in representation including resolution skills;
• Experience in contract enforcement and handling grievances;
• Experience in collective bargaining campaigns and negotiations;
• Experience in organizing non-members into membership;
• Experience in worksite organizing;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Experience with Microsoft Office;

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits. Candidates must have a driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work irregular/extended hours as necessary.

Per our collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU Local 12, this position will earn an annual salary of about $73,000-87,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter and résumé to Nat Anderson-Lippert at nat@mft59.org. This position will remain open until filled.

MFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants regardless of gender identification, race, ethnicity, or religion.