Senior Organizer- UAW Organizing Department
The UAW is seeking a seasoned Senior Organizer. This role involves strategizing, mentoring, and working closely with a team of dedicated staff and members to support workers in winning their union, first contracts, and building collective power. This position is for organizing in the Manufacturing & Industrial and various other sectors. This role involves supporting workers in winning their union, first contracts, and building collective power.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers
- Building one-to-one relationships with workers and establishing trust
- Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead their campaign
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns
- Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take collective public action
- Work with top staff to oversee both new organizing campaigns and contract campaigns, ensuring cohesive efforts to win first contracts
- Work closely with other leads to develop, execute and revise campaign strategies to ensure victory
- Train temporary organizers and staff on organizing fundamentals.
- Exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills in collaborative settings, fostering a supportive and efficient team environment
- Work with other leads to help move a team forward on a day-to-day basis
- Develop campaign materials such as raps, leaflets, and emails
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Capacity to work independently and with a team
- The ability to make and follow through on a work plan
- Effective and persuasive communications skills
- The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities
- Good listener, strong verbal and written communication skills
- An unwavering commitment to building a fighting, member-led union
- 3-5 years’ minimum experience with new organizing and contract campaigns
- Proven ability to motivate workers in struggle
- Familiarity with basic labor law
- Flexibility to work long hours, including nights and weekends
- Ability to do extensive travel, if necessary
- Prior experience executing strikes is highly preferred
- Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and demands
- Drafting and proofreading copy for internal and external dissemination
- Aptitude for mentoring and fostering strong teams
- Strong interpersonal skills that support a respectful and positive work environment
- Ability to find solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities is a necessity
- Basic understanding or proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Forms) and social media and media outreach to supervise and direct such work
- Preference given to UAW members in continuous good standing of the International Union for a period of (1) year, pursuant to Article 14, section 3 of the UAW Constitution
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Successful candidates will exhibit experienced leadership, discerning judgment, and exemplary people skills. The ideal candidate understands how to serve the membership by meeting them where they are.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Salary and Benefits
The UAW offers a competitive starting salary along with best-in-class health, retirement, and paid time off benefits. This position is represented by the UAW Staff Council.
How to Apply*
Please be prepared to provide the following:
- A current resume reflecting qualifications for this position, including months and years of employment.
- A cover letter or short letter of application (500 words or less) which specifically explains how your experiences and accomplishments have prepared you to work with the UAW to win big, bold campaigns.
- A minimum of 2 (two) references as well as your professional relationship to them.
- Please email any requirements you are not able to upload to the Indeed posting with the job description identified to [email protected]
About Us
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is a progressive, militant union with one of the largest and most diverse memberships in North America, representing 400,000 active members and 600,000 retirees. Our members are employed in a range of workplaces, from multinational corporations to small manufacturers, from state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private non-profit organizations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $118,566.67 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have flexibility to work long hours, including nights & weekends?
- How many years have you been a member of the UAW or any other labor union?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
