Organizer Job at AFT Kansas, Kansas City, KS

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  • AFT Kansas
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

AFT Kansas


Organizer

Based in Kansas City, KS

This full-time project-based position based in Kansas City is an exciting opportunity to support healthcare workers in their efforts to bring dignity and a high quality of care to their workplaces. Organizers are responsible for a variety of aspects of organizing including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, and recruiting and sustaining the motivation of union leaders and activists, all in order to build power and a self-sustaining local union.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willing to work long and irregular hours
  • Dedicated to social and economic justice, and workers' rights
  • Be in possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver’s license
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
  • Have strong communications skills
  • Must be competent in basic computer/web functions, and social media platforms
  • Be motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail-oriented
  • Be able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from the campaign lead and campaign director.
  • Experience working as a labor organizer preferred
  • Experienced in community, student or labor activism is a plus

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organize and mobilize healthcare workers
  • Attend regular meetings with supervisors and team to discuss progress and plan activities
  • One-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with members and potential members
  • Phone, text, and email communications
  • Keep data up to date
  • Train and support union activists
  • Occasionally represent workers in meetings with their boss
  • Occasionally, be assigned to other parts of the state or country as required
  • Take direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish the goals of the members and their campaign

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salaried position with a starting rate of $45,000 – $60,000 depending on experience. Fully paid health benefits, and paid leave includes vacation, personal, and sick days; travel and expense reimbursements.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and résumé to: ycarroll@aft.org , with the subject line “ Kansas City Organizer ”.

Equal Employment Opportunity and all are encouraged to apply.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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