Organizer Job at AFT Maryland, Baltimore, MD

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  • AFT Maryland
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

AFT Maryland


Organizer

Based in Baltimore, MD

This is a full-time project-based position to work on an organizing campaign based in Baltimore, MD. Organizers are responsible for a variety of aspects of external organizing including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, recruiting and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists, having 1:1 conversation with potential members to ask them to build their union, and working with the organizing committee to plan and implement member-to-member outreach drives. 1-2 years of Union organizing experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willing to work long and irregular hours
  • Dedicated to social and economic justice, and higher education access
  • 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.
  • At least 1 year of previous labor and/or community organizing
  • Experienced in community, student, or labor activism is a plus

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organize and mobilize 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
  • Enter assessments and other data collected in a database on a regular basis
  • Take direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish goals

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience. The base salary is $58,677 – 68,350. Benefits are comprehensive and competitive. Fully paid health benefits, dental benefits, and paid leave includes vacation, personal, and sick days; travel and expense reimbursements.

HOW TO APPLY: 
Please submit a one-page cover letter, résumé, and list of three references (name, phone, email address, and relationship) via the following the link

AFT Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. 

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Job Tags

Full time

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