Organizing Fellow

Organizing Fellow

University Professional and Technical Employees

UPTE, CWA Local 9119 is a dynamic member-run union representing over 20,000 workers at the University of California, Department of Energy Labs and California Community Colleges. We are seeking an Organizing Fellow to assist in organizing, to train as an union organizer and to help build a militant, progressive Union and labor movement.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist UPTE Organizers, Lead Organizers, and member leaders in the work of the Union
• Provide a broad range of support to UPTE Organizers and member leaders
• Help train members to plan, lead and conduct organizing, political, legislative, and issue-oriented campaigns
• Help develop member leaders to run strong chapters capable of addressing the needs of members.
• Recruit new members to participate in union activities and political campaigns. Regular one-on-one contact with members is required.
• Develops and maintains effective worksite leadership structures through the recruitment, training, and support of stewards and other union leaders.
• Helps to develop and deliver formal and informal education programs to train stewards and worksite leaders.
• Work in all elements of organizing through leadership development and mentoring, instead of assuming primary responsibility for success.

Skills and knowledge required:

• A commitment to social justice and building a movement of working people
• Ability to conduct one-on-one visits, site visits, in person meetings, phone calls, video meetings, and other interactions with members and potential members
• Prior experience with labor organizing, activism, or community organizing a plus!

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database
• Valid California driver's license, travel, temporary assignments and extended work hours are occasionally required.

To Apply:

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter to: jobs@upte-cwa.org.

Compensation for the Organizing Fellow will be $1,000 per week for an expected period of several months. Women, people of color, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.