Organizer

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 3000 is seeking an experienced Union Organizer based out of the Richland Office. Position requires willingness to work long and irregular hours, strong listening, speaking, and writing skills. Basic computer literacy required, advanced a plus. Must have some experience with unions (as a member, steward, intern, or staffer) or other demonstrated commitment to social change.

We are looking for an organizer who care about others, have a passion for building power for working people, speak Spanish or a language other than English, have experience with online to field organizing and/or experience with rank-and-file organizing. RC Election experience highly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Critical thinking and willingness to confront the status quo.

• Ability to move people past fear.

• Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.

• Driver’s license, vehicle and valid insurance required.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with RC, PERC, card check or alternative elections.

• Comprehensive campaign experience

• Has led teams and/or trained others as a part of organizing drive or campaign.

• Ability to speak and write language(s) in addition to English.

• Experience with organizing in industries that UFCW represents grocery, retail, healthcare, laundries, food processing and/or retail cannabis.

• Experience with “outside of the box” organizing strategies and tactics.

Salary / Benefits: Annual Salary range of $74,984.00 to $112,008.00; This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with membership in PNWSU.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Benefits,

• Life insurance and disability insurance,

• Paid sick and safe leave in accordance with Washington State Law

• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, and Vacation Days

• Paid Holidays for: New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. UFCW 3000 is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your résumé and cover letter to jobs@ufcw3000.org if you’re interested in this position. Use “Organizer Applicant” as the Subject of your email.