Full-time Organizers

Organize Unions for Social, Economic, and Educational Justice

LOCATIONS: Colorado

JOB OPENING:  Full-time Organizers

Join the fight for quality public education for our students, our democracy, and our communities. AFT is seeking full-time Organizers to take on the fight to strengthen the voice of educators and our schools. Public schools are under attack and the voices of educators are being silenced. Educators need dedicated organizers willing to fight for workplace rights, public education, and strong communities and classrooms.

AFT seeks organizers of all experience levels whom have a strong commitment to organizing for social, economic and educational justice.

AFT is leading innovative campaigns to bring a united voice of educational employees in Colorado. Positions are with state federations, locals, and nationally sponsored organizing campaigns.

This job requires long and irregular hours, some weekend work, and travel.

TO APPLY: 

Follow this link to apply:  https://organizers.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2gb5riqueq9

Submit your resume and cover letter along with three references.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Until positions are filled

QUALIFICATIONS for ORGANIZER APPLICANTS:

• Willing to work long and irregular hours
• Dedicated to social and economic justice, and public education
• In possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Able to work with individuals different from one’s self
• Experienced in community, student, labor, or environmental activism is a plus for organizer position
• Bilingual, especially Spanish/English, is a plus
We provide rigorous on-the-job training on how to:
• Educate workers and build support for the union
• Conduct successful organizing conversations—in a range of situations—and neutralize employer misinformation
• Overcome the challenges you will face in the organizing process
• Work as a vital member of an organizing team that helps build unions that fight for quality public education and social and economic justice
• Plan and lead an effective organizing drive

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Organize and mobilize workers
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with supervisors to discuss progress and plan activities
• Make appointments for site/school visits, one-on-one visits, and other interaction with members and potential members
• Enter assessments and other data collected in a database on a weekly basis
• Occasionally, be assigned to other parts of the state or country as required for short periods of time
• Take direction from  Lead Organizer on daily and weekly activities to grow AFT membership and accomplish goals

COMPENSATION:
Compensation is highly competitive with great health benefits.
Classroom educators, women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.