Organizer Positions (Based in So. Cal)

The Committee of Interns and Residents, the largest resident physicians' union in the country, is looking for outgoing, energetic, and intellectually curious candidates to fill organizer positions based in Southern California.

About Us:
CIR is a nationwide, progressive, member-driven healthcare union representing 13,000 resident physicians. We fight to protect the workplace rights of doctors-in-training and improve the delivery of quality health care.

Job Description:
CIR is committed to the growth of the organization through strategic organizing campaigns. To accomplish this, we need highly driven and committed individuals who have strong interpersonal communications skills, and are able to work in a fast-paced campaign environment. Organizers are responsible for every level of a campaign, including: initial research, contacting potential members, identifying and developing resident leadership, creating communications materials, and forging relationships with political and community allies.

What you gain from a position with CIR:
• Hands-on campaign experience, with the opportunity to develop and implement new strategies for growing our union.
• Opportunity to work directly with physicians-in-training, gaining an understanding of front line providers in the hospital setting.
• Opportunity to work with a tight-knit team of organizers, as well as communications, research, legal, political and contract staff.
• Opportunity to develop skills in public speaking, health care economics, strategic research, and social media.
• Competitive salary: $42,000-$64,000; commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits package: health, dental, vision, car allowance, disability, 403(b), pension plan and paid sick/vacation time. 

CIR is looking for candidates who have:
• Prior union or other organizing experience
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and operate within a dynamic and complex organizing environment
• Healthcare experience preferred, but not required
• Must have a valid driver's license

In addition to a resume, we require a cover letter that gives us a clear picture of who you are, and why you want to be an organizer at CIR. Make us want to pick up the phone and call you in for an interview! Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@cirseiu.org with the Subject Line: New Organizer Position.

CIR is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants. Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org