Nonprofit

Union Organizer

Remote, Work must be performed in Colorado, US
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:January 6, 2025
    Application Deadline:November 22, 2024
    Salary:At least USD $62,581 / year
    Language differential for qualified candidates. Monthly car allowance.

    Description

    Colorado WINS has been on the cutting edge of building power for state employees in Colorado and fighting for economic, racial, and social justice. In 2020, we passed a bill giving collective bargaining rights to state employees and in 2021 secured our first-ever contract. We are now hiring organizers to join the team in Colorado on this exciting campaign to build a 21st-century union for 26,000 state employees, including a focus in our Higher Education membership.

    Colorado state employees preserve and protect the things Coloradans love about the state. They are Black, brown, white and Asian and make life better for families and communities. They care for veterans and those with disabilities; maintain the safety and use of state roads and bridges; protect the quality of drinking water and air; provide stewardship to public lands and boost tourism; keep prisons and communities secure and provide many other essential services.

    Colorado WINS organizers are a crucial part of building power for state employees. From facilitating meetings and COWINS education events, to 1:1 relationship building conversations and membership sign up, Colorado WINS organizers have the ability to unlock the potential of Colorado’s workforce. A week in the life of an organizer can consist of visiting various work locations, participating in digital events, supporting learning opportunities and lots of phone calls and text conversations.

    This position is based in either Colorado Springs or Denver.

    KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to state workers
    • Building one-on-one relationships with workers
    • Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns
    • Conducting individual/group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns
    • Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to become members, take action, and lead other state workers to do the same
    • Coordinating with workers to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization
    • Triaging employee issues to determine the best course of action
    • Engaging members in direct action and political action that is ground in union values
    • Other duties as assigned

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
    • Capacity to work independently and with a team
    • The ability to make and follow through on a work plan
    • Sharp communications skills
    • Basic writing and computer skills
    • The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
    • Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits
    • Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable
    • A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required
    • A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
    • Spanish language skills preferred

    Colorado WINS has been on the cutting edge of building power for state employees in Colorado and fighting for economic, racial, and social justice. In 2020, we passed a bill giving collective bargaining rights to state employees and in 2021 secured our first-ever contract. We are now hiring organizers to join the team in Colorado on this exciting campaign to build a 21st-century union for 26,000 state employees, including a focus in our Higher Education membership.

    Colorado state employees preserve and protect the things Coloradans love about the state. They are Black, brown, white and Asian and make life better for families and communities. They care for veterans and those with disabilities; maintain the safety and use of state roads and bridges; protect the quality of drinking water and air; provide stewardship to public lands and boost tourism; keep prisons and communities secure and provide many other essential services.

    Colorado WINS organizers are a…

    Benefits

    Full benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation, bilingual differential, and monthly car allowance.

    This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

    Full benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation, bilingual differential, and monthly car allowance.

    This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Spanish language skills preferred

    Spanish language skills preferred

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed in Colorado, US
    Associated Location
    Colorado Springs, CO, USA

    How to Apply

    Must include resume and cover letter. Use subject line "Organizer Position."

    Must include resume and cover letter. Use subject line "Organizer Position."

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