ORGANIZERS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Early Childhood Federation, Local 1475 is now hiring motivated individual who wants to help workers fight for better working conditions, dignity on the job, and a voice at work.

We represent head start & other workers in early childhood education including teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, family service workers, and maintenance/custodian in Los Angeles County. The majority of our members are women, people of color, and/or immigrants. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Organizers work with members to build and exercise power in the workplace.         

Responsibilities include:

• Train members to tackle problems & build internal structure.
• Meet with workers at the worksite, on the phone, and through house visits.
• Recruit volunteers to participate in political, legislative, and issue campaigns.
• Organize membership meetings and events; handle grievance procedures.
• Creative Issue organizing & Problem solving  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and organizing skills at work, on campus, or in the community. Experience as a union or community organizer preferred.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Bilingual skills in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage time and priorities.
• Willingness to work long & irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Good listening, speaking and writing communication skills.
• Automobile and valid driver's license.
• Competitive starting salary and benefit package

The Early Childhood Federation, Local 1475 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send cover letter and résumé to:

Ramiro Hernandez, National Representative
Rhernand@aft.org
Fax 866.708.9182

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