COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

J0B ANNOUNCEMENT
AFSCME COUNCIL 31

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 is currently seeking candidates for the position of Community Outreach Coordinator.

Council 31 is a statewide labor organization representing some 78,000 workers in over 250 affiliated local unions. AFSCME members work in a wide range of occupations--including health care, criminal justice, clerical, public works, human services, and educational support. Council 31 has a strong tradition of democratic, progressive trade unionism and has one of the most effective organizing programs in the labor movement.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for helping to build a network of committed supporters in the broader community, especially the religious community, who will actively support the efforts of workers who are seeking to organize a union in their workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute outreach plans to engage community and religious leaders;
  
• Meet one-on-one with community and religious leaders at their homes, places of worship or offices;
  
• Develop a network of leaders who support workers' efforts to form a union;
  
• Develop support materials (such as flyers, statements and literature);
  
• Guide workers' effort to inform the religious community about their efforts to build the union;
  
• Assist in planning and execution of direct action designed to demonstrate broad community support for workers' rights.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of religious communities and networks in Illinois;
  
• Experience in labor movement organizing, community organizing or working within the religious community;
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
  
• Ability to work on fast-paced campaigns;
  
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Position is based in Chicago. Competitive salary structure. Excellent benefits. Send résumé to:

Minnie Perez
AFSCME Council 31
29 N. Wacker, Suite 800
Chicago IL 60606