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ORGANIZING DIRECTOR-MASSACHUSETTS
The Organizing Director will work with the local's President, Political Director, Communications Director and other staff to coordinate the Union’s ongoing organizing efforts and to develop and implement long-term industry campaigns. This is a senior-staff position that will report directly to the President.
Qualifications:
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At least seven years of experience in union organizing campaigns including NLRB elections and strategic campaigns.
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At least three years of experience and demonstrated success and ability in providing direction and leadership to an organizing staff with varied levels of experience.
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Experience in developing and implementing a major campaign.
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Ability to work with members and staff to develop an organizing culture within the union.
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Experience in dealing with language, ethnic and gender diversity. Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
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Experience in working with labor councils, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and other affinity groups.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to develop and work within a budget.
This is an opportunity to join a progressive, growing labor union with a strong commitment to its members and an opportunity to lead an established organizing program with a record of success. Office is located in Boston, MA.
Send résumé, references and salary history to Johnpokeefe@hotmail.com.
About O'Keefe Search
O'Keefe Search is dedicated to building strength in progressive organizations and to helping social justice and labor activists find the right job.
Prior to spending five years as Recruiting Director for 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest and most progressive local labor union in the United States, John O'Keefe spent 20 years helping high tech companies grow and was acknowledged as one of the top recruiters in the United States. Besides running a highly successful search firm, he served as the President of the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants, the largest state association in the industry and as President of the Pinnacle Society, an organization of the top 75 recruiters in the United States.
To contact O'Keefe Search email johnpokeefe@hotmail.com or call 919-403-7374.
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