STAFF ORGANIZER REPRESENTATIVES

With over 1.4 million members, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is the nation's largest public service labor union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. All across the country we're fighting for dignity and respect for the people who do the toughest jobs in America. AFSCME members provide the vital services that make America happen and advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

AFSCME MD represents over 30,000 workers throughout the state. We are committed to helping workers build a strong union with an active membership that continues to fight in the workplace and at the legislature for dignity, respect and a fair standard of living for all state workers.

We have openings for Staff Organizer Representatives on the Eastern Shore and in Baltimore.

Responsibilities:

• Represents membership at step 3 grievances and appeals.
  
• Advises local officers and stewards on grievance investigations and steps 1 and 2.
  
• Mobilizes membership on group grievances and work place issues.
  
• Trains and develops stewards and officers in grievances and other aspects of their duties.
  
• Recruits new stewards and leaders.
  
• Recruits new members through housevisits and sitevisits.
  
• Visits sites within assigned turf to execute organizing campaign plans.
  
• Plans and executes internal organizing campaigns with local unions and the council.
  
• Plans and executes PEOPLE drives.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of successful union organizing or servicing experience.
  
• Ability to move workers to get involved with the union.
  
• Ability to articulate how a union works.
  
• Familiarity with MD State and Higher Education Labor Board hearings and procedures.
  
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate work activities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and members.
  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and gather information for negotiations, arbitrations, strategy development and other servicing and organizing activities.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Willingness and ability to work long and irregular hours and weekends. Some travel required.

We offer a salary range of $38,000 - $55,000 (commensurate with experience.) and excellent benefits.

To apply, email cover letter and résumé to rpanciera@afscme.org.