PER DIEM ORGANIZER

PER DIEM POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Date Posted: January 21, 2010

Title:   Per Diem Organizer, E&GW Program
           Southern New Jersey location

Qualifications: Collective bargaining experience required, preferably elected NYSNA LBU leader.  Extensive travel and varying hours required.

Reports to: Associate Director for Organizing, Economic & General Welfare Program

Position Category:      Per diem, represented by Local 19, Workers United a/w SEIU
                                    Hourly rate:  Minimum $50/hour

Position Summary:

• Provide general service to bargaining unit membership.
• Assist with internal organizing/contract campaigns.
• Involved in communication, negotiation and handling grievances.
• Cover leaves of absence for nursing representatives/ program representatives/ labor representatives/ organizers, as needed.
• Represent assigned local bargaining unit in all activities related to securing a collective bargaining agreement covering all matters related to employment. 
• Coordinate and evaluate the organizing of groups of nurses for the primary purpose of securing recognition of NYSNA as the collective bargaining agent on all employment matters.
• Develop new leaders within the organization and build a strong organization through action and increased internal organizing.
• Identify potential contacts within a community to gain support for organizing, especially larger organizing drives. 
• Develop, implement and monitor the organizing campaign.  Set standards, goals, time frames and identify the “issues” of the campaign.
• Develop plans and guidelines for using volunteer organizers.
• Evaluate and assist in establishing community coalition/alliances where appropriate.

Respond by email to employment@nysna.org.

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