AFT-Dallas Organizing Project

Date: October 31, 2009

Re: Notice of Project Staff Vacancy—Field Coordinator (Dallas Area)

The AFT-Dallas Organizing Project is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Field Coordinator. This is an organizing project in Dallas and has over 10,000 members.

This is a full-time position for an organizer, recruiter and service coordinator for the AFT-Dallas Organizing  project. Applicant will be expected to perform field organizing, membership recruitment, training, writing, designing publications and handling member grievances. In addition, the Applicant will be responsible for providing regular progress reports, completing employee assessments and following the guidelines of the AFT Organizing Model.

Qualifications:

• Must be self-directed;
  
• Experienced with union activities;
  
• Knowledgeable of public education;
  
• Knowledgeable of basic computer functions and database programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.);
  
• Demonstrate leadership activities;
  
• Demonstrate good communication and writing skills;
  
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills;
  
• Reside in the Dallas area and have a valid Texas driver’s license; and
  
• Must have own transportation.

Salary:
$32,000. the first year of probationary employment.

Benefits:
Employee health insurance, 5 percent retirement after your first year, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays.

Resume and References:

Please provide a cover letter, résumé and the names/addresses/telephone numbers of at least two (2) references we may contact regarding your possible employment.

Application Deadline and How to Apply:

November 15, 2009 or until a qualified applicant has been chosen. Send applications by mail to AFT-Dallas Organizing Project, Attn: George Rangel, 334 Centre St.,Dallas, TX 75208, and or fax materials to 214-942-2226, or email résumé to geodls@aol.com

WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information online at UNIONJOBS.COM. Do not just say the Internet.