University Professional & Technical Employees
CWA Local 9119

Organizer-in-Training
(San Diego)

Based in San Diego, CA

 

UPTE, CWA Local 9119 is a dynamic member-run union representing over 20,000 workers at the University of California, Department of Energy Labs and California Community Colleges. We are seeking an Organizer-in-Training to assist in Organizer and train as an future union Organizer and to help build a militant, progressive Union and labor movement.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist UPTE Organizers, Lead Organizers, and member leaders in the work of the Union
• Provide a broad range of support to UPTE Organizers and member leaders
• Help train members to plan, lead and conduct organizing, political, legislative, and issue-oriented campaigns
• Help develop member leaders to run strong chapters capable of addressing the needs of members.
• Recruit new members to participate in union activities and political campaigns. Regular one-on-one contact with members is required.
• Develops and maintains effective worksite leadership structures through the recruitment, training, and support of stewards and other union leaders.
• Helps to develop and deliver formal and informal education programs to train stewards and worksite leaders.
• Work in all elements of organizing through leadership development and mentoring, instead of assuming primary responsibility for success.

Skills and knowledge required:

• A commitment to social justice and building a movement of working people
• Ability to conduct one-on-one visits, site visits, in person meetings, phone calls, video meetings, and other interactions with members and potential members
• Prior experience with labor organizing, activism, or community organizing a plus!

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database
• Valid California driver's license, travel, temporary assignments and extended work hours are occasionally required.

To Apply:
Please complete this application or email your résumé and a cover letter to: jobs@upte-cwa.org.

Annual compensation for the Organizing-in-Training will be $70,000 for an expected period of several months.

Women, people of color, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.