Teamsters Joint Council 10 New England

Organizing Fellowship

Based in Boston, MA

 

Teamsters Joint Council 10 represents over 50,000 members in 21 Local Unions in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. 

The Joint Council is working on a long-term campaign targeting a large corporate employer that has had significant negative impacts on both workers and their surrounding communities. We are seeking new Organizers who want to expand their skill set through hands-on worker organizing. Fellowship opportunities available across New England. While organizing experience is certainly welcome, this position is intended to be an on-ramp for individuals interested in gaining experience in workplace organizing.

Primary responsibilities:

• Leading direct outreach to workers at job sites.
• Building engagement and commitment with worker leaders through organizing committees.
• Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
• Maintaining data tracking systems with regular input of new contacts and member participation into a database.
• Conducting small to large-scale organizing meetings and events to support organizing efforts.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate commitment to social and economic justice.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Willingness to work an unconventional schedule, including, as necessary, night hours and weekends.
• Ability to work well with a team, agitate around key issues, and motivate others to take action.
• Effective communicator and facilitator.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time efficiently.
• Understanding of and commitment to a broader working class perspective.
• Candidates with proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, or Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted electronically. Please submit a résumé and brief cover letter to jmclaughlin@teamsterslocal25.com with the subject line “Organizing Fellowship Application.” Interviews will be on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible.