AFSCME Texas Corrections Employees Council 907

Organizer / Representative

Position will cover all areas in Texas
(start in the Houston / Beaumont area)

 

The AFSCME Texas Correctional Employees Council, the largest union representing TDCJ employees, is now accepting applications for an Organizer/Representative. This position will cover all areas in Texas. This position will start in the Houston/Beaumont area. This position will be required to travel. This position may be required to move to an assigned area in Texas after training. 

The Organizer will have the responsibility of building local union capacity and empowering the current membership through internal organizing, as well as executing representational programs. Additionally, the Organizer will be responsible for carrying out the Council’s vision of building strength by organizing new members.

Since collective bargaining is not legal for state employees, the Council builds power through local worksite actions and mobilizations around legislation. 

The Organizer reports to the Executive Director or designee. This position is unionized with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This position is FLSA Exempt. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting one-on-one organizing conversations with current and potential members.
• Building union visibility through site visits—engaging employees and keeping workers focused on the union message and goals.
• Developing and supporting execution of effective worksite actions as well as worker mobilizations for political organizing.
• Meeting goals regarding new membership and leadership recruitment.
• Recruiting and developing stewards and volunteer member organizers to lead the programs of the union including participating in planning and executing blitzes; assessing workers; representing members (in disciplinary meetings and grievances); and leading new employee and other orientations.
• Supporting and developing local leaders and activists through assisting them in planning and executing local membership and organizing committee meetings as well as helping develop local strategic plans with clear benchmarks.
• Keeping in good communication with local leaders to involve them in all Council planning and events and to seek the development of their ownership of the Council program.
• Identifying local worksite issues and planning worker actions to address workplace problems—using organizing whenever possible to solve problems (rather than grieving).
• Training member organizers and stewards in the field (as well as in the classroom).
• Creating and working with others to develop and revise weekly strategic plans. 
• Working constructively with union staff and member leadership, coworkers, the union membership, and others.
• Maintaining records in the organizing database (VAN); utilizing a variety of organizing reports printed from the database to assess progress. 
• Keeping detailed records and filing reports in a timely manner.

Skills Required

• Proficient in one-on-one organizing conversation and can train others.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and excel. 
• Proficient in leader identification and development.
• Proficient in developing organizing committees and supporting committee development, including drafting meeting agendas, and teaching committees to develop agendas.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and building high functioning teams that get results. 
• Proficient in creating organizing plans (from worksite actions to strategic plans).
• Proficient in maintaining and updating lists and organizing charts.
• Proficient in handling disciplinary meetings and grievances and can train and develop stewards to handle representation.
• Proficient in developing persuasive written and graphic documents.
• Supportive of the AFSCME and TCEC 907 mission and work attitude

Physical Requirements (as required by the ADA)
Work is performed in a variety of employment settings including workers’ homes, neighborhoods, and worksites. Driving, travel (including overnight stays), assignments away from home and extended work hours. Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant organizing and field rep experience.
• Corrections experience is preferred.

Other Requirements
This position is included in the bargaining unit and Union membership in the TCEC 907 staff Union is required. 

To Apply: 
Please email cover letter, résumé, and names of three references to jormsby@tcec907.com. Call 936-295-5265 if you have any questions. Use Organizer as the Subject line. We will begin reviewing applications on April 1 2026, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. 

AFSCME TX Corrections is proud to be an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer.