Job Description

UFCW Local 324

Organizer

Based in Buena Park, CA

BACKGROUND:
UFCW 324 is 23,000 members standing strong, building power and advocating with workers in healthcare, retail drug, grocery, meatpacking, the Disneyland Resort and cannabis. UFCW Local 324 is looking to fill an Organizer position focused primarily on leadership development and generating high worker participation to build worker power. This position requires someone who can motivate and inspire others to stretch outside of their comfort zone, take on increasing responsibility and take action, is self-motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills.

SELECT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess, build relationships, motivate, and engage workers through individual one-on-ones and group meetings
• Identify, recruit, and develop organizing committees and worksite leaders in their jobs and communities
• Develop and implement effective organizing plans
• Conduct worksite and house visits
• Plan, mobilize turnout, and lead actions, events, and marches
• Assist in developing campaign messages and other materials for organizing campaigns.
• Train and work closely with worker leaders
• Build and maintain a database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly plans and calendars
• Inform Lead Organizer and other supervisors of activities, developments, and progress of organizing activity, including worker meetings
• Promptly return phone calls
• Perform related work as required
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Participate in staff meetings and other office-based activities
• Participate in political campaigns as necessary to support worker issues/candidates
• This is a field-based position, with driving required. Some additional travel may also be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate, establish, and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Proven judgment skills and the ability to adapt deftly to necessary changes
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, but firm deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse, multi-cultural membership
• Proven leadership abilities within work or community
• Willing to work long, irregular hours (including weekends and holidays) as needed
• Comfortable working on a tablet
• Work is performed in a variety of employment settings. Driving, travel, temporary assignments, irregular and extended work hours are required. Valid driver’s license and car required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak Spanish.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, labor law, workers’ rights, and multiple contracts.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 324 is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.

Starting salary is $1,400 per week, and the position includes excellent health and retirement benefits.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Lynn Nelson at lynn@ufcw324.org by Friday, July 19, 2024 . No phone calls please.

LOCATION: 8530 Stanton Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620

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