Organizer Job at AFT Michigan, Indiana

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  • AFT Michigan
  • Indiana

Job Description

AFT Michigan


Organizer

Based in Southeast Michigan
(requires travel across the state)

AFT Michigan is seeking an experienced and energized Organizer to join our dynamic statewide union of educators and healthcare workers. Our team of staff works with approximately 100 local unions across the state to build strong locals, develop leaders, bargain and enforce contracts, organize, and work for social justice. This position will focus on both organizing new bargaining units and increasing membership in existing units. The Organizer will strengthen AFT Michigan by working with leaders to:

  • Ask members to sign up and get active in their union;
  • Form new bargaining units, from building organizing committees to winning recognition to negotiating first contracts;
  • Mobilize members to participate in union activities; 
  • Develop and empower local leaders and activists to build strong locals and handle union responsibilities;
  • Prepare and present training and leadership development programs; and
  • Build a stronger AFT Michigan and labor movement.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to listen actively and frame issues
  • Independent project management skills
  • Team player we can count on
  • Ability to write and speak effectively
  • Leadership development and training ability
  • Ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
  • Knowledge of organizing strategies, collective bargaining, and contract enforcement
  • General computer literacy and proficiency in basic data management
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends and participate in union-wide activities
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Experience in new member organizing preferred

Competitive salary and excellent benefits commensurate with the collective bargaining agreement between AFT Michigan and the AFT Michigan Staff Union. This position is based in southeast Michigan but requires travel across the state.

HOW TO APPLY: 
Apply by submitting a cover letter highlighting your approach to building strong unions, résumé, and at least three references via email (with “ AFT Michigan Organizer ” in the subject line) to ddobbie@aftmichigan.org . 

AFT Michigan is an affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.

WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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