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Organizer, AFSCME Council 5 - Minnesota
AFSCME is the nation's largest public service labor union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. In addition, Minnesota Council 5 is one of the largest public service unions in Minnesota. All across the country, we're fighting for dignity and respect for the people who do the toughest jobs in America. Join us and make a difference. This position will have full-time organizing responsibilities working primarily to organize new units of workers. The position will be located in the South Saint Paul office. DUTIES: The skills required to plan, lead and conduct organizing activities. The applicant must arrange for research of potential organizing targets. The applicant must be able to analyze data to assess possible targets for organizing. Be able to perform the reconnaissance of organizing targets, build a list of workers, explore worker interest, and scout out the physical plant without divulging the union’s presence. An organizer will recruit volunteer organizers from within the AFSCME membership and for their training in house calling and other campaign elements. They will visit workers in their homes and leads teams of house-callers in the campaign. They must develop broad, representative organizing committees of worker-leaders, and trains and deploys them to move the campaign. Organizers will target, plan, and develop community allies to assist in workers’ organizing efforts. The applicant must write leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns. They must have the ability to operate computer database programs and provide for the maintenance of organizing databases. In addition they must evaluate the progress of organizing campaigns and makes decisions accordingly. The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in all elements of the AFSCME Organizing Model. REQUIREMENTS: Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement. Resumes and references submitted to: Eric Lehto, Director of Organizing Email applications accepted at: Michelle.Stein@afscmemn.org; fax applications accepted at: 651-455-1311. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, Feburary 29th, 2008 AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5 |
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