Organizer in Training, AFSCME Council 5 - Minnesota

Department: AFSCME Council 5
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
Grade:
Posting Date: 1/14/2008

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.

AFSCME Council 5 Organizers-In-Training are in an intensive year-long program to learn the fundamentals of building worker power through union organizing. Organizers-In-Training are placed with highly skilled and experienced lead organizers who provide mentoring and on-the-job training throughout the year.  OIT’s learn the nuts and bolts of an organizing campaign from home calling unorganized workers, to organizing direct actions, to preparing for a first contract campaign. Their responsibility increases as their training progresses.

DUTIES: • demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
• leadership experience
• ability to work long, odd hours including weekends
• ability to empathize and motivate others to action
• ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• willingness to work hard and learn new skills
• valid driver's license
• ability to travel

REQUIREMENTS:
Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.

Resumes and references submitted to:   Eric Lehto, Director of Organizing
      AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
      300 Hardman Avenue South
      So. St. Paul, MN 55075

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
(American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO)
651-450-4990

AFSCME Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

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