Organizer, KOSE - Kansas
The Kansas Organization of State Employees (KOSE) is a union for executive branch state employees, and the largest union of state employees in Kansas. KOSE’s mission is to make real improvements on issues that matter to state employees, such as compensation, pay equity, healthcare and retirement security, workplace safety, career development, and having a voice on the job. KOSE’s priorities are driven by the ideas and input of KOSE members
KOSE organizes for economic and social justice in the workplace and advocates for working families through political action and legislative advocacy. KOSE represents a diverse group of state workers including social workers, KDOT, administrative assistants, custodians and Corrections Officers.
DUTIES: • Making house calls to workers to listen to their concerns
• Building a committee of workers to win improvements in the workplace
• Identifying, recruiting, and developing worker leaders
• Turning out workers to meetings and events
• Helping to implement the strategy and tactics of the organizing campaigns
REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent communication skills
• A strong commitment to social and economic justice
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and a willingness to travel
• Strong Computer skills a plus (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, & Access)
• Minimum one year experience in a labor or community organization a strong plus
• Valid driver's license required.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Jane Carter, jcarter@afscme.org
FAX: 866.276.7234
KOSE, AFT/AFSCME, AFL-CIO
1301 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612
www.koseunion.org
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