Become a Union Organizer

Ready to build an exciting career empowering working people?

AFSCME is one of the largest unions for public service workers in America. AFSCME organizers empower workers in cities across the country to come together in their union to improve their lives and working conditions, and to build a path towards social and economic justice.

AFSCME’s Organizer-In-Training program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation of the AFSCME organizing model. Through active mentorship and job training, you will learn the fundamentals of organizing campaigns and help support workers in building strong unions.

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Organizer-in-Training (OIT)

AFSCME Organizers-in-Training participate in an intensive year-long program to learn the fundamentals of building worker power through union organizing. OITs come from diverse backgrounds of work, organizing and academic experience, and are placed on campaigns with experienced Lead Organizers who provide mentoring and one-on-one training throughout the program. OITs learn the nuts and bolts of an organizing campaign and build skills such as engaging with unorganized workers, organizing direct actions, and preparing for a first contract campaign. An OIT’s responsibilities increase as their training progresses.

Who should apply? We’re looking for passionate leaders with:

  • A commitment to social and economic justice and grassroots organizing 
  • Leadership experience 
  • An ability to empathize and move workers towards action 
  • A desire and willingness to travel extensively 
  • Flexibility and drive to do what is necessary to achieve campaign goals, including working evenings and weekends
  • A valid driver’s license

Salary starts at $51,294 with free single or family health coverage, car allowance, paid travel, 12 paid holidays, 401k, pension plan and more. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you want to be part of a growing and dynamic union movement, email a resume and cover letter to recruiting@afscme.org with the subject line “ORGANIZER IN TRAINING”.