Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO
80 Eighth Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011

International Organizer

Based in the Northeast

 

Office & Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO is a dynamic, progressive labor union for professional, technical and office professionals who represent nonprofit organizations, technology, credit unions, hospitals, insurance agencies, colleges and universities, hotels, administrative office workers who value a voice in the workplace, in a variety of diverse workplaces. 

Position Overview
This position is based in the Tri-State area and reports to the Field Services Director. The Organizer will be responsible for a wide array of organizing activities including conducting and developing internal and external organizing campaigns; developing leaders and project organizers; and providing support and guidance to local unions.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist local unions to develop internal/external campaign plans with goals, strategies, and resources needed to execute the plans
• Write and produce basic campaign leaflets and other materials
• Manage lists, Access database, assessments, charts and other campaign tools
• Encourage and participate in coalitions with other unions, CLCs, faith, racial and social justice groups 
• Identify and develop new leaders and organizing committee members
• Conduct and coordinate home visits, phone calls, site visits and other 1:1 outreach to build membership, support leaders and further the goals of the campaign
• Submit a detailed report each week demonstrating activities 

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and social justice
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills and proficiency with basic programs such as Excel and Word 
• Car, insurance and driver’s license required
• Although the position is primarily regionally based, there will be additional travel
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and irregular hours
• At least 3-5 years organizing experience 
• Ability to provide detailed campaign summaries and assessments 
• Ability to establish and maintain credibility with diverse demographic groups, as well as, with professional, technical, administrative and service workers

Salary Range: $84,302 to $158,634, plus health and dental, pension, and 401k.

To Apply:
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to: jobs@opeiu.org 

OPEIU is committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and interested in applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and genders.