Fairfax Co Federation of Teachers
Union Organizer
Fairfax Co Federation of Teachers, Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers
Organizer Position
Based in Northern Virginia
This is a full-time bargaining unit position to work on an organizing campaign based in Northern Virginia. Organizers are responsible for a variety of aspects of external organizing including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, recruiting and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists, having 1:1 conversations with potential members to ask them to join their union, and working with the organizing committee to plan and implement member-to-member outreach drives. Union, community, or political organizing experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Willing to work long and irregular hoursDedicated to social and economic justice, and public education accessBe in possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver's licenseDemonstrated ability to work with a diverse populationHave strong communications skillsMust be competent in basic computer/web functions, and social media platformsBe motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail-orientedBe able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from the Organizing Director.At least 1 year of previous labor and/or community organizing, a background in public education issues is preferredExperienced in community, student, political, or labor activism is a plusSUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and mobilize workersAttend regular meetings with supervisors and team to discuss progress and plan activitiesOne-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with members and potential membersEnter assessments and other data collected in a database on a regular basisOccasionally, be assigned to other parts of the state or country as requiredTake direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish goals
SALARY AND BENEFITS:The salary for the position is $60,000. Benefits include paid health benefits, dental benefits, paid time off, sick leave, travel, and expense reimbursements. This is a bargaining unit position.
HOW TO APPLY:Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 references to: hresources@fcft.org, with the subject line "Organizer".
FCFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The organization strives to eradicate all forms of oppression and achieve equity for all. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential organizational goals which are incorporated into the hiring process. All applicants will be assessed with consideration of their understanding of institutionalized oppression and strategies for addressing it.
Organizer Position
Based in Northern Virginia
This is a full-time bargaining unit position to work on an organizing campaign based in Northern Virginia. Organizers are responsible for a variety of aspects of external organizing including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, recruiting and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists, having 1:1 conversations with potential members to ask them to join their union, and working with the organizing committee to plan and implement member-to-member outreach drives. Union, community, or political organizing experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Willing to work long and irregular hoursDedicated to social and economic justice, and public education accessBe in possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver's licenseDemonstrated ability to work with a diverse populationHave strong communications skillsMust be competent in basic computer/web functions, and social media platformsBe motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail-orientedBe able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from the Organizing Director.At least 1 year of previous labor and/or community organizing, a background in public education issues is preferredExperienced in community, student, political, or labor activism is a plusSUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and mobilize workersAttend regular meetings with supervisors and team to discuss progress and plan activitiesOne-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with members and potential membersEnter assessments and other data collected in a database on a regular basisOccasionally, be assigned to other parts of the state or country as requiredTake direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish goals
SALARY AND BENEFITS:The salary for the position is $60,000. Benefits include paid health benefits, dental benefits, paid time off, sick leave, travel, and expense reimbursements. This is a bargaining unit position.
HOW TO APPLY:Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 references to: hresources@fcft.org, with the subject line "Organizer".
FCFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The organization strives to eradicate all forms of oppression and achieve equity for all. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential organizational goals which are incorporated into the hiring process. All applicants will be assessed with consideration of their understanding of institutionalized oppression and strategies for addressing it.