Union Organizer, Care Provider (Limited Duration 6 - 12 months)

DescriptionGeneral Description:The principal role of field organizers is to support and facilitate member leadership and action. Program responsibility for organizing, communications, contract administration, union administration, bargaining, political action, rank-and-file leadership development and interaction with the membership to further established union policy.Specific Position Considerations: Must be able to organize across a very diverse population of race and culture as well as rural workers. Large turf that requires a lot of driving from Medford to the Coast and everywhere in between Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Leadership development of our homecare members. Organizing (internal and external); political action; training and education; assist leaders/officers in the performance of their responsibilities. Preparation for and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; ratification of contracts; including work action preparation and recruitment. Contract interpretation; grievance handling and preparation and presentation of arbitration cases. Setting up communication systems (personal and telephone) for distribution of information and materials for organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement, and political action. Preparing printed materials for distribution to the membership (leaflets, newsletters, etc.). Training members to interface with the media (newspapers, television & radio). Internal and external organizing training, Union Steward training, leadership training and development, political action training, negotiations training, special workshops (retirement, Workers' Comp, health & safety, discrimination, etc.), and coordination of officer/leadership duties. Political action: door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, issue campaigns, candidate campaigns, informing the membership on the issues and candidates, targeting candidates, targeting precincts for candidate races, voter registration, questionnaires and surveys on candidates and issues; get-out-the-vote drives.Qualifications: Experience or background which demonstrates capabilities in organizing, bargaining, contract administration, political action, steward and leadership training and development, and a demonstrated commitment to empower workers through the labor movement. Fluency (written and spoken) in English. Fluency in at least one additional needed language is preferred, especially native speakers. Languages for which we are most often recruiting include Spanish and Cantonese.Working Environment:Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periodsOffice and field work involving travel to all areas of the state - sometimes with overnight stays - in a variety of environmental conditions. The workweek is Monday through Friday plus weekend work when specifically assigned. The workday may begin before and extend beyond normal office hours depending on the demands of the assignment.Technology and Equipment: Operation of a motor vehicle, (and current insurance coverage) Telephone Copier Computer Software: (Word, Excel, etc.)Pay and Benefits: Organizing positions provide comprehensive fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, generous holiday and vacation policies, a monthly car and cell phone allowance, and a 15% employer-paid defined contribution 401K. Compensation range is based on experience $63,720 - $94,716 annually.