Organizer Job at United for Respect, California

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  • United for Respect
  • California

Job Description

United for Respect Education Fund


Organizer

Position may be based in California or Michigan
(remote)

Reports to: TBD
Supervisory Responsibilities: This is a contract position.
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: N/A
Location: MI, CA (Remote)

ABOUT UNITED FOR RESPECT
United for Respect Education Fund (UFREF) is a national non-profit organization building an industry voice of working people working for the country’s largest retail corporations. Through scaled leadership development and base-building, UFREF’s growing network is challenging major corporations and policymakers to provide family-sustaining jobs for all working people. We leverage technology — social media and our digital platform — to bring the retail workforce into a shared community of support and advocacy.

ABOUT THE CONTRACT POSITION
United for Respect EF (UFREF) is seeking Organizers who will grow the leadership of low wage workers by empowering people who work in retail, community activists, and supporters to organize their communities and advocate for family sustaining policy solutions. We leverage technology to support people working in retail and build resilient communities. Through our online peer networks and on-the-ground base-building strategies, we build the leadership of people working in low-paid jobs to share their stories, and together with our partners, advocate for real solutions

We encourage you to submit your proposal or resume for this position if you are excited about worker organizing, volunteer empowerment and are passionate about investing time and resources into deep organizing and training. The ideal candidate excels at relationship-building, interpersonal communication, and leadership development.

SCOPE OF WORK:  

  • Utilize digital tools and databases including, phone banking, text banking and 1:1 meetings to recruit, mobilize and train a diverse group of UFREF leaders, members, and supporters statewide.
  • Reach set project organizing goals and track all outreach and engagement in EveryAction/VAN and through daily reports.
  • Plan and execute organizing actions, events and trainings, including but not limited to rallies, phone banks, text banks, virtual meetings and friend to friend organizing events.
  • Develop relationships with both national and local organizational partners, and coordinate on campaign related events and activities.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders on the project as needed.
  • Travel will be required for this project. Personal vehicle necessary.
  • What You Will Bring:
  • At least three years of worker and electoral organizing experience; at least one year of online organizing experience is strongly preferred
  • Ability to multitask, create and achieve goals, meet deadlines and creatively solve problems in a fast-paced work environment
  • Proficiency using digital tools such as Hustle, the GetThru Suite, VAN/EveryAction, & Google Suite Tools
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills
  • Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds and perspectives
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong willingness to learn and adapt
  • Ability to take feedback and implement changes in real time
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience working or volunteering on electoral, union, or community organizing campaigns

Contract Retainer & Project Related Costs: $5000/monthly, plus $500/monthly healthcare stipend. This is a short-term contract position to not exceed six months.

To Apply:
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Job Tags

Contract work, Fixed term contract, Local area, Remote job,

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