Teamsters Joint Council #9
Union Organizer
Based in North Carolina/South Carolina
(prefer to have someone in Charlotte, NC area)
Teamsters Joint Council #9 is a coalition of four (4) Local Unions that cover North and South Carolina. Teamsters is a progressive labor organization that seeks a dynamic, committed individual who will support workers through organizing, collective bargaining, and advocacy.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead organizing campaigns with workers who are interested in forming a Union
- Identify pro-union workers through house calls, phone calls, leaflets, social media, etc.
- Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action
- Develop organizing skills of member organizers
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers
- Work to involve community allies in organizing campaigns
Qualifications:
- Prior Union organizing experience preferred. Candidates with Community/Political organizing experience will be considered.
- Willing to conduct house visits and work site visits.
- Ability to work independently, manage time and priorities.
- Sharp communications skills.
- Strong writing and computer skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Background check required.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary ($50,000 – $52,000), commensurate with experience
- Full benefits package including health insurance, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, vacation time
- Car provided
To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to brian@teamsters61.com with the subject line Union Organizer.
WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at UNIONJOBS.COM.