UCONN-AAUP
University of Connecticut Chapter

Higher Education Internal Organizer

Based in Storrs, CT

 

The University of Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (UConn-AAUP) is the exclusive bargaining representative of the faculty at the University of Connecticut. UConn-AAUP is one of many collective bargaining and advocacy chapters of the AAUP across the country.

Job Description
This is a full-time position with the UCONN-AAUP Chapter in Storrs, CT.

The Internal Organizer will be responsible for building and then supporting a representative assembly that was established by the Chapter. When fully functional, the assembly will create a network of active members engaged in supporting the Chapter in various campaigns, including a contract campaign and membership development/educational campaign. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing a comprehensive internal communication plan to members and for outside relational work with coalitions and other AAUP chapters.

Job Duties:

• Build and sustain a member network through the representative assembly

• Act as an organizer and make contact with newly hired UConn-AAUP bargaining unit members

• Recruit and train new members for leadership in the Chapter

• Use social media platforms to effectively communicate with members

• Assess members for activist engagement

• Provide leadership and organizing teams with data reports

• Encourage attendance at Chapter activities

• Collaborate with leaders and organizers of other campus groups

• Be responsible for implementing projects, programs and campaigns as assigned

• Update the Executive Committee on progress of projects, programs and campaigns

• Attend staff meetings, Executive Committee meetings and Chapter meetings

• Stayed informed of National AAUP activities and organizing campaigns

Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education with faculty preferred

• Knowledge, experience and training in organizing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced social media and computer skills

• Internal organizing for membership building, leadership development, and contract negotiations

Salary and Benefits: Excellent salary and benefit potential based on experience

Where to Apply:
Ideal candidate should be able to start immediately. Send résumé and cover letter to Barbara Kratochvil, 1875 Storrs Rd, Storrs, CT, 06268 or BarbaraK@uconnaaup.org