AFGE
American Federation of Government Employees

Supervisory National Organizer, DHA Task Force

Based in Washington, DC

 

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Location: Headquarters
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Title: Supervisory National Organizer/DHA Taskforce
Date of Revision/Creations: October 9, 2024

I. INTRODUCTION
The incumbent in this position will be primarily responsible for building AFGE members in the Defense Health Agency (DHA), but is also responsible for the preparation of organizing and informational literature, leading in the conduct of recruitment drives, providing leadership in conducting drives for unit consolidations, mergers or activity-wide national exclusives; and providing consultation on matters involving unit petitions, election procedures, and other issues related to organizing labor unions in the public sector. This position has multiple vacancies.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of National Organizers' work as well as actively work within AFGE on organizing and recruitment activities. The supervisor is expected to train, mentor, and guide National Organizers, AFGE leaders and members in organizing, recruitment and related activities.

The supervisor will oversee the workload and completion of assignments of the employees under their supervisor. The incumbent will remain in regular contact with the National Organizers, review their reports and evaluate their effectiveness, advise of work deficiencies, recommend discipline as well as recommend recognition of outstanding work.

The incumbent will also work with AFGE National Vice Presidents on organizing activities, targets, organizing drives, training of local organizing, and other related organizing activities. Coordination with Districts, Departments, Bargaining Councils, other AFGE staff, and Local Leaders, and Local Organizing teams is an important aspect of the job as it is fundamental to success.

The incumbent will also be asked to lead action planning with the staff as well as Council and Local representatives on how to plan and implement successful organizing and recruitment programs.

III. CONTROL OVER POSITION
Works under the direction and supervision of the National President’s Office.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have at least five (5) years of full-time specialized experience, demonstrating success in direct organizing and recruiting workers on a significant scale and/or supervisory experience overseeing and leading organizers in successful organizing and recruitment of workers. Experience must include planning and training. Applicant should also have successful experience in building unity and mobilizing others to take action.
The position involves frequent travel and the incumbent must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work weekends and long hours.

Applicant must have knowledge or the ability to learn relevant technology. Must have the skills and ability to develop and maintain highly functional relationships with other AFGE staff, officers, and members.

The incumbent must have an interest in and loyalty to the labor movement.

V. EEO STATEMENT
AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In addition to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

VI. COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is G-13 ($122,000.00 - $159,000.00). AFGE also offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package which includes medical, dental, vision, mental health, life insurance, paid leave, 401k, pension, flexible spending accounts and financial education.

To Apply:
All interested applicants must submit résumé to jobs@afge.org, Attention: Vacancy Announcement #55 to Human Resources.