Alphabet Workers Union
AWU-CWA Local 9009

Organizer II
(Lead Organizer)

Based in or near New York, NY or the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
(Remote with some local and nationwide travel)

 

Summary: The Organizer II (Lead Organizer) role is to help workers form, build, and grow our union; mobilize workers around worksite issues and other matters affecting the lives of workers; develop leadership among workers; and carry out all other programs of the union in the field in cooperation with the Executive Board, Organizing Director, Staff and Members.

Commitment

• Recognizable interest in the work and the membership with a desire to advance the priorities of the Union.
• Support Organizers to win campaigns.
• Build skillset and experience required to be successful as a Senior Organizer.
• Actively participate and advance in a leadership development program created by the Organizing Director or designee.
• Lead organizing efforts as assigned in a chapter, recognition campaign, issue campaign, strategic program or other areas as assigned. Develop member and staff organizers by effectively guiding their day-to-day work. Utilize effective and appropriate communication with members, staff and community allies.
• Mentor staff and members with varying experiences and proficiencies. Lead Member Organizers. Train and support new staff.
• Take direction and build positive, cohesive organizing team culture among staff and members.
• Provide professional and constructive feedback with a commitment to solution-based communication.
• Dedication to comprehension of Alphabet workers’ work life, training, terminology, and their role within Alphabet operations.
• A strong commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity. Willingness to utilize experience working collaboratively with persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic status, ages and sexual orientation.

CWA Local 9009 Organizers may be assigned to work on campaigns in both an internal and external organizing model, working with and on behalf of workers who are interested in joining the union, members who are in the process of expanding membership, supporting members in their quest for recognition; and, in the future, working with and on behalf of members who have won recognition and have a contract or are in the process of bargaining a contract.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist workers to form, build, and grow their union; build relationships with existing members.
• Organize and mobilize around work site, social justice, political and legislative issues.
• Identify and develop members’ leadership potential
• Assess, identify, and recruit workers to join the union, and provide foundational training to develop worker-leaders.
• Develop and implement campaign plans with the goals, strategies and tactics necessary to execute the plan, including effective management of staff, volunteer, and administrative resources. Provide clear status reports to stakeholders. Accept and incorporate feedback on plans.
• Conduct basic member trainings and facilitating committee and chapter meetings. Support and collaborate with other organizing staff to co-facilitate trainings.
• Develop, implement and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly work plans based on assigned strategic goals and objectives for the worker units overall union organizing plan.
• Lead coalition-building efforts with other unions and allies to support varying campaign goals.
• Lead actions including pickets and rallies, and train staff to do the same.
• Identify needs and utilize campaign tools to move campaigns effectively and efficiently
• Manage conflict and effective communication within the campaign environment.
• Facilitate meetings effectively.
• Develop plans around various goals including membership, leader recruitment and mobilizing and organizing members for key union activities.
• Identify and partner with strategic union and community allies.
• Keep centralized training material and content current and accessible to the organization.
• Develop potential new chapters; identify and recruit leaders to an organizing committee.
• Worksite mapping, list building and turf planning.
• Travel to support union activities and campaigns.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Adapt to changing environments and work under pressure.
• Give and receive constructive feedback founded on solution-based communication.
• Strategic thinker.
• Active listener and ability to engage in self-reflection.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, members and community allies.
• Give insightful feedback to staff organizers within the context of a co-created development plan.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on professional communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills; experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable to goals and commitments; willingness to collaborate with one’s lead to identify areas of improvement and support needed.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical computer and platform literacy with a commitment to learn and develop one’s skillset as the organization implements technology.
• An understanding of labor law specifically related to regulations governing union recognition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar platforms.

Experience and Education:
3+ years relevant professional organizing experience. Organizing in a labor union setting is highly desirable. Dual-language skills are highly-valued.

Requirements:
Work Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Capacity to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary Range: $91,272 to $111,261 commensurate with experience and in compliance with the staff union collective bargaining agreement.

CWA Local 9009 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401(k) retirement benefit.

We are interested in applicants who live in or near metropolitan areas of New York or the San Francisco Bay Area. However, applicants who live near a major airport are also encouraged to apply.

This position is represented by a staff union.

To Apply:
Please complete this form and upload your résumé and cover letter: Organizer 2 (Lead Organizer) Application Form

CWA Local 9009 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. CWA Local 9009 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.