UFCW Local 770

Union Representative / Organizer
Healthcare Division

Based in Kern County, CA

 

BACKGROUND: 
UFCW 770 stands 30,000 members strong, building power in healthcare, retail drug, grocery, meatpacking, and cannabis. UFCW Local 770 is looking to fill a Union Representative/Organizer position focused primarily on leadership development and generating high worker participation to build worker power. This position requires someone who is self-motivated, can motivate and inspire others, take on increasing responsibility and take action, and has strong interpersonal skills. 

SELECT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct worksite and house visits.
• Assess, build relationships, motivate, and engage workers through individual one-to-one conversations and group meetings.
• Identify, recruit, and develop worksite leaders and organizing committees.
• Develop and implement effective organizing plans.
• Plan, mobilize turnout, and lead actions, events, and marches.
• Assist in developing campaign messages and other materials for organizing campaigns.
• Train and work closely with worker leaders and union interns.
• Build and maintain a database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments.
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly workplans and calendars.
• Inform Lead Organizer and other supervisors of activities, developments, and progress of organizing activity, including worker meetings.
• Promptly return phone calls.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff meetings and other office-based activities.
• Negotiate and enforce contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate, establish, and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, but firm deadlines. 
• Willing to work long, irregular hours (including weekends and holidays) as needed. 
• Comfortable working with various platforms including G Suite. 
• Work is performed in a variety of employment settings. Driving, travel, temporary assignments, irregular and extended work hours are required. Valid driver’s license and car required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to speak multiple languages, including ASL.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, labor law, workers’ rights, and multiple contracts. 

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 770 is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. 

Position includes excellent health and retirement benefits. Salary range is $68,000 to $116,200 based on experience.

TO APPLY: 
Please submit a résumé through THIS GOOGLE FORM by Friday, July 11, 2025. No phone calls please.