American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
 

Recruitment Field Coordinator
Organizing & Field Services Department

Field

 

Recruitment Field Coordinator 
Organizing & Field Services Department
Location: Field
Management Grade 4A
Salary Range: $108,567 – $146,163

This position is responsible for coordinating the recruitment and development of experienced union organizers. Works with the Staff Recruitment/ Development and VMO Coordinator to perform a variety of recruitment and job placement activities with a goal of attracting and retaining qualified organizing talent. 

DUTIES: 

• Provides classroom and one on one training for organizer applicants, organizers and lead organizers.
• Develops and implements training curricula for organizer training programs.
• Conducts performance evaluations of organizers and recommends strategies for improvement.
• Conducts recruitment outreach for organizing positions with colleges/universities, student organizations, community organizations, other unions, and fraternal labor organizations, etc.
• Interviews and makes recommendations for organizing candidates.
• Develops materials for outreach and promotion of AFSCME campaigns and the organizing program.
• Works with the VMO program to help identify and train potential candidates from AFSCME’s membership. 
• Assists in the overall strategy to raise the visibility of AFSCME’s organizing program.
• Prepares and maintains proper records of all recruitment related activities. 
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Department as appropriate on new hire onboarding requirements.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills:

• Union organizing experience and/or relevant community/political organizing.
• Experience mentoring organizers and members. 
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use personal computers, including setting up and maintaining databases and web-based applications. 
• Ability to work with direction and execute projects effectively and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to communicate in a foreign language is desirable. 
• Ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships. 
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in various settings.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

Travel & Work Hours:

• Work is performed in a variety of employment settings including workers’ homes and neighborhoods. Driving, travel, temporary assignments, and extended work hours are required. 
• Valid driver’s license required.

To Apply:
Submit résumé and cover letter to recruiting@afscme.org.

Posting Date: July 24, 2025 

AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate against an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.