United Domestic Workers of America
AFSCME Local 3930

Temporary Employee – Organizer

Positions available in the cities of city of Bakersfield, Riverside, Indio, and Rocklin, CA

 

UDW Overview:
United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 210,000 home care and family childcare providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide and at the national level.

 UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care. We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care. For more information about UDW, please visit our website at: www.udw.org.

Job Information:

• Job Title: Temporary Employee – Organizer (TEO)
• Job Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Organizing Field Services
• Department: Organizing Field Services and Member Engagement
• Reports to: Regional Manager
• Schedule: (Depending on location) not to exceed 29 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Organizing and Member Engagement, as well as the Regional Manager and the Lead Union Representative, the Temporary Organizer drives the organizing and field plan of the Local Union.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop organizing skills of member organizers.
• Identify, recruit, train, and develop union leaders.
• Assist the Lead Union Representative in developing and executing plans for campaigns, including but not limited to, budget issues, contract negotiations, worker safety, etc.
• Develop various communication systems to effectively reach members and providers.
• Work to build coalitions with community groups and organizations.
• Maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting.
• Mobilize, turnout and engage membership.
• Union membership meetings, recruitment and PEOPLE fundraising.
• Mobilize workers around worksite issues, politics, public policy, and other issues affecting the lives of workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Special Assignment Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Outreach:
  • Organize and conduct informational sessions during the recruitment phase.
  • Actively engage members of the private care sector during these sessions to raise awareness and interest in cooperative.
  • Recruit the first cohort of 12 participants. To ensure full enrollment, outreach efforts should aim to invite 15–20 individuals to participate in the recruitment process.
• Follow-Up Support:
  • Provide 1:1 follow-up support to individuals who attend the info sessions, with a focus on assisting them through the application process to join the worker cooperative.
  • Coordinating and building relationships with participants interested in becoming worker-owners to attend the Vivid Life Home Care Academy.
• In-Person Participation:
  • Attend two scheduled in-person sessions. A transportation budget will be provided to cover costs associated with rideshare services or mileage for self-transportation.
• Ongoing Coordination:
  • Participate in weekly meetings with their supervisor to review progress, address challenges, and coordinate next steps.

Schedule and Compensation:

• TEO is expected to work an average of 12 hours per week for the next 6 months, not surpassing 29 hours per week, depending on the week's activities.
• Compensation and any other relevant terms will be detailed in the employment agreement or discussed during onboarding.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Some knowledge of labor rights and contract language, and the ability to learn these quickly. 
• Work effectively in team settings, as well as independently.
• Effectively prioritize and multi-task assignments and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:

• Extensive union or comparable organizing experience.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in either:

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Korean
• Tagalog
• Russian
• Assyrian

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.

Additional Specifics:

• No employee benefits or medical insurance
• Workday not-to-exceed 29 hours per week or 8 hours per day
• Reports to Regional Manager or his/her designee

To Apply:
All applicants should email their résumé and cover letter to: jobs@udw.org. Be sure to indicate the city for which you are applying.