Peralta Federation of Teachers
AFT Local l603
(pft1603.org)

Staff / Organizer 

Based in Oakland, CA

 

Peralta Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 1603 Staff/Organizer Position 

Approximate start date: Fall, 2026 
Deadline to apply: 8/21/26 

The Peralta Federation of Teachers (PFT) are seeking a Staff/Organizer to support internal organizing at all Peralta Colleges and assist with administrative duties to balance our current staff. PFT is affiliated with the CFT, AFT, and AFL-CIO. PFT Represents ~1,000 faculty members at the PCCD community colleges. We represent both full-time and part-time faculty members including instructors, nurses, librarians, counselors, and mental health specialists. We are a member-led organization with close ties to the Alameda Labor Council and CFT. 

We are looking for the following: 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Public employee organizing experience 
• Membership recruitment, education, engagement, and mobilization skills 
• Experience in community, student, labor, or environmental activism, or working on campaigns and elections 
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and motivate members 
• Ability to work independently 
• Understanding of the California Community College system. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the recruitment of new members and organization of membership drives (class visits, phone calls, house visits);
• Support in the development and execution of organizing campaigns including, but not limited to, contract campaigns, impact bargaining, and class cancellations; 
• Work with membership and/or staff to develop and oversee PFT social media operations; 
• Assist with the creation of video content; 
• Coordinate with PFT staff to oversee onboarding of new faculty hires; 
• Work with PFT office staff on an ongoing basis to update databases, spreadsheets, lists and numbers for reporting and organizing purposes; 
• Train and coach member leaders and support in the building and maintenance of member committees; 
• Assist in GOTV and related political activities including PFT-COPE membership campaigns; 
• Attend conferences, conventions, and trainings as directed by the President and the PFT Executive Council; 
• Other duties as directed by the President 

We are looking for someone to work 75% (30 hrs per week). Gross salary range is from $6100 to $7800 per month, depending on qualifications and experience, plus full employee fringe benefit package including health, dental, and vision plans, as well as a retirement program (starting in the second year if renewed). 

How to Apply: 
To be considered for this position(s), applicants must submit:

• a résumé
• letter of interest
• three (3) professional references, 
• examples of memos, flyers, or other materials that demonstrate your work. 

Send applications via email and attachments to sanceri@gmail.com, with the subject line that states your last name, and “Staff/Organizer position.” If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Sanceri, President, at sanceri@gmail.com. 

The PFT is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer