Local Union 514 Part-Time Union Organizer 

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston.

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While previous experience in union organizing is highly desirable, there is no requirement for experience to start a career as an organizer.

The majority of a Union Organizer’s skill development happens through training and on-the-job experience. These experiences will be a result of your pursuit of new and innovative ways to identify, grow, and develop potential Union contract accounts. 

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Desired Abilities:

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• Connect with employers and potential members to educate them on the benefits of Union Organization

• Identify and develop new employer leads, new member leaders, and activists

• Train and mentor employers, member leaders, and activists

• Execute campaign plans with clear goals, strategies 

• Optimize the use of local union resources to achieve successful outcomes

• Develop and maintain a high level of teamwork, spirit, collaboration, and mutual accountability

• Work independently

• Carry out assigned responsibilities in a professional manner in keeping with the Local 514's overall goals and expectations

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Skills, Abilities and Experience:

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• Personal commitment to the mission goals and policies of Local 514.

• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment 

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer & smartphone literacy 

• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends

• Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply for organizer positions

• Fluency in a second language is also highly desirable

• Strong personal planning and time management skills

• The ability to work with people from other cultures and backgrounds

• Having a valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and automobile insurance are mandatory conditions of employment in this role

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Compensation: $25/Hr + Bonus

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Part-time organizer is designed to give freelancers the opportunity to participate in the Union organizing process and supplement their income.

Once a Union contract is secured you will be eligible to receive a bonus for your contribution typically 1/12th the annual dues. Bonus compensation can be as high as $50 for each member that joins the union. 

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Additional hourly compensation will be provided for any time spent participating in Local 514's other union-organizing activities. 

 

Potential for a full-time salary, benefits, vacation, and retirement will be made available to organizers who exceed new member-level targets.  

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