Overnight Opposition Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

KEY AREAS OF REPSONSIBILITY:

·         Identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders and community allies
·         Develop, sustain, and leverage respectful, inspiring relationships with worker and community leaders
·         Communicate union vision and plan to win union recognition
·         Lead organizing meetings
·         Conduct basic research and logistics of an organizing campaign
·         Exercise leadership with workers and community members and move them to take action to build the union
·         Maintain regular and accurate reporting of work to Organizing Director
·         All other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
·         Commitment to trade union principles
·         Proficiency in interpersonal communication, listening, and organizing persuasion with workers, members, and community allies
·         Proficiency in campaign organizing practices to overcome opposition and secure majority support among workers
·         Ability to collaborate in team settings with diverse groups of union staff and members
·         Self-organization 
·         Ability to analyze challenges in organizing assignment and prioritize work
·         Emotional intelligence and professional self-management under pressure
·         Ability to make sound independent judgements and take initiative 
·         Knowledge of the union history, organization, divisions and programs
·         Proficiency in relevant state or federal labor practices
·         Proficiency in field database systems
·         Proficiency in professional and campaign writing
·         Proficiency in word processing and email communication
·         Punctuality
·         Professional standards of behavior and appearance
JOB DEMANDS: Salaried position, long and irregular hours, frequent travel and overnight stays, occasional participation in special campaigns that require longer term travel and overnight stays; must have valid driver's license and a vehicle; and must be committed to improving the lives of working people and achieving social justice.