Position: Full Time (40 hours) Organizer. UAW Local 2322 is based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, however, this position will involve some travel around the region.

Applicants must be a UAW member in good standing for at least one year prior to hire.

We will not accept applicants that have not been a UAW member in good standing for one year.

Hours of work: Flexible full-time work schedule (can be long & unpredictable based on membership needs, may include evenings and weekends)

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing campaign plans with the goals, strategies and tactics necessary to execute it.
• Working with members and stewards to administer and enforce contract, resolve disputes, process grievances, arbitrations and Unfair Labor Practices and using these as organizing opportunities
• Organizing and facilitating member trainings
• Identifying, recruiting, training and develop worksite leaders
• Develops broad, representative organizing committees of worksite leaders, effectively team builds and trains them to move worksite organizing campaigns.
• Identifying leads for new organizing opportunities
• Organize workers to address worksite and economic justice issues through collective action
• Maintaining regular and effective communication with workers
• Building and strengthening stewards networks
• Organizing and participating in rallies, demonstrations, meetings and social events
• Participating in and recruit members to participate in legislative and electoral campaign activities
• Developing fliers, posters, buttons, slogans and other campaign related materials and items
• Helping develop the Union’s message by talking to members, stewards and union leaders, and articulate this message among the membership at large
• Obtaining and creating membership list and mapping the workplace. Maintains lists, which may include input on, and operation of, computerized database systems.

Skills and Qualities Preferred:

• A demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and social justice
• Familiarity with human services and education workplaces
• Strong ability to connect and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds in pursuit of a common goal
• Prior organizing experience
• Experienced trainer and facilitator
• Familiarity with labor and employment law
• “People-person” — Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and proficiency in word processing and data analysis
• Detail oriented and able to work independently
• Adaptable to different environments
• Critical, creative and strategic thinker
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Patience, persistence and flexibility
• Enthusiasm and tact
• Positive attitude
• Fine-tuned and attentive listening skills
• A properly insured, registered vehicle and a valid Drivers License is required
• Skills in languages other than English

Office Duties:

• Checking phone messages and returning calls
• Maintain mailing lists
• Draft memos and documents
• Keep e-board and joint council advised of any developments regarding potential problems, hot issues, and activities union needs to be involved in
• Tech literate: email, Cloud Computing (dropbox, google drive), social media (Facebook and instagram), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook spreadsheets in particular Excel), internet usage, graphic design (photoshop) and willingness to adapt to tech skills as needed
• Managing electronic lists
• Fax, photocopying, and filing
• Run errands pertaining to union activities

And other duties as assigned

Starting pay rate: $958/week with generous benefits

To be considered please submit a resume, cover letter and status of UAW membership to hiring@uaw2322.org by noon on Friday, January 3, 2020