Job Description

AFT Michigan

Organizer

Based in Multiple Locations

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
AFT Michigan is excited to offer the opportunity to engage with our membership and community allies by supporting our organizing, advocacy, and community building efforts as a project-based Organizer .

This position is responsible for:

• Organizing workers
• Conducting one-on-one in-person visits, site visits, phone and web-based conversations, meetings, and other interaction with workers
• Attending regular meetings with supervisors and teams to discuss progress, plan activities, and connect with colleagues on the campaign
• Entering assessments and other relevant data on a regular basis
• Taking direction and incorporating feedback on work activities to accomplish goals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS UPON START

• At least one year of previous labor, student, or community organizing with a background in education and/or healthcare issues strongly preferred
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Competency in basic computer/web functions, data entry, and social media platforms
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from supervisors
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours
• Ability to commute to and from work sites with a valid driver’s license and insured
• vehicle
• Be motivated, responsible, organized, professional, and detail-oriented

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is competitive. Benefits include fully paid health benefits, paid leave including vacation and sick days, travel and expense reimbursements. This position is not in the bargaining unit and is for a limited duration and project dependent.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a one-page cover letter, résumé, and list of three references (name, phone, email address, and relationship) with
the subject line “ MI Organizer ” to kliapis@aft.org Open until filled.

AFT Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

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