AFT Kansas

Lead Organizer

Based in Topeka, KS
(with travel as required)

 

This is a full-time position in Topeka, KS. The Lead Organizer plays a leadership role in a variety of aspects of internal and external organizing including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, recruiting and sustaining motivation of local organizing committee members and activists, having 1:1 conversations with potential members to ask them to join their union, and assisting in executing local organizing plans to reach benchmarks with a focus on membership, growth, and engagement. Significant knowledge of and experience in union organizing is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have strong communications skills
• At least 2 years of previous labor and/or community organizing
• Be able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from President.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Willing to work long and irregular hours
• Be motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail-oriented
• Dedicated to social & economic justice and higher education access
• Be in possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Must be competent in basic computer/web functions, and social media platforms
• Experienced in community and labor activism is a plus

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and mobilize workers
• Attend regular meetings with supervisors and team to discuss progress and plan activities
• One-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interactions with members and potential members
• Enter assessments and other data collected in a database on a regular basis
• Ability to travel the state as required
• Take direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish goals
• Mentor, train, and lead other organizing staff in the performance of the above duties

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Fully paid health benefits, paid leave (includes vacation, personal, and sick days), retirement benefits, and travel and expense reimbursements.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter describing why you want to organize workers for power, a résumé and 3 references including contact information and relationship to: Ron Hobert at rhobert@aftks.org with subject line: AFT-KS Lead Organizer. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

The organization strives to eradicate all forms of oppression and achieve equity for all. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential organizational goals which are incorporated into the hiring process.