AFT Vermont

Lead / Sr Field Rep / Organizer

Based in Vermont

 

AFT Vermont is the fastest growing union in Vermont. We intend to continue to seize opportunities to grow our membership and leverage our growing numbers to win more meaningful gains with our members and the working class.

We are hiring a smart, motivated Lead/Sr Field Rep/Organizer who will take a leadership role in supporting workers in developing and running disciplined and inspiring campaigns that build organization and win material gains.

AFT Vermont

• is a democratic, organizing labor union
• is the fastest growing union in Vermont
• has majority women membership and leadership

We organize to build power to win better wages, respect, and improvements at work and the community.

Position Overview
The purpose of the position of Field Rep/Organizer is to support elected leaders, build leadership, and organize members to build power in their workplaces and communities in order to advance the interests of our members and the broader working class. Field Rep/Organizers support workers where they are, including worksite visits, home visits, and evening and weekend meetings, visits and phone calls - this unique role allows for flexibility for organizers to build their own schedule around workers’ needs as well as their own.

We are looking for a team member who has:

• Experience as a union organizer (internal or external) or a union member/leader required
• Ability to lead and train new organizers
• A history of taking initiative
• A class based analysis, an understanding of power and how racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism and other forms of oppression divide workers from their collective power.
• The ability to work independently, solve problems, manage time and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, take direction & support elected union leaders
• Strong listening, speaking and written communication skills
• The ability to learn our database and communication tools
• An automobile and valid driver’s license (required)
• Experience working in healthcare and/or higher education a plus

Salary & Benefits
This position is covered by a union contract. Per the contract, the salary range for this position is $58,469-$84,980 depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 100% employer paid Health Insurance
• 100% employer paid Dental Insurance
• 100% employer paid Life, Death and Disability
• 8% employer contribution to 401K
• Generous paid time off (30 days accrued time in the first year & 14 paid holidays)

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and résumé as pdfs to organizer@aftvermont.org and mention where you saw this posting. Posting open until filled.

For more information visit our website: aftvermont.org/join-our-team/