Union Organizer

Organizer based in Morgantown, WV

The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA!), the premier union in the building trades, is seeking a dedicated and creative Organizer to help our union organizing campaigns in the Morgantown area

LiUNA! Mid-Atlantic is dedicated to providing family-sustaining wages and benefits to working families. For more than 100 years, LiUNA! has worked hard to build and serve America, as well as to preserve and increase living standards, respect, and safety for our members. Please apply today and join a dynamic and dedicated team fighting for working families.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to low-wage workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns.
• Conducting individual/group meetings with workers to discuss and plan to organize campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on industry sectors.
• Coordinating with workers to gather the information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be fluent in Spanish including the ability to translate from English to Spanish and vice versa
• 1 year(s) of experience in union organizing and/or representation is required
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills, including public speaking
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including some nights and weekends

Salary: Commensurate with experience; all qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; Competitive Benefits Package Included

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000