Union Organizer - Local 7
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This position is no longer available. Thank you for your interest in working with UNITE HERE.Join our dedicated organizing team to build a movement of workers in the Baltimore region! We are seeking an Organizer for Local 7 in Baltimore who will identify, recruit, develop and train worker leaders; build active worker organizing committees; work with local union team to win representation and contract fights. Our union is a leader in battles for workers’ rights, immigration reform, living wages, Black Lives Matter and quality jobs in Baltimore, and many cities throughout North America. (For updates check us out on facebook: UniteHereLocal7)
Responsibilities include: Work with and be part of the UNITE HERE Local 7 leadership team to:
- Build relationship with non-union workers through one on one communication;
- Build and maintain worker committees;
- Organize and help to lead worker committee meetings;
- Help to organize and run large actions such as picket lines and civil disobedience;
- Perform administrative tasks necessary for worker organizing such as maintaining database, producing materials and correspondence
Desired Qualifications:
- Dedication to building a strong vibrant labor movement;
- Experience in organizing others, building unity among diverse groups and mobilizing people to take action;
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and independent judgment within the context of an overall plan and structure;
- Excellent communication skills in one-on-one and group settings;
- Ability to work with team of leaders and organizers to build the movement in Maryland;
- Organizational and administrative skills as well as basic computer skills;
- Valid driver's license and own car.
UNITE HERE is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.