UNITE HERE Local 23 is a growing regional union with a diverse membership working in hospitality positions in food production, hotel, casino, and airport jobs. We are seeking a passionate Organizer to engage workers to grow and strengthen our union in Washington, D.C..

Local 23 is a UNITE HERE affiliate representing hospitality workers in over 12 states with opportunities for growth especially in airports. Although the Organizer/s will be based in a city, Local 23 staff must be willing to travel and organize when there are campaign needs in other parts of the Local 23 jurisdiction, primarily in the South. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/UniteHereLocal23/

Organizer Responsibilities include:

• Identify, recruit and develop worker-leaders through one-on-one communication;
• Build and maintain active worker committees in internal and/or external organizing campaigns;
• Move workers into action on the shop floor to enforce their rights.
• Develop worker leaders into volunteer organizers.
• Train Shop Stewards to enforce their contract and deal with management.
• Oversee and do grievance handling with worker leaders and organizers.
• Help to organize and run large actions such as picket lines and civil disobedience;
• Perform administrative tasks necessary for worker organizing such as maintaining the database.

Desired Qualifications:

• Dedication to social and economic justice, and specifically to building a strong labor movement;
• Demonstrated skill in developing leaders, building unity within a diverse group, inspiring others to take action;
• Previous experience organizing in a Community/labor union and/or workers’ movements;
• Demonstrated skill in making and driving organizing plans with specific goals;
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment within the context of an overall plan and structure;
• Excellent communication skills in one-on-one and group settings;
• Good organizational and administrative skills, including basic computer skills;
• Willingness to travel on occasion, and to work long and irregular work hours;
• Spanish or Amharic preferred, not required; 
• Valid driver's license and own car;

Salary: Depends on Experience.  Position includes excellent health benefits and retirement.