External Union Organizing Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

• Collaborate with the Organizing Team and Regional Director to formulate an operational strategy.
• Actively engage in MOR meetings to contribute valuable insights and ideas.
• Guarantee the upkeep and precision of the database within the designated companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Ensures the establishment and upkeep of an effective and comprehensive worker leadership framework.
• Oversees and actively engages in the growth and education of a volunteer organization.
• Executes initiatives aimed at encouraging worker involvement.
• Provides training to worker leaders on how to develop their meeting agendas.
• Identifies and capitalizes on workers' concerns and interests.
• Utilizes relevant state and federal agencies when necessary.
• Builds majority support within designated companies.
• Administers NLRB/ALRB elections.
• Conducts card check recognition processes.
• Organizes and conducts third-party recognition elections.
• Demonstrates the ability to initiate and successfully complete organizing campaigns

PLANNING & AMINISTRATION

• Plans with the negotiating committee to prepare and conduct negotiations.
• Develops industry, and area councils to increase bargaining power.
• Use innovative strategies to sign the first contract.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Develops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with management at the assigned companies.
• Develops and maintains relationship with organizing committee and negotiations committee
• Refers media inquiries to Regional Director.
• Develops and maintains relationships with religious, political and community leaders.
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To excel in this role, the individual must be capable of effectively carrying out each essential duty. The requirements outlined below reflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill their essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education:

Completion of high school or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in organizing, establishing committees, and cultivating leadership.

Knowledge:

Proficiency in utilizing the MOR planning process and implementing effective training methods for both members and employees. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Familiarity with the history and mission of the UFW, along with a willingness to make a long-term commitment, is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform calculations involving figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Capability to solve practical problems and handle various concrete variables in situations where standardization is limited. Proficiency in interpreting a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid Class "C" Driver's License is required. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, and Internet) is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfill the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.