UE seeks a union representative to join our national staff for an organizing assignment in and around Portland Oregon. The position involves organizing new workplaces and developing workplace leadership. Under direction of an experienced lead organizer or staff coordinator, the successful applicant will find work on organizing campaigns, as well as work towards securing first contracts in newly organized workplaces.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct worker outreach to generate organizing campaigns in identified workplaces
• Lead one-on-one and group meetings with workers
• Identify and develop workplace leaders
• Motivate workers to take action
• Build union organizing committees capable of winning union recognition
• Maintain accurate information on worksite site and campaign activities
• With direction develop campaign literature
• Work on mobilization campaigns to win first union contracts

Qualifications:

• Previous worker organizing experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
• Willingness to travel for extended periods
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
• A working vehicle and a valid drivers license
• Basic computer and writing skills
• A strong commitment to social justice.

The salary for this position is $66,020.22 per year. Irregular hours, travel, and weekend work are an essential part of the job. Benefits include excellent health care and retirement benefits and a substantial car allowance (must have own car for travel). People of color and women are strongly urged to apply.

Interested? Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ueunion.org.