Field Organizer - Twin Cities Labor Campaigns

Education Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

LTC/LTD

HRA contribution

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Education Minnesota seeks an Organizing Specialist to build worker power and recruit new members in Minnesota. The role focuses on external campaigns, forming organizing committees, developing leaders, and conducting 1-1 conversations with workers in assigned areas.

Daily in-person meetings, site visits, and ongoing outreach are key components. We encourage candidates with student or community organizing experience and a strong commitment to social and racial justice to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least six months of labor, student, or community organizing experience.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours and weekends. Occasional evenings; some travel as needed.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and ability to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and mobilize workers in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Identify and develop worker leaders.
• Conduct daily one-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interactions with workers.
• Attend daily in-person meetings with supervisor and organizing team to plan activities.
• Track and enter data into a database daily.
• Take direction and incorporate feedback on work activities to accomplish goals.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and consistently meet weekly goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizing people to take action

Independent work and time management

Prioritization and adaptability

Data entry and admin skills

Education

B.A. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

Education Minnesota seeks an Organizing Specialist to build worker power and recruit new members in Minnesota. The role focuses on external campaigns, forming organizing committees, developing leaders, and conducting 1-1 conversations with workers in assigned areas.

Daily in-person meetings, site visits, and ongoing outreach are key components. We encourage candidates with student or community organizing experience and a strong commitment to social and racial justice to apply.