INT ORG COORDINATOR (Union Rep)

United Farm Workers Of America; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical

Dental

Vision

Pension

401k

12 paid holidays

Sick pay

Paid vacations

Job summary

The United Farm Workers is seeking an Internal Organizing Coordinator in Santa Rosa, California, to develop and execute plans that grow membership and support contract-related initiatives.

This role is field-based and involves training, staff supervision, and building partnerships with workers and employers under contract, with a strong emphasis on union values and long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred but not required.
• Three years’ experience in contract organizing and representational organizing including one year in campaign management.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, Internet).
• Ability to speak, read, write Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, and execute operational plans adhering to UFW vision and results-based management.
• Establish processes to maximize financial resources and control costs.
• Maintain accurate membership records including grievance and arbitration data.
• Design training models for worker boards and execute strategies to improve problem solving.
• Cultivate membership growth through partnerships and effective communication with workers.
• Utilize technology and databases to support operations.
• Identify ways to add value to contracts with employers.
• Renegotiate current contracts prior to expiration.
• Supervise staff as needed and work independently.
• Demonstrate commitment to the UFW mission and long-term service.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

The United Farm Workers is seeking a talented and motivated Internal Organizing Coordinatorto be part of the Farm Worker Movement in Santa Rosa, California.

BACKGROUND:

The Internal Organizing Coordinator develops, coordinates, and executes operational plans to meet or exceed the needs of union members while actively involved in membership growth initiatives, develops or adopts organizational strategies that support benefit programs, membership growth and renewal of contracts and directs programs that support the development of the membership worker board and stewards under the direction of the Regional Director.This is not an office job.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, direct, and execute operational plans adhering to the UFW vision using adopted management by results methods.
• Establish processes to identify and maximize financial resources and use technology to control cost.
• Design and implement procedures to maintain accurate information including grievance, arbitration and other membership records.
• Implement training models for worker boards and execute strategies that encourage effective problem solving among staff, workers and employers under contract.
• Cultivate a philosophy of membership growth and participation by creating effective partnerships, communicating effectively and empowering workers.
• Use of cutting edge technologies and databases.
• Identify ways UFW relationship can bring value to contract employers.
• Renegotiate current contracts prior to expiration
• Supervise staff as needed.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW and be willing to make long-term commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

• HS Diploma or GED and equivalent experience. Associates Degree preferred but not necessary.
• Three (3) years’ experience in contract organizing and representational organizing including one (1) year experience in campaign management
• Ability to design and implement creative and innovative strategies which result in membership growth.
• Must be proficient with MS office applications (Word, Excel, E-mail and Internet).
• Ability to speak, write, read Spanish and English

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COMPENSATION: Starting salary of $75,000 - $85,000 a year. Benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, pension, 401k, 12 paid holidays, 48 hours of sick pay & paid vacations.