Labor Organizer - Nurse Network & Campaigns (Hybrid)

California Nurses Association / National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

California Nurses Association (CNA)/NNOC/NNU is seeking an organizer passionate about building worker power and leading nurse campaigns. The role focuses on developing nurse leaders, growing networks, and advancing bargaining campaigns across hospitals and public facilities.

The Labor Representative will coordinate political education, data-driven organizing, and strategic actions to improve patient care and worker rights, with a flexible schedule including nights/weekends and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing membership participation.
• Ability to develop rank and file leadership.
• Ability to track and analyze data and generate reports.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours (including nights and weekends).
• Commitment to social change and to carrying out the organization’s program.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the nurse network.
• Identify and develop leaders.
• Develop campaign plans.
• Maintain relationships with nurse leaders.
• Organize shop floor actions, including strikes.
• Train nurses on handling grievances and representing coworkers.
• Support contract negotiations.
• Travel to worksites to meet with members.
• Maintain a flexible schedule with evenings/weekends.

Skills

Campaign Planning

Organizing Participation

Leadership Development

Data Analysis & Reporting

Irregular Hours

Diversity & Inclusion

Driver’s License

Job description

California Nurses Association (CNA)/NNOC/NNU is seeking an organizer passionate about building worker power and leading nurse campaigns. The role focuses on developing nurse leaders, growing networks, and advancing bargaining campaigns across hospitals and public facilities.

The Labor Representative will coordinate political education, data-driven organizing, and strategic actions to improve patient care and worker rights, with a flexible schedule including nights/weekends and travel.