Regional UniServ Organizer for Public Ed & Labor Campaigns

California Teachers Association; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Twin Lakes UniServ Unit of the California Teachers Association seeks an organizer to develop strong leaders who advocate for students and public education across Baldwin Park Education Association, El Monte Elementary Teachers Association, and El Monte Union Education Association.

The successful candidate will drive strategic campaigns, recruit and train members, and build coalitions while coordinating with local leaders on policy and contract issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with labor organizations and education-related associations/programs at local, state and national levels.
• Demonstrated organizing, negotiating and coordinating skills to recruit members and complete complex group projects.
• Ability to work with members, leaders, professional groups and staff.
• Deep understanding of issues facing public schools and the education profession.
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice; workers’ rights; and funding for public education.
• Adaptable and flexible in changing campaign environments.
• Valid California driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong leaders who advocate for students and public education.
• Recruit and support members to lead through strategic campaigns.
• Train members and leaders on organizing, including relational organizing and small group meetings.
• Support membership recruitment, retention and engagement campaigns.
• Foster coalitions between local chapters, community organizations, and other unions.
• Serve as staff resource on negotiations, campaigns, and political action; influence officials and strengthen communications systems.
• Promote and implement CTA policies and programs.
• Represent the local chapter’s position to lay and professional groups.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizing campaigns

Strategic campaigning

Negotiation

Coalition building

Public education advocacy

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CTA software

Job description

The Twin Lakes UniServ Unit of the California Teachers Association seeks an organizer to develop strong leaders who advocate for students and public education across Baldwin Park Education Association, El Monte Elementary Teachers Association, and El Monte Union Education Association.

The successful candidate will drive strategic campaigns, recruit and train members, and build coalitions while coordinating with local leaders on policy and contract issues.