Union Organizer

America Federation of State County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AFSCME Local 449 in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Union Organizer to strengthen and grow our internal membership. This full-time role focuses on internal organizing campaigns, building relationships with workers, assessing worksites, and developing worker leaders to drive collective action.

Responsibilities include one-on-one conversations, campaign planning, and data entry, with travel to multiple worksites in the Tucson area. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of union organizing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills.
• Basic knowledge of labor laws related to union organizing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one organizing conversations, including worksite and home visits.
• Build and maintain worker lists and mapping worksites.
• Recruit, developing, and sustaining organizing committee members and activists.
• Identify issues and mobilize workers to take collective action.
• Support campaign planning and execution.
• Sign up new members and increase union membership density.
• Enter assessments and organizing data into databases regularly.
• Travel to multiple worksites throughout Tucson and accept temporary assignments as required.

Skills

Union organizing

Strong communication

Independent & collaborative work

Highly motivated & detail-oriented

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Database management

Job description

Job Description

American Federation State County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 449 is seeking a Union Organizer to strengthen and grow our internal membership.

This is a full-time position focused on internal organizing campaigns. The Organizer will build strong relationships with workers, assess worksites, identify and develop worker leaders, and move members to take collective action around workplace issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting one-on-one organizing conversations, including worksite and home visits
• Building and maintaining worker lists and mapping worksites
• Recruiting, developing, and sustaining organizing committee members and activists
• Identifying issues and mobilizing workers to take collective action
• Supporting campaign planning and execution

Organizers must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Work schedule is flexible and can be adapted as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, organized, professional, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and elected union leadership

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Sign up new members and increase union membership density
• Conduct one-on-one organizing conversations and leadership assessments
• Develop and train representative organizing committees
• Participate in worksite mapping and campaign planning
• Enter assessments and organizing data into databases regularly
• Take initiative to advance campaign goals and activities
• Travel to multiple worksites throughout Tucson and accept temporary assignments as required

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years of union organizing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
• Basic knowledge of labor laws related to union organizing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing in both public and private sectors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and database management systems
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
• Associate degree

AFSCME Local 449's membership reflects the diversity of Southern Arizona. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Company Description

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 449 is a hard-fighting, progressive union representing both public- and private-sector workers in Southern Arizona. We proudly represent workers in five divisions:

• Pima County
• Pima Community College
• Tucson Unified School District
• PimaCare at Home
• El Rio Health

Together, we are AFSCME Local 449 - a strong, unified voice for dignity, respect, and fairness at work. Working in partnership with elected leadership, staff, and rank-and-file members, Local 449 is a powerful advocate for improving our members' standard of living and building pride in public service throughout Southern Arizona.

To learn more about AFSCME Local 449, visit: afscme449.org

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 449 is a hard-fighting, progressive union representing both public- and private-sector workers in Southern Arizona. We proudly represent workers in five divisions: Pima County, Pima Community College, Tucson Unified School District, PimaCare at Home, El Rio Health.

Together, we are AFSCME Local 449 - a strong, unified voice for dignity, respect, and fairness at work. Working in partnership with elected leadership, staff, and rank-and-file members, Local 449 is a powerful advocate for improving our members' standard of living and building pride in public service throughout Southern Arizona.

To learn more about AFSCME Local 449, visit: afscme449.org