External Union Organizing Coordinator (Spanish/English Required)

United Farm Workers of America•Santa Maria, CA

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About The Position

The UFW is hiring an External Organizing Coordinator for the Santa Maria area which will perform a wide range of duties as assigned by the Fund Manager. The Coordinator will plan, direct, and coordinate the UFW union membership growth in the area. Responsible for initiating, managing and directing worker activities in the union organizing process including selecting organizing targets, recruiting and developing the organizing committee. The position will be based in the Santa Maria area. Candidates must be bilingual in both Spanish and English. Ability to speak Mixteco is highly desired. To be successful, the ideal candidate must have the ability to work alone, able to work evenings, be flexible in work hours, days and work independently. This is an exempt position and NOT and office job. Please submit a cover letter along your resume.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in organizing, establishing committees, and cultivating leadership.
Proficiency in utilizing the MOR planning process and implementing effective training methods for both members and employees.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
Familiarity with the history and mission of the UFW, along with a willingness to make a long-term commitment, is required.
Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Bilingual in both Spanish and English is required.
Ability to perform calculations involving figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Capability to solve practical problems and handle various concrete variables in situations where standardization is limited.
Proficiency in interpreting a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
A valid Class "C" Driver's License is required.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, and Internet) is necessary.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfill the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Mixteco is highly desired.
To be successful, the ideal candidate must have the ability to work alone, able to work evenings, be flexible in work hours, days and work independently.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Fund Manager to formulate an organizing strategy.
Actively engage in MOR meetings to contribute valuable insights and ideas.
Guarantee the upkeep and precision of the VAN database within the designated companies.
Ensures the establishment and upkeep of an effective and comprehensive worker leadership framework to organize a union at their job site.
Oversees and actively engages in the growth and education of a volunteer organization.
Executes initiatives aimed at encouraging worker involvement.
Provides training to worker leaders on organizing rights, union contract rights and workers' rights in general.
Identifies and capitalizes on workers' concerns and interests.
Utilizes relevant state and federal agencies when necessary.
Builds majority support within designated companies through house visits, house meetings and other means.
Administers NLRB/ALRB elections.
Conducts card check recognition processes
Demonstrates the ability to initiate and successfully complete organizing campaigns
Plans with the negotiating committee to prepare and conduct negotiations.
Develops industry, and area councils to increase bargaining power.
Use innovative strategies to grow the assigned area and sign the first contract.
Develops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with workers, community based organizations at the assigned area.
Develops and maintains relationship with organizing committee and negotiations committee
Refers media inquiries to Regional Director or Fund Manager
Develops and maintains relationships with religious, political and community leaders.
Oversee the activities of the organizing team (once growth goals are achieved), organizing committee, and negotiations committee.