National Organizer

California Nurses Association / National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United•Colorado Springs, IL

1d•$70,267 - $129,511•Remote

About The Position

The California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) is seeking experienced organizers and lead organizers, as well as activists new to union organizing, for union organizing drives. The goal is to develop strong nurse leaders and build an effective organization with the power to fight and win improvements both inside hospitals and for the working class at large. This role involves mobilizing for member-based power with a union that rejects corporate partnerships and is committed to social change. The position offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team of highly competent staff who treat each other with respect and contribute to building a movement for health care justice and societal change.

Requirements

Willing to work long, irregular hours (including nights and weekends), as needed
Extensive travel as needed
Relocation may be required
Commitment to social change and to carrying out the vision and program of the organization
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team setting
Commitment to organizational discipline and implementation of directives set by the organization and its leadership
Ability to work with a diverse, multi-cultural membership
Valid driver’s license and insured car

Nice To Haves

Experience as an organizer in union or social justice movement setting
Ability to speak other languages
Leading or working on union elections in both public and private sector
Led strikes or pickets
Organized shop floor fights
Recruited, identified and trained member leaders to recruit other leaders
Built community coalitions
Utilized proficiently an electronic database to track information and generate reports

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, train, develop and inspire RN leaders through one-on-one and group communication
Organize shop floor fights
Build and maintain RN organization in the workplace
Organize and lead productive meetings
Develop and implement successful tactics to win union organizing elections against employer opposition
Organize community coalition and other political actions to advance our movement
Help to organize and run large actions such as picket lines, strikes, and marches
Perform administrative tasks necessary for organizing (such as maintaining databases, producing materials, and correspondence)