Organizer Apprenticeship

Trustees Of The Unite Here Local 26 401(K) Plan • Newport, RI

407d • $31,200 - $41,600

About The Position

The Organizer Apprenticeship at UNITE HERE Local 26 is a full-time role aimed at empowering hospitality workers in Newport, RI, to advocate for their rights and build collective power. This apprenticeship provides training in organizing skills, focusing on engaging workers in the hotel, gaming, and food service industries to challenge multi-national corporations and promote justice for workers. Candidates will learn both basic and advanced organizing techniques, with an emphasis on leadership development and innovative campaign strategies.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills.
• Public speaking abilities.
• Experience in data collection.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Flexibility and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for social justice and workers' rights.
• Experience in hospitality or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Train in basic and advanced organizing skills.
• Engage with hospitality workers to build worker-led committees.
• Develop and implement innovative organizing campaigns.
• Promote rank-and-file engagement among workers.
• Support efforts to organize non-union workers and win campaigns.

Benefits

• Training in organizing skills.
• Opportunity to develop leadership abilities.
• Engagement in meaningful social justice work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed