Organizing Specialist

Education Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$101,055 - $113,903•Onsite

About The Position

Education Minnesota seeks a temporary Organizing Specialist to build worker power and recruit new members through external organizing campaigns focused on specific geographic areas of Minnesota. The Specialist will organize workers in the Twin Cities metro area, build organizing committees, develop worker leaders, and recruit members in an assigned area. The role works closely with an organizing team, with daily in-person team meetings, regular worker meetings, daily worksite visits, and frequent one-on-one conversations. This position is intended to provide a path into the labor movement for social justice and racial justice organizers. Education Minnesota encourages candidates with student or community organizing experience and a commitment to social justice, member-led organizations, and one-on-one organizing conversations. Consistent, personalized staff development and support will be provided. Staff are expected to participate individually and collectively in ongoing training, discussions, and activities advancing the union’s racial equity and social justice goals. The position is full-time and temporary for up to one year. It is based in St. Paul and requires daily office work and daily worksite visits; it is not a remote or telework position. Some travel is required. The work is performed in a general office environment and involves regular interaction with employees, vendors, members, and the public, sometimes involving confidential or private information and disagreeable interactions. The starting salary range is $101,055–$113,903, with placement depending on qualifications and previous experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree and at least six months of previous labor, student, or community organizing experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize people to take action.
Ability to work independently, plan, and meet deadlines.
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt flexibly to changing circumstances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite and social media platforms.
Willingness to work long, irregular hours, including regular evenings and weekends as needed.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license and insured vehicle.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; knowledge of strategies to dismantle institutionalized oppression; and ability to work with diverse communities.
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience in a private sector union organizing campaign.
At least one year of experience as a rank-and-file union activist in the healthcare or education sectors.
At least one year of experience developing leaders and building organizing committees in union or community campaigns.

Responsibilities

Organize and mobilize workers in the Twin Cities metro area.
Identify and develop worker leaders.
Conduct daily one-on-one in-person visits, worksite visits, phone and web-based conversations, meetings, home visits, and other interactions with workers.
Attend daily in-person meetings with the supervisor and organizing team to discuss progress and plan activities.
Track and enter data and information into a database daily.
Take direction and incorporate feedback on work activities to accomplish goals.
Work independently with minimal supervision and consistently meet weekly goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.