Labor Organizer - Los Angeles Organizing Committee, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001

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Los Angeles Organizing Committee

Labor Organizer

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles “Fight for 15” campaign is seeking candidates committed to the fight for economic and social justice and to raising work place standards for thousands of fast food and low wage workers in and around Los Angeles.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Labor Organizer for an innovative and ground-breaking campaign in LA that is bringing together fast food and low wage workers to hold corporations and employers accountable, to improve working conditions and to fight for $15 an hour and a union.

Positions available immediately: Labor Organizers

Position is a Full-Time, salaried, overtime-exempt position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach to low wage workers in and around Los Angeles. Outreach is done through a combination of worksite visits, home visits and phone calls.
Educating and motivating workers
Recruiting and mobilizing workers to participate in and lead events and public actions

Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
Planning and executing campaign strategy, events and actions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Commitment to social justice and worker’s rights
Prior labor, political, community, campus organizing experience
Bilingual skills or fluency in Spanish and English
Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including early morning, evening, and weekend work.
Ability to engage, motivate and inspire others
Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities
Valid U.S. driver’s license, automobile (to be used for work purposes) and auto insurance in your name
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Self-disciplined, proactive and able to work independently
Flexible and able to adjust to rapidly changing needs of the campaign

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health care coverage (individual) and reimbursement for work related mileage.

The Los Angeles Organizing Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.