Field Organizer, Fight for $15 Campaign - Organize Now, Florida, United States
SEIU
Organize Now
Field Organizer / The Fight for $15 Campaign
Tampa/ St. Petersburg Florida
Help Rebuild the Middle Class!!
Important opportunity to work on innovative campaigns to empower workers in the 99 percent to take on the power of the 1 percent. We need creative electoral campaigners, social and environmental activists, community organizers, labor organizers, students interested in starting social justice careers to work alongside workers as they speak out together for good jobs. Must be willing to work in stressful, hectic campaign environment and bring strong field and relational skills. Candidate should have a track record of working or volunteering for underdogs and overlooked causes.
Are you ready to fight for what you believe in? Do you want to do something to make a difference? Are you looking to work in the social and economic justice movement? If you answered 'Yes' to any of the questions above then organizing is for you!
Responsibilities:
We are looking for energetic and passionate individuals who are ready to organize people to fight for better lives for themselves and their families. This is your opportunity to put your commitment to social and economic justice to work by learning the skills needed to build power for working people.
If selected you will be trained to work on our organizing campaign as part of a national movement sweeping across the United States.
Compensation/Position Details:
Competitive Salary
Health benefit compensation for employees.
Mileage compensation based on travel distance
Phone allowance allocated monthly
Application Requirements:
Cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize a vision for building a strong tomorrow.
Qualifications:
Who should apply?
Organizing is not easy and not for everyone. This campaign is designed to help train you on the many aspects of organizing and learn skills that can be used in many aspects of the social justice movement. A successful applicant for the field organizer position should have the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Possession of excellent listening skills and the ability to comprehend the concerns of others
- Ability to manage your time independently and carry out work plans with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
- Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to motivate and activate others
- Possession of sharp problem-solving skills
- Applicants with excellent writing skills and/or new media campaign experience preferred
- Possession of basic map navigation skills a plus
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
Organize Now is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It's not just a job….It's a movement!
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