Internal Organizer-Union Organizing Position with Local 25, UNITE-HERE-Washington, DC

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Internal Organizer

Local 25, UNITE-HERE is currently seeking applications for

the position of

Internal Organizer. We represent approximately 6,500

hotel workers in the

Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are in the process of building a rank-and-file leade

rship structure. The

purpose of this structure is to increase the participatio

n of the membership in

the union and to greatly enhance the union's ability t

o mobilize our members

for large-scale action, in order to organize non-union

workers, fight for higher

wages and better benefits, and increase the rights of

hotel workers in DC.

Areas of Responsibility

This is a supervisory position. Internal Organizers may be

assigned to work on

short- or long-term projects and be given areas of respo

nsibility that include,

but are not limited to:

Internal and External Organizing • Contract Enforceme

nt • Member

Mobilization

Political Action • Operations • Supervision

Grassroots Organizing

Our internal organizing structure will allow Local 25'

s membership to

communicate quickly and effectively with the union's lead

ership, and provide

an excellent vehicle for mobilizing the membership for

action and encouraging

member participation in the union.

Internal Organizers are responsible for recruiting, t

raining and supervising the

rank-and-file leaders, and for continuing to improve th

e effectiveness of the

internal organizing system.

Advancement

This position offers good prospects for advancement. Reso

urceful and

committed staff members who become familiar with the un

ion's operations

and distinguish themselves will have numerous opportunitie

s for rewarding

and interesting work.

Qu

alifications Req

u

ired

• Willingness to spend a significant amount of time tra

ining with the New York

Hotel Trades Council in New York City

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice

• Ability to motivate and inspire others

• Ability to communicate respectfully and comfortably with

people from diverse

backgrounds

• Ability to multitask, work efficiently, and be well or

ganized

• Willingness to work long hours, often on short (or im

mediate) notice

• Willingness to handle a wide range of constantly chang

ing responsibilities

• Thorough attention to details

• Resourcefulness and talent for problem solving

• Ability to learn quickly and grow into positions of g

reater responsibility

• Ability to handle physically and mentally demanding ass

ignments

• Integrity

• Persistence and determination

• Loyalty to the organization

• Reliability

• Good judgment

• Cooperative attitude

Extra consideration will be given to candidates who po

ssess any of the

following:

• Bachelor's degree

• Bilingual (in addition to English), especially in Sp

anish, Vietnamese, and

Amharic

• Ability to write persuasively, clearly, and concisely

• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new

computer programs

quickly

• Knowledge of FileMaker Pro

• Experience developing and maintaining databases

• Graphic art and design skills

• Web design and development experience

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Flash)

• Talent for photography and/or videography

• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects

• Experience working in the hotel, restaurant, hospita

lity, or other service

industries

Application Instr

u

ctions

In addition to a resume and references, applicants must

include a cover letter.

The cover letter should be clear and concise and explain

which position you

are applying for, the specific reasons for your interest

in the position, and

specify (with appropriate explanation) which of each of

the listed qualifications

you possess and which ones you do not possess.

The cover letter, resume, references and additional mat

erials should be

emailed to:

car...@DChotelworkers.org

E

d

u

cation req

u

irements

4-year degree

E

mployment type

Full time

Professional level

Professional

Salary details

Annual salary will start at $40,000

Benefits

Excellent benefits package