CWA Local 7065 Union Organizer Based in Tempe, AZ Position Title: Union Organizer, United Campus Workers Arizona - CWA Local 7065
Starting Salary: $64k annually w/ benefits
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Travel: Onsite visits to various campus locations, including Flagstaff at least twice a month
Job-type: Full-time
Start Date: July 1st 2024
United Campus Workers Arizona (UCW AZ) - CWA 7065 is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek to promote diversity within our organization, and we encourage women, LGBTQ, people of color, and disabled individuals to apply. Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 7065 is seeking a full-time Organizer with a passion for social justice to assist in organizing a wall-to-wall union within the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University systems.
The field organizer will be accountable to and supported by the union Executive Committee, the membership at-large, the Local's lead organizer, and the CWA Lead Organizers. In this position, they will be responsible for organizing workers throughout the three state university systems through direct recruitment and building leadership development strategies. They will coordinate and manage issue campaigns that improve material conditions for all rank-and-file members, and build unity and solidarity amongst all workers and students across departments and job titles.
As a field organizer you will be expected to recruit members to their union, build and support committees, identify and develop leaders, work with Local staff and union members to develop trainings and workshops, develop and execute plans for issue campaigns, grow the Local's Political Action Fund, and help execute electoral mobilizations.
On-the-job training for this position is provided, with the potential to participate in national CWA trainings relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
Responsibilities: Recruit new members to the union both independently and in collaboration with union leaders, organizers, and the Organizing Committee. Conduct worksite visits of all employment positions eligible to join their union. Communicate with membership and potential members through in person conversations, email, phone calls, Slack, text messages, and digital platforms. Lead and support canvassing and issue campaigns, committees, caucuses, and working groups. Identify and develop workplace leaders. Implement and support CWA's organizing and political programs and all other Local 7065 programs and campaigns among members and non-members. To meet the diverse needs of our membership, you will be asked to work irregular and sometimes long hours, including early mornings and late evenings. Your essential functions also include significant walking, including stairs; prolonged standing; occasionally carrying materials or other containers weighing up to thirty pounds for significant distances; significant driving, including intercity and night driving; frequent need to communicate in writing, via telephone, and regular computer use. Because this job is hybrid (virtual and in-person), it requires long hours in front of a computer, communicating through Zoom, any other video conferencing, or Slack for meetings. The person hired for this job should bring these attributes: Live or be willing to move to the Tempe/Phoenix area. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends. Strong commitment to social justice and the labor movement. Be a self-starter with an eye for identifying necessary tasks and executing them in a timely manner. Be able to create and stick to a schedule that meets the needs of membership while taking into account your personal time. Be willing to do work in-person as well as online. Written and oral communication skills, such as: Empathic listener Persuasive Speaker/Strong Presentation Skills Proven adaptability to diverse cultural environments Proficient with technology including but not limited to Slack, Word, Zoom, Excel, email, text messaging, Canva Pro, Hustle, ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, and/or the ability and willingness to learn these platforms. Ability to work as a team member, as well as take individual initiative with minimal supervision. Driver's license and a reliable vehicle. Familiarity or experience with the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, or Northern Arizona University systems are a strong plus. The starting salary for this position is $64,307/year with 100% coverage of healthcare, 3% 401k contribution, phone/wifi and mileage reimbursement. 10 - vacation days, 12 - sick days and all state/federal holidays.
To Apply:
Questions and applications (cover letter, résumé and at least 3 references) should be submitted to Andrew Zonoozi ( ) by June 15th. WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .
