The Los Angeles Organizing Committee
Bi-lingual Spanish/English Project Labor Organizer - "Fight for 15" Campaign
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, California.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Project Labor Organizer for an innovative and ground-breaking campaign 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.
Project positions are available immediately in the Los Angeles metro area. These are temporary full-time salaried positions. There is no specific/term length. Candidates who do not currently live in Los Angeles will be required to relocate if offered a position. The Los Angeles Organizing Committee does not reimburse individuals for moving related expenses.
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 to join the campaign to improve their working conditions.
- Recruiting and mobilizing workers to participate in and lead work site and public events and actions.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worksite leaders.
- Assisting with planning and executing campaign strategy, events and actions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and worker rights.
- Prior labor, political, community and/or campus organizing experience.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish.
- 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 campaign priorities and needs.
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, starting at $40,000/per annum. Individual health care and dental coverage is provided, as well as reimbursement for business related mileage.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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