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

January 29, 2015

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

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:
careers@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

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