Description of the Union : Raise Up for $15 / Southern Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) is an organization of low wage workers in the South who are fighting to win $15/hour and union rights. We organize in the fast food, home care, retail, and child care sectors. SWOC is a part of the national Fight for 15 campaign. There are 64 million American workers who make less than $15 an hour. By using our strength in numbers, we are building a movement to win a better future for all working families.
Duties and Responsibilities : Organizers perform a wide range of duties focused on empowering workers to stand up for themselves and join with their co-workers to use their strength to win improvements on the job and in society. An organizer with the Fight for 15…
Identifies, recruits, and trains worker leaders to help lead the campaign
Creates positive leadership relationships with worker leaders and activists
Plans and executes large worker actions (delegation, rally, etc.)
Mobilizes workers (house calls, rallies, meetings)
Takes thorough, detailed notes on conversations, assessments, and assignments
Maintains and updates various campaign lists and systems
Charts and analyses the workforce
Qualifications : Successful applicants must have excellent communications skills, a willingness to work long and irregular hours, be able to be away from home for significant periods of time, and have the ability work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. A strong commitment to winning a better future for working families is a must. Depending on experience, the position may begin with a three month apprenticeship program.
Travel : All positions require a car and willingness to travel and work on the road throughout the South, and possibly on short assignments around the country. Mileage reimbursements are provided.
Compensation : Competitive salary package and benefits
Equal Opportunity : SWOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, LGBTQ people, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location : Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA
Organizing experience: preferred
Required Car and Driver's License
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