Organizer
SAG-AFTRA
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/30/2019 9:19:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
The Organizer will implement major internal and external organizing campaigns for the Union.
This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.
• Plan and execute campaign time tables.
• Recruit new member activists and prospective member leaders.
• Develop and mobilize organizing committees; cultivate relationships with community and political allies.
• Provide vision and leadership to member organizers and staff through training and supervision.
• Work with national and local staff and members in conjunction with all research, communications, political, and legal aspects of the campaign.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:
• Proven presentation and training skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships.
• Self-motivated, great attitude and strong team player.
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
• Keeps abreast of industry changes.
• Experience providing detailed regular reporting and tracking of progress.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form.
• Demonstrated effective skills in the use of PC applications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA's sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours (and/or overtime for applicable non- exempt positions) per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Studies or related field and/or equivalent work experience in direct union organizing and/or campaign driven work of at least 1-3 years.
• Familiarity with the media and entertainment industry a plus.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.
Certificates, licenses, and/or registrations:
• Must have a current driver license, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automobile insurance that meets the state minimum requirements.
We are a great place to work because we offer:
What You’ll Get
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Autonomy to do your job well
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan
• Employee discounts and perks