JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of Organizing and the Director of Organizing. Responsibilities include all aspects of organizing campaigns and building the union.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs all phases of organizing activities such as targeting, research, developing leads, progress assessment, recruitment, issue development, strategizing, escalating tactics, voter assessment, GOTV strategies ‐ with the objective of increasing CSEA’s membership.

2. Develops and applies a thorough working knowledge of labor and employment laws in the campaign setting, especially as pertains to exerting pressure on the employer.

3. Acts as lead organizer in campaigns including recruiting and educating volunteers, making assignments and ensuring accountability.

4. Gathers, analyzes, manages and uses data and information essential to organizing.

5. Builds internal and external (i.e. community) relationships and supports campaigns.

6. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in labor relations or a related field three (3) years of responsible work experience in union organizing, union building, political or community organizing that demonstrates a planned approach to campaign development. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience.

NOTE: Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and car for business use in order to be appointed.

Significant travel required.

TO APPLY:

NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, IN WRITING, (WITH RESUME) OR VIA E‐MAIL TO STAFFPOSTINGS@CSEAINC.ORG NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS, OCTOBER 30, 2014.

143 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210