CIR is committed to fully engaging our physician-members on hospital worksite and CIR issues. To accomplish this, we need a highly driven and committed individual who has strong interpersonal communication skills, and can effectively solve problems. Organizers are responsible for building a strong CIR presence in the hospital worksite, developing member leaders, negotiating and enforcing the collective bargaining agreement and developing strategic relationships within the hospital and the community.

What you gain from a position with CIR:

• Hands-on experience enforcing a collective bargaining agreement for physicians, with the opportunity to develop and implement new ways of engaging physicians in their worksites.
• Opportunity to work directly with physicians-in-training, gaining an understanding of front line providers in the hospital setting.
• Opportunity to address issues related to access of affordable quality healthcare.
• Opportunity to develop skills in contract negotiations, health care economics and political advocacy.

CIR is looking for candidates who have:

• Part-time hire; 3-days per week
• Prior union or other organizing (political/community) experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and adversarial situations.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; regional travel by car is required.

Benefits: Competitive salary; commensurate with experience.

• Excellent benefits package: health, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement, disability, 401(k), pension plan and paid sick/vacation time.
• Competitive salary; commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package: health, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement, disability, 401(k), pension plan and paid sick/vacation…

How To Apply

In addition to a resume, we require a compelling cover letter that explains why you want to work at CIR and how you demonstrated success in a similar position. Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@cirseiu.org with the Subject Line: NM Worksite Organizer Position.

Location: Queens, NY