Field and Campaign Organizer (El Centro/Imperial County)
San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council
*Job Type*
● Full time, FLSA Exempt, Bargaining Unit position
*Qualifications:*
● Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently
● Experience with political campaigns, union organizing and/or related experience
● Basic computer proficiency in order to perform necessary campaign data management and administrative work along with the ability to learn the organization's technology tools
● Willingness and ability to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
● Strong personal planning and time management skills
● Ability to demonstrate the Labor Council’s core values in his/her day-to-day work
● Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and members
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
● Based in El Central/Imperial County but must be willing to travel to San Diego 1-2 times per week
*Job Description*
The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council represents over 200,000 working families from over 130 unions across San Diego and Imperial Counties.
The Labor Council is seeking a qualified, highly motivated individual to fill the role of Field and Campaign Organizer based in Imperial County.
*Duties Responsibilities:*
● Implement electoral campaign plans for assigned campaigns
● Build, plan, and track community and electoral relationships with direct supervision
● Plan work as assigned; make and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans based on assigned goals and objectives
● Assist in developing member leaders through conducting basic trainings
● Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts
● Complete all required reporting of data, member outreach, etc
● Serve as liaison with local unions
● Travel to San Diego 1-2 times per week for staff meetings and campaign events
● Any other duties as assigned
*Required Skills and Experience: *
● Computer proficiency
● Must possess a strong dedication to progressive values
● Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups
●Deep commitment to progressive values and social justice issues.
● Strong communication and organizational skills
● Willingness to work long hours and weekends
● High ethical standards
● Positive attitude and ability to work productively in a team
● Bilingual English/Spanish
*Desired Qualifications:*
● Ability to take initiative and find solutions to problems
● Experience with PDI or other voter data management system
● An understanding and appreciation of the urgent nature and time demands of campaigns
● Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
● Ensure outstanding representation of the organization to internal and external allies and constituents.
*Compensation *
The Labor Council offers competitive compensation and benefits as determined by the staff union contract.
The salary for this position is up to $67,000.
Benefits include but are not limited to employer paid medical and pension, phone and car stipend, paid vacation and paid holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $67,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* Evenings as needed
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: Multiple locations
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