Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The United Farm Workers is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Internal Organizer to join the Farm Worker Movement in the Madera area.

The Internal Organizer's role involves organizing and advocating for farm workers, ensuring they have UFW representation through collective bargaining agreements. This position focuses on recruiting and developing worker leaders to establish a union within their workplace. Under the guidance of the Regional Director and/or Organizing Coordinator, the Internal Organizer will plan, lead, and manage UFW membership growth, renewal, and benefits programs. This is not a typical office jo b.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct personal visits, house meetings, and general meetings
• Facilitate the creation of a worker board and steward structure - Participate in and lead planning efforts
• Build relationships within the local community - Implement programs to encourage member involvement
• Oversee the issue resolution process at assigned companies - Collaborate with worker boards and negotiating committees to prepare for negotiations
• Maintain and document worker information in a database (VAN) QUALIFICATIONS
• This is not a conclusive list.

POSITION:

• Previous organizing experience is preferred but not mandatory. - Willingness to travel and work long, irregular hours, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings as needed.
• Basic computer skills are preferred (Microsoft Office, Internet).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups under tight deadlines.
• Strong dedication to the mission of the Farm Worker Movement.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• Prior organizing experience is required.
• Ability to work outside of an office environment, travel, work long and irregular hours, including weekends, early mornings and evenings as needed.
• Strong computer & technology skills preferred (Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Internet, Social Media).
• Ability to work well with diverse groups, under challenging deadlines.
• Strong commitment to the mission of the Farm Worker Movement.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both oral and written.
• A valid driver’s license, current passport and a reliable car is required.

PROFICIENCY:

• Spanish and English, both spoken and written.

COMPENSATION :

• A benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, pension, 401k (employee contributions), 5 paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, and paid vacations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

UFW believes a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a legal and moral obligation - it is also sound business practice to realize the potential of every individual. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UFW will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, age, or any characteristic protected by law.

UFW believes in second chances. As an organization, we will rely on individualized assessments in the hiring of those with past criminal convictions. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for a position fighting for our immigrant communities!

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, counseling, discipline, termination, access to benefits, and training. UFW will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with qualified disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.



UFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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