Unite Students Against Sweatshops looking to hire two organizers

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United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is currently hiring two (2) full-time National Organizers to be based out of Washington, DC. The position requires a two-year commitment and a willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. The position offers a $30,000 salary, a comprehensive health benefits package, and a union contract including flexible vacation time and a Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Applications are due March 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified in late April and the position will start in May/June 2010. Incoming organizers will be trained by the four current national organizers, three of whom will leave shortly after the two incoming staff start. USAS National Organizers are overseen by a National Coordinating Committee of student organizers. For more information on USAS, please visit http://usas.org. Job application is attached.




Job Description:

Formed in 1997, USAS is a grassroots membership organization run entirely by youth and students. USAS uses the strategic leverage of students to support the formation and continued strength of unions in the US and around the world, particularly campus workers and garment workers who manufacture collegiate licensed apparel.

National staff work closely with students to support ongoing campus organizing; coordinate the activities of local organizations into international actions and campaigns; put together meetings, trainings, and conferences; maintain communication and coordination with domestic and international allies; and facilitate the infrastructure development of a dynamic movement.




Responsibilities of National Organizers will include coordinating and supporting national campaigns, leadership development and organizational development. Responsibilities will be divided among the three staff, (two incoming and one current), based on strengths, interests and experience.



Required Qualifications and Experience:

Organizing experience as or with students, workers, and/or community members
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to manage and direct one?s own work
Experience and/or willingness to work in a non-hierarchical staff team
Strong commitment to developing leadership of oppressed people (working class, people of color, women, trans/genderqueer, queer, differently abled people, etc.)
Strongly Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Experience as a member of USAS
Strategic campaigning skills
Corporate research skills
Knowledge of/experience with the labor movement/global justice movement
Knowledge of/experience with liberation movements (black liberation, queer, etc)
Bookkeeping and database general skills
Financial management skills and fundraising experience
Previous office experience
Experience and skills with new media and web design
Experience with group facilitation and public speaking
Experience training direct action philosophy and tactics
Spanish and other foreign language skills
USAS is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.