Job opening: AFSCME Council 5 (DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011)

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30 January 2011
AFSCME Council 5 is currently taking applications for the position of Organizer in Training.
AFSCME Council 5
Organizer-In-Training (OIT)

AFSCME Council 5 Organizers-In-Training are in an intensive year-long program to learn the fundamentals of building worker power through union organizing. Organizers-In-Training are placed with highly skilled and experienced lead organizers who provide mentoring and on-the-job training throughout the year. OIT’s learn the nuts and bolts of an organizing campaign from home calling unorganized workers, to organizing direct actions, to preparing for a first contract campaign. Their responsibility increases as their training progresses.

Organizers-In-Training must have:

• demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
• leadership experience
• ability to work long, odd hours including weekends
• ability to empathize and motivate others to action
• ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• willingness to work hard and learn new skills
• valid driver's license
• ability to travel

Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.

Resumes and references submitted to:

Eric Lehto, Director of Organizing
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
300 Hardman Avenue South
South St. Paul, MN 55075

E-mail resumes and references to Michelle Stein.

Fax resumes and references to 651-455-1311.

◄DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011►

AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
(American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO)
651-450-4990

AFSCME MN Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.