Organizer

Title : Organizer

Department : Organizing and Field Services

Reports to : Director of Organizing and Field Services

Collective Bargaining Status : Union

FLSA Status : Exempt-Salary Position

Pay : Starting annual salary for this position is $55,385.43 negotiable based upon experience.

The Ohio Nurses Association is seeking a dedicated individual to serve on an exciting organizing department in the healthcare industry. Ideal candidates are those who feel passionately about helping working people build power in their worksites and in their communities, especially those with knowledge of and / or experience in healthcare.

This position reports directly to the Director, Organizing and Field Services.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Identify and develop new organizing targets and respond efficiently to organizing leads
• Develop and execute internal and external organizing campaigns
• Identify and incorporate relevant worker issues in all campaigns
• Conduct one-on-one and small group meetings with workers
• House calling and phone banking
• Recruit workers to join organizing committees and other bodies
• Train member organizers, committee members, and work-site leaders on every relevant aspect of external and internal organizing, as well as community engagement
• Assist locals and local leaders as needed in the development of work-site leadership structures
• Develop and assist with issue-based organizing campaigns, as well as contract campaigns, political mobilizations, and community engagement plans
• Organize large-scale rallies, work-place actions, and community forums
• Organize and run effective meetings
• Turn out workers to all types of union events
• Inspire workers to take action to form new unions
• Respond quickly and effectively to other needs, as directed

Qualifications and Experience :

The Ohio Nurses Association is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected categories.

Salary and Benefits : Per Agreement between ONA and ONEA : Salaried position, plus health insurance coverage for the employee, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Tools : The Organizer is required to have a valid driver's license, legally required registration, automobile insurance, and a working automobile.