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:

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Two years of organizing experience preferred. • Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare industry preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communications skills

Ability to handle stress and conflict effectively

Ability to present effectively to groups

Ability to analyze and synthesize complicated information

Ability to work independently while also incorporating feedback

Ability to work well within multiple collaborative/team structures

Ability to prioritize activities while advancing the needs of campaigns

Healthcare organizing experience preferred

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.