Organizers with North Carolina Association of Educators
Temporary Positions
The Position
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) seeks talented and dedicated organizers to fill multiple Organizer positions across North Carolina. Organizers will identify, recruit, train, and coach building level leadership and work with local leadership to support organizing campaigns to win the learning and working conditions our students and educators deserve while building our locals’ membership and power. Organizers will be on the front lines of NCAE’s efforts to organize the public education sector in the South and will report directly to the Organizing Managers.
About North Carolina Association of Educators
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the state’s largest advocacy organization for public school employees and represents active, retired, and student members. We are building a movement to _defend and transform public education _in our state. In the last three years, we've led the largest educator mobilization in state history and mobilized thousands of voters across the state to the polls as part of our successful campaign to halt the
privatizer-controlled General Assembly’s eight-year legislative assault on our educators, students, and communities. In that same time, several of our locals have also fought for and won historic pay increases for custodians and other staff, secured #shotsforsafereturn for their staff and harnessed the momentum from those wins to propel themselves into ranking among the fastest-growing National Education Association affiliates in the country.
We're on the cusp of restoring North Carolina as a national leader on education policy and are making moves from the Sandhills to the mountains to win the schools our students deserve.
Responsibilities Include:
Conduct organizing conversations
Identify organizing issues
Make assessments, track data and worker assignments
Identify, recruit, and develop worksite level leaders to build effective team structures and run effective engagement efforts with members and potential members
Train, coach, and support worksite-level leaders to host events, organize their coworkers, and hone their skills to build their union
Under the direction of the Organizing Manager, support member and issue organizing, and political campaigns that win tangible improvements
Support local membership growth in line with NCAE’s strategic goals
Conduct regular visits to worksites and homes in your assigned local(s) to identify and recruit leaders and members
Build positive relationships with member leaders, members, and potential members
Contribute to statewide organizing initiatives such as statewide trainings and more
Skills and Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
At least 1-2 years of organizing experience in labor organizing or comparable environments in electoral, community, or movement organizing
Strong interpersonal skills: a deep understanding of trust-building, maintaining strong relationships, and the ability to communicate with people across difference
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent and tight deadlines
An excellent collaborator and team player
A willingness to work nights and weekends when needed
Reliable access to transportation
Preferred Qualifications
How to apply:
Required Materials: Please submit your resume, at least 3 references, and _cover letter _to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=59fc7f52-c895-4bef-90c4-acedc2089c6b&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=498969. NOTE: no writing sample required despite website asking for one.
**Application Deadline: **Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Compensation:
This is a temporary Professional Staff Step 0 position of the NCAE/NCSO staff union organization with an annual salary as of 1/1/2024 of $61,681.00 per year plus benefits
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision coverage available
Employer provided FSA/HRA monies
Cell phone and internet reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
401k Plan
Pension Plan (if a temp. position-not eligible until 1/1 or 7/1 after 1 year of service)
Paid holidays, employer paid life and LTD coverage, voluntary life insurance
A generous personal, sick, and annual leave policy, and more
NCAE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected.
Current and former/retired NCAE members and applicants committed to a strong public educators’ association who meet many, but not all, of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call Angela Schell in Human Resources @ 919-755-5541.