Organizer

Ohio Nurses Association

Organizer

Based in Columbus, OH

Title: Organizer
Department: Organizing and Field Services
Reports to: Director of Organizing and Field Services
Collective Bargaining Status: Union
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: Starting annual salary for this position is $55,385.43 negotiable based upon experience.
Last Revised: July 21, 2015

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.

How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Ohio Nurses Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .