Organizer

UMMAP
United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals
AFT Local 6739

UMMAP Organizer

Based in Ann Arbor, MI

United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals, AFT Local 6739, is seeking an experienced and energized Organizer to join our innovative and progressive local union of healthcare professionals. We represent over 4800 allied health professionals at the University of Michigan. We are a new union and are looking to add to our growing staff as we work to transform healthcare for the benefit of our patients and our members. The Organizer will work with our local leadership team and other staff to:

• Develop and implement organizing plans to increase membership;
• Identify and develop local leaders and activists to handle union responsibilities;
• Engage members and increase participation in union activities;
• Support and strengthen the work of union committees;
• Support and develop a strong worksite structure;
• Perform duties as assigned by local leadership to advance the mission of the organization, state federation, and national union; and
• Participate in building a stronger labor movement at UM and beyond.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of labor organizing experience
• Independent project management skills
• Leadership development and training ability
• Ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to listen actively, frame issues, and facilitate meetings
• Knowledge of organizing strategies, collective bargaining, and contract enforcement
• Knowledge of healthcare and labor issues
• Ability to write and speak effectively
• General computer literacy and proficiency in basic data management
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, including insurance

Compensation:
Salary scale beginning at $70,000, with excellent health, vision, and dental benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply by submitting a .pdf file including your professional résumé and at least three references via email (with “ UMMAP Organizer ” in the subject line) to: [email protected] .

UMMAP and AFT Michigan are affirmative action employers. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.

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