[usgp-dx] Job with progressive GEO union at UMichigan

[Deirdre Helfferich]

Please forward along to folks in your networks, and feel free to
contact me with any questions. Our union is committed to working
toward the goals of equity and access in education we talked about
at the conference, and would love to get applications from people on
this list...
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UNION ORGANIZER/MEMBER-MOBILIZER
The Graduate Employees' Organization (AFT Local 3550), a progressive
1600-member
union of graduate student instructors and staff assistants at the
University of
Michigan, is seeking to hire a full-time Organizer/Member Mobilizer. GEO was
founded in 1974 and has continued fighting for equity and access in education
through our most recent contract, signed in April 2005. Candidates should have
strong organizing and administrative skills, experience working with diverse
populations, and demonstrated commitment to a participatory and progressive
labor movement.
Brief Description of Responsibilities
* Work with one other staff person and members to mobilize graduate students
across campus
* Training and leadership development
* Coordinate Union events and recruitment activities
* Represent the Union to the administration and community
* Help develop platform and bargaining strategies
* Manage membership data and Union finances
* Maintain office infrastructure
* Respond to the needs of a volunteer-run organization
For a more detailed description, see the GEO website at: http://
www.umgeo.org .
* Organizing experience, especially related to unions, higher
education, and/or
political action
* Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
* Strong one-on-one organizing skills
* Ability to work with office management and informational systems
* Experience as a staff member in a volunteer-run organization
* Ability to manage time and coordinate multiple projects in high- stress
situations
* Basic computing knowledge including experience with Microsoft Office and
Access
* Ability both to work independently and to facilitate group interactions
* Experience in the labor movement
The GEO is looking to hire an applicant to begin in January 2006. Applications
are being accepted through November 8, 2005. Candidates should be interested
in a 2-3 year commitment. Salary is $42,900 and increases yearly at the same
rate negotiated in the GEO contract. Healthcare and generous benefits are
included.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references (at least
Graduate Employees' Organization
527 E. Liberty Street, Suite 204
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
GEO is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and is dedicated to
building a diverse environment. Applications are strongly encouraged from all
people regardless of race, sex, national origin, age, parental or pregnancy
status, disability, HIV antibody status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or
gender expression.
David S. Dobbie
Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Sociology
Graduate Employees' Organization, AFT Local 3550
University of Michigan
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