Share Email Opening Title Deputy Director of Charter School Organizing  Hiring Manager(s) BERNADETTE AGUIRRE   Category Management   Description Job Title: Deputy Director of Charter School Organizing Job Number: MGT-48-19-0621-V Department: Organization & Field Services The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities.  We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers. Position Summary: Under the direction of the senior directors of the organizing & field services department, the deputy director of charter school organizing will be responsible, in collaboration with the regional directors, for developing and overseeing union organizing campaigns in the charter school industry. Position Responsibilities: Target, develop strategy and supervise campaign organizers. Work with affiliates on developing organizing programs including but not limited to assessing organizing opportunities, generating leads, recruiting and training affiliate staff. Expand organizing capacity and union presence in charter schools. Provide strategic and tactical consultation to affiliates around individual campaigns, establish organizing projects and develop project budgets. Work with the AFT Union Leadership Institute to develop and conduct training and staff development programs for charter school organizers.       Position Requirements Demonstrated success in developing, conducting, and managing a broad range of private sector union organizing campaigns including campaigns conducted in a variety of settings and among various occupations. Successful applicant should possess exceptional strategic and tactical expertise. Expert knowledge of NLRB rules and procedures. Demonstrated success in developing and conducting training programs for organizers and knowledge of the charter school industry. An in-depth knowledge and experience in the use of polling, focus groups, surveys, professional issues, literature, videos, and media, as well as strong personnel management skills, are desirable. Experience working for a national union with state and local affiliates is a plus as is a broad knowledge of AFT. Experience with diverse labor organizations and non-traditional organizing methods is desirable.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment The work requires extensive out-of-town-travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Deputy Director of Charter School Organizing   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 10/14/2021   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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