Statewide Organizer

Address:
Downstate, NY

Company:
CSEA

Organization:
Organizing/Private Sector

Requisition ID:
2025-021

Job Type:
Full-Time

Discipline:
Field Staff Association

Posting Date:
04/21/2025

STARTING SALARY: $73,409-PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director of Organizing and the Director of Organizing.
Responsibilities include all aspects of organizing campaigns and building the union.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs all phases of organizing activities such as targeting, research, developing leads, progress
assessment, recruitment, issue development, strategizing, escalating tactics, voter assessment,
GOTV strategies - with the objective of increasing CSEA’s membership.
2. Develops and applies a thorough working knowledge of labor and employment laws in the
campaign setting, especially as pertains to exerting pressure on the employer.
3. Acts as lead organizer in campaigns including recruiting and educating volunteers, making
assignments and ensuring accountability.
4. Gathers, analyzes, manages and uses data and information essential to organizing.
5. Builds internal and external (i.e. community) relationships and supports campaigns.
6. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in labor relations or a related field
OR
three (3) years of responsible work experience in union organizing, union building, political or community
organizing that demonstrates a planned approach to campaign development.
OR
A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience.
NOTE: Candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license and car for business use in order to
be appointed.
Significant travel required.