Field Organizer

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a fast-growing union of higher education workers mobilizing the sector against partisan attacks that undermine academic freedom and civil rights gains. Our goal is to defend higher education while leading the fight for fair wages, job security, academic freedom, student debt relief, and expanded collective bargaining rights. We seek an individual to help transform the Association into an organized, fighting union.

About the role

The Field Organizer will join the growing organizing department, working on new or internal organizing to drive membership growth and sectoral power. This position requires extensive travel throughout the United States and reports to the Director of Organizing and Services.

The AAUP is committed to a diverse workforce and values the perspectives of African-American, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Latinx, LGBTQ+-identified employees, and immigrants. We seek applicants whose experience will strengthen representation of our diverse members.

Responsibilities

• Support higher education workers through NLRB elections and state public elections.
• Collaborate with organizing staff, incorporate coaching and feedback, and adapt organizing approaches to meet campaign needs.
• Identify, recruit, and develop workplace leaders.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and membership database systems to support organizing efforts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with faculty.
• Use campaign data, membership databases, and other tools to assess progress, identify opportunities, and inform strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of union organizing experience.
• Experience organizing units of 500 or more workers.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new organizing strategies.
• Experience as part of a successful organizing team resulting in a union election victory.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, recruiting, and developing workplace leaders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to a worker-led organizing model that empowers workplace leaders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws affecting higher education organizing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and union membership database systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and higher education union organizing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the U.S., including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.