Senior Labor Organizer

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos—United Workers’ Center • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • $54k - $62k / year • 13h ago

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers’ Center (CTU) unites immigrant, Black, and Latine communities on Chicago’s Southeast Side and south suburbs in the struggle to end racial, economic, and gender injustice. We challenge the roots of inequality — from exploitation in the workplace to disinvestment in our neighborhoods — and build collective power to transform our communities from the ground up.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers’ Center (CTU) seeks a full-time salary Senior Labor Organizer. The Senior Labor Organizer will lead CTU’s grassroots efforts to empower low-wage workers, build community leadership, and advance economic and social justice through strategic campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing labor organizing strategies and campaigns, with a strong commitment to building power and leadership among low-wage workers in marginalized communities. They will also represent CTU in labor coalitions and policy advocacy aligned with the organization’s labor priorities.

This position reports to the Organizing Director, includes a three-month probationary period, and is on-site at CTU’s Chicago/Suburban office (9805 S. Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead CTU’s labor organizing team, supervising Labor Organizer(s) and supporting strategic campaigns and vision
Collaborate with CTU organizing teams (immigration, education, economic justice) to coordinate campaigns and initiatives
Recruit, engage, and sustain a strong worker-member base; work with members to develop campaigns addressing workplace inequities and labor standards
Facilitate biweekly bilingual membership orientations and regular member meetings to educate and mobilize workers
Manage staffing and training to ensure coverage of community office hours and follow-up on labor cases
Develop and maintain relationships with allies, community organizations, religious institutions, and local leaders
Support CTU’s participation in labor coalitions and labor policy advocacy
Attend and organizational meetings; support outreach, fundraising, and other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are self-motivated, and have strong organizing and management skills.

4+ years of labor organizing experience, including base-building, mobilization, and community-led campaigns
2+ years of supervisory experience
Commitment to social, economic, and racial justice, especially for low-wage workers of color, including immigrants
Experience with workers’ rights and familiarity with Chicago/Illinois labor policy
Preferred bilingual (Spanish/English/French) with strong written/verbal communication and interpretation skills
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, planning, time management, and communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines, support program reports, and collaborate with leadership
Basic computer skills; driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle

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