KEA

2023 Summer Organizing Program | Apply Here

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 2

Our union is looking for motivated members to become part of our summer organizing program. Position qualifications include:

• Be a dues-paying member of our union
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours for an entire 8-week program

Goals: 

Members will take the next step in developing organizing skills to build a strong, social justice union that advocates for the schools our students deserve. Members will also conduct organizing conversations with members and potential members to:

• Recruit and engage members
• Identify issues around which to organize our union
• Identify leaders to become involved in the union
• Plan events for members and potential members

Compensation:

Organizers will be provided a weekly stipend of $600 for eight weeks starting the week of July 10 and ending the week of August 28. Organizers will be expected to work 20 hours a week.

Training:

A 2-day training on July 10 and July 11 will be required in person at the KEA office.

Skills/Abilities/Experience:

Candidates interested in this position should possess the following:

• Comfort having conversations with fellow educators
• Skill in active listening
• Ability to ask good questions
• Motivation to organize for the schools our students deserve

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Organizers will be expected to spend 20 hours per week performing organizing activities. These activities will include:

• One-on-one conversations
• Phone Banking
• Planning and executing events
• Weekly team meetings
• Attending new teacher orientation event(s)

This is a great paid summer opportunity for flexible hours, while learning and sharing more about your union!