This individual will work with CtW-MN partner unions to aggressively grow membership and advocate for working people by integrating organizing and political strategies. CtW-MN partner unions include the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW), the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), the Laborers International Union of America (LIUNA) and UNITE-HERE.

An applicant should possess:

· A demonstrated commitment to social justice and organized labor.
· Experience with successful union or community organizing campaigns.
· Background in political action and legislative strategy.
· Skills necessary to plan and present trainings for staff and union members.
· Ability to work closely with union leadership on collaborative issues.
· Experience in managing budgets and overseeing administrative issues.
· Exposure to fresh and innovative ideas for organizing and mobilizing.
· Self-direction and initiative to move a new program forward.
· Flexibility to travel overnight and work long and irregular hours.
· An accredited four year college degree or equivalent experience.
· Five years of experience in organizing, lobbying or political action or equivalent.
· Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
· Familiarity with the Internet and e-mail.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to:

Rhys Ledger
Teamsters Local 120
rledger@teamsterslocal120.org
2635 University Ave W., #120
St. Paul, MN 55114

These materials must be received no later than March 16, 2007 for consideration.

Change to Win Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.