Description

JOB SUMMARY
The External Organizer uses best practices and strategies to guide healthcare workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, their families, and our communities. As an ONA organizer, you will identify and develop leaders and support unorganized healthcare workers to form their union. You may also work on internal campaigns, mapping units, identifying and developing leaders, and building and coordinating contract actions teams. 

The External Organizer works in a supportive and collaborative way with their team that is inclusive and representative of, and committed to, racial and LGBTQ+ equity. They will meet with their team regularly, each organizer meeting with their Lead and Deputy Director to strategize and strengthen our work. They will assist with one another’s campaigns, and work with a coach for professional growth and continued development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work and communicate effectively with prospective and current ONA members. 
• Create, run, and evaluate strategic organizing campaigns. 
• Collaborate, coordinate, and support the ONA organizing department. 
• Participate in and support ONA’s organization-wide programs and campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/COMPETENCIES
      Job Knowledge: Must possess and continually update requisite knowledge and understanding of assigned duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and compliance requirements to perform the position. 

      Work Product: Must demonstrate quality, including accuracy and thoroughness, in work required for the position. Must plan and complete acceptable quantity of work within deadlines. 

      Member Focus: Must consistently exhibit proper conduct with ONA members through verbal and written communications. This includes listening, understanding member expectations/perspective and acknowledging and responding to concerns in a timely and helpful manner. 

      Dependability/Accountability: Must follow through on assignments and take ownership of work. Must be reliable and responsible, and adhere to procedures, practices and work schedule. 

      Collaboration/Teamwork: Must demonstrate cooperation and teamwork, and value and seek input and expertise of others. Must contribute to the team environment by working effectively with others on the team, and treat co-workers with respect, honesty and fairness.

      Communication: Must communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and associates verbally and in writing. Must follow instructions and share information appropriately. 

      Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) & Welcoming Behavior in the Community: Must create a welcoming and learning environment with productive and positive workplace relationships. Must build and support a diverse and inclusive community by demonstrating respect in the workplace. 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1.A minimum of 3 years' experience as a union organizer, community or political organizer, or a labor union representative.

2.Candidates with professional experience in the healthcare sector, including RN's, are encouraged to apply. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS
Certificates: N/A.

Licenses: Valid Oregon driver’s license , acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle. 

Registrations: N/A

SKILLS
1.Superior writing, interviewing, editorial, and oral communications skills.

2.Excellent judgment and highly developed organizational skills.

3.Ability to establish and meet schedules and deadlines.

4.Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple clients for different audiences in a complex, fast-paced environment.

5.Strong team skills and a highly collaborative attitude.

6.Highly developed consensus building, brainstorming, and creative problem-solving skills.

7.Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of publics, including nurses, health care providers, government agencies, elected officials, the press, and the public.

8.Strong ability to take initiative and anticipate needed press or other messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Proficient in MS Office:  Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Office Outlook, and membership databases. Experience in PC environments, database programs, and the knowledge of or ability to learn about relevant labor law, Nurse Practice Act, HIPAA, and Oregon's Staffing Law (HB 2697).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in an office environment.  Must be able to type.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  This position requires frequent computer use.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER
Statewide travel may be required along with evening or weekend work. The position requires a valid Oregon driver’s license. Hybrid schedules are available as appropriate for job duties and subject to supervisor approval. 

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.