Temporary Part-Time Nebraska Organizer

Position Title: Part-Time Nebraska Organizer 

Reports to: Northeast Director

Application Deadline: Accepted until filled

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible 

Position Type: Part–time Hourly (Non-Exempt), 15-25 hours per week, minimum of two months with option to extend.

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska 

ABOUT JOBS TO MOVE AMERICA

Jobs to Move America (JMA) is a national strategic campaign center that works to transform public spending and corporate behavior using a comprehensive approach that is rooted in racial and economic justice, and community organizing. We seek to advance a fair and worker-centered economy with good jobs and healthier communities for all. To learn more, visit our website: www.jobstomoveamerica.org

POSITION OVERVIEW

JMA is at the forefront of smart policy and strategic organizing to win real benefits for communities and workers of color who too often have been left behind. As our Nebraska Organizer, you will be responsible for leading and growing the network of workers, grassroots community members, and coalition partners that are engaged in our campaigns to win community benefits agreements and worker-centered equity policies. You will pay special attention to organizing workers at a specific worksite and building a coalition of community, labor, environmental, and workforce organizations to advance a shared vision of racial equity and worker power. 

This is a temporary position expected to last for a minimum of two months, with the possibility to extend depending on campaign need. The role will be mostly performed in-person in Lincoln, Nebraska and the surrounding area. Occasional travel to Omaha and remote participation in periodic trainings and meetings .  

The Work

• Engage and organize manufacturing workers to support campaigns for community benefits agreements; begin identifying worker leaders for the campaign. 


• Participate in meetings and provide support for Nebraska-based activities to build and strengthen JMA’s relationship with local and state partners, as needed.


• Attend meetings and trainings with JMA staff as needed.   

The Necessary Skills

• Experience organizing with workers, community groups, and/or unions to win comprehensive strategic campaigns is strongly preferred 


• Excellent communication and social skills including the ability to develop new contacts and build transformational relationships with workers and organization leaders


• Maintain good judgment, flexibility and creative thinking in difficult situations and evolving circumstances


• Demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and social skills in work and interpersonal interactions


• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback 


• Ability to develop and follow a work plan with minimal supervision


• Must be able to drive and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle for regular work-related travel 


• Familiarity with workforce development, trades training programs, labor unions, policy and/or research is a plus


• Knowledge of and experience working with the political, social, and organizing in Lincoln and/or Nebraska is a plus

Compensation/Benefits

• $29-$36/hour depending on relevant experience for 15-25 hours/week


• Prorated sick leave after 30 days of employment


• Prorated Utility/Internet monthly stipend for those working from home (up to $50)


• Mileage and parking reimbursement for work-related driving 
  


• Cell phone reimbursement prorated up to $50


• JMA is a unionized workplace. This position is not included in the collective bargaining agreement.
  

How to Apply:  

Please complete an application here and submit a resume and two references.

JMA Equal Opportunity 

We are an EEO employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.  

Those who identify as persons of color, women, LGBTQ, veterans, or formerly incarcerated persons, and/or have had experience working with one or more of those groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

JMA Diversity and Inclusion Statement

JMA believes that a diverse, engaged, and motivated staff are essential to achieving our goals of economic, racial, and social justice. JMA believes that each employee voice is valuable and that when all employees contribute to ideas to the organization’s operation, it enhances the success of the organization overall. 

In order to assist us in achieving our goals as a diverse and inclusive workforce, we ask optional

self-identification questions in the job application.