Overview 

UAW Local 872 is currently made up of graduate student workers at the University of Southern California. Our union is looking for a communication lead organizer to join our work to build a strong and self-sustaining local union through internal and external communications.

Job Duties 

  • Coordinate drafting of internal and external emails, letters, social media posts, newsletters, and other materials.
  • Identify and develop member leaders for communication-related projects. 
  • Facilitate regular communications committee meetings.
  • Develop and implement communication strategies to effectively reach and engage members.
  • Monitor media coverage and manage relationships with local media outlets.
  • Conduct media training for members.
  • Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements 

  • Well organized, able to prioritize, and consistently and independently follow through.
  • Responsive and communicative through email, text, and Slack.
  • Collaborative with other organizers.
  • Strong writing skills with an eye for tone and audience.
  • Proficiency in managing and creating content for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
  • Familiarity with social media analytics tools to track and report on engagement and reach.
  • At least 1-2 years of experience with member-to-member labor organizing and/or organizational communication; other relevant experience will be considered.
  • Ability to work on evenings and weekends when needed.
  • Ability to regularly work in person at the University Park Campus and occasionally at other sites in Los Angeles (e.g., UAW Region 6 office in Pico Rivera, Health Sciences Campus, and other USC worksites).
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace and Zoom.
  • Preference for applicants to be current graduate student workers at USC.
  • We are unable to sponsor a visa at this time. 

Pay 

  • Annual salary is $22,250 for .25 FTE (approximately 10 hours/week)   
  • No benefits will be provided 

How to Apply

  • Email your resume and a brief cover letter to staff.application@uaw872.org with “Communication Lead Organizer Application” in the subject line