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AFT-Oregon is seeking a full-time Field Representative (hybrid/remote based in Oregon).

Field representatives are responsible for assisting, advising, and training local leaders and activists in building a strong union. Responsibilities include developing issues-based organizing plans, building worksite leader systems, member organizing, negotiating bargaining agreements, handling grievance processes, and political activation and advocacy. 

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of demonstrated experience organizing and bargaining. This hybrid/remote work position will become a part of a four-person team of Field Representatives at AFT-Oregon.  

The position can be based in the Portland, Salem, Eugene/Corvallis areas and will require regular travel to the AFT-Oregon Portland office. Infrequent travel to Eastern and Southwest Oregon where member locals reside.

AFT-Oregon’s Member Organizer Institute is an intensive, paid training program for new and emerging leaders interested in learning about building union strength through organizing. Over the course of 10-11 weeks, trainees in this program will attend some classroom sessions that will focus on developing and strengthening leadership skills relating to potential member outreach and member mobilization. In addition, most of their work will consist of real life experience in the field practice of those skills through contacting potential members and current members about current union issues and campaigns.