Organizer Wanted at United for Respect

About United for Respect| Education Fund

United for Respect (UFR) and United for Respect Education Fund (UFREF) is a national organization committed to building power and centering the voices of people working for the country’s largest retail corporations. Through scaled leadership development and base-building, UFR/EF is challenging major corporations and policymakers to create an economy and democracy that meets the needs of all working people. They utilize traditional on-the-ground organizing best practices - in-person outreach in workplaces and homes and public events and actions -  and leverage technology — social media, relational tools, and their digital platform — to bring retail workers into a shared community of support and advocacy to win bold corporate and public policy change.

California Organizer

UFR/EF is seeking a passionate and dynamic California Organizer to lead and build organizing efforts among retail workers in the state, specifically Walmart and Amazon workers, to drive state and national campaigns focused on economic and racial justice.

As an Organizer, you will work on empowering retail workers to organize their co-workers and communities for impactful public policy changes and corporate accountability. You’ll be responsible for developing leadership, building committees, organizing actions, and supporting campaigns around living wages, paid family leave, and equitable workplaces free from harassment and discrimination.

If you’re excited about worker empowerment, grassroots organizing, and using both in-person and online strategies to create bold change, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Organize and Recruit: Engage and recruit retail workers across California to support UFR/EF’s agenda. Use a combination of in-person outreach and digital tools to build a strong base of workers.

• Develop Leadership: Identify and develop worker-leaders who can drive campaigns and mobilize their peers for collective action.

• Campaign Execution: Support actions, press events, and public testimony to advance policies on fair wages and workplace equity.

• Storytelling: Help workers share their stories publicly, on social media, and with the press to elevate their voices.

• Collaborate: Work with UFR/EF staff and partners to create and implement strategies for growing programs and achieving goals.

• Data-Driven Strategy: Utilize data and technology to inform organizing strategies and meet campaign objectives.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1-2 years of labor organizing experience, with a preference for relational organizing.

• Strong communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in digital tools for organizing and base-building.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regularly within California.

• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $56,667 – $66,970 annually, depending on experience.

• Additional cost-of-living adjustment of up to $6,500, based on your location.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and 401k.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter here. 

United for Respect is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities, to apply.