Peoples Organizing Center at MLK Labor

Based in Seattle, WA

High-impact opportunity to support the development of breakthrough strategies and tactics to grow

the labor movement in Seattle, WA, and beyond. The Peoples Organizing Center housed at MLK

Labor, was born out of an exceptional partnership among Seattle-area local unions, the King County

Central Labor Council, international unions, and the AFL-CIO national union federation to advance

new external organizing strategies that can be replicated in other regions. The Centers work is

guided by strategic organizing goals and a commitment to racial equity, gender equity, and climate

justice.

Position Summary:

The Organizer is responsible for utilizing innovative organizing strategies to build worker power in

collaboration with participating unions and community organizations. This can take many forms,

including but not limited to:

• Understanding and executing the stages and components of an organizing campaign arc
• Creating a strategic plan with specific, achievable goals, tactics, and the development of a

detailed timeline

• Identifying needs and utilizing traditional and innovative organizing tools to move campaigns

efficiently

• Obtaining worker commitments to each other and their union through different means of

worker outreach, such as house visits, work site visits, phone banking, and in-person group

meetings

• Creating union literature such as leaflets, palm cards, and zines
• Planning and implementing digital/online campaigns on different web and social media

platforms

• Coalition building with local unions and community organizations
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Participating in occasional work in outside weather conditions
• Work hours and days will fluctuate as necessary to meet campaign needs, worker schedules,

actions, and other activities that may require long days, evenings, and weekends.

Accountability:

The Organizer will operate under the supervision and guidance of the Peoples Organizing Center

Executive Director and Deputy Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Critical thinking, a strong sense of social justice, and the ability to move people beyond their

fear towards collective action

• Openness to out-of-the-box, creative, and innovative tactics for organizing
• Demonstrated ability to win union organizing campaigns
• Ability to have professional relationships with union organizing directors, principal officers,

and organizers

• Experience in a coalition where participants successfully used strategic collective power to

change material conditions, such as a change in corporate policy or public policy

• Capable of juggling multiple responsibilities and handling fast-paced settings, multiple

projects, and tight deadlines

• Motivated to develop ones own skills, acquire knowledge and proactively seek opportunities

to learn

• Valid drivers license, vehicle, and auto insurance

Preferred:

• Experienced in navigating various recognition processes, in particular through the National

Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for RC Elections and/or WA State Public Employees Relations

Commission (PERC)

• Ability to speak and write in Spanish
• Previous/current union membership

Compensation and Benefits:

The Organizer is an OPEIU 8 represented position with employer-paid benefits (healthcare,

retirement, and other benefits) and a starting salary of $90,000 annually. This is a project position

whose continuity will be based on grant funding.

To apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references topia@mlklabor.org.

Please use the subject line Center Organizer – (Your Name) and attach application documents in

PDF.

Application deadline: January 28, 2026

MLK Labor is an equal opportunity employer. BIPOC, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ people are

encouraged to apply