Wisconsin Education Association Council
 

Organizer

Based in the Madison, WI office

 

JOB TITLE: Organizer
DATE OF POSTING: December 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: January 7, 2026
ESTIMATED DATE TO FILL: February 1, 2026

I. General Description of the Position’s Function and Purpose:
The Organizer will lead field organizing efforts in targeted local associations and potential units within Wisconsin – with a focus on education support professionals. The work will be centered around the basic tools of relational organizing: one-on-one meetings, asking potential members to join, power analysis, charting internal relationships, leadership identification, action and evaluation. The Organizer will also develop and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies, as well as coordinate and lead new unit organizing campaigns. This is a membership growth position, and applicants should be prepared to spend a majority of their time recruiting, maintaining and developing worker leaders. This position is based in the Madison, WI, office. 

The work will be carried out in close cooperation with UniServ Directors assigned to the targeted local association and the local leaders of the targeted locals. The Organizer will report to the WEAC Field Services Manager. This is a one-year position, with potential to extend beyond one year, and is subject to the collective bargaining agreement between the WEAC and the USU.

II. Responsibilities:

• Set up one-on-one meetings with local leaders, members and potential members.
• Conduct regular building visits for association visibility, potential member recruitment and related efforts.
• Relational organizing including: one-on-one meetings, asking potential members to join, power analysis, charting internal relationships, leadership identification, action and evaluation
• Recruit and train member organizers and organizing committees at Local Associations and in potential new units as assigned. 
• Build networks of leaders within existing and new member units.
• Utilize and carry out the tools of relational organizing: one-on-one meetings, power analysis, charting/mapping internal relationships, teaching and training, action, and evaluation.
• Organize and carry out member recruitment.
• Write and provide training (or train-the-trainer training) to local associations in organizing for power.
• Write and create relevant membership campaign plans and materials.
• Work cooperatively with UniServ Directors, local leaders and others involved in local organizing efforts.
• Lead organizing campaigns such as Year Round Organizing, etc.
• Enter and analyze data related to member programs and organizing.
• Provide regular reports to the appropriate governance body and WEAC Field Services Manager regarding the significant activities of the Organizer. 
• Participate in regular team meetings with the other Organizing Directors and the Field Services Manager. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the WEAC Field Services Manager.

III. Qualifications:
Required 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Higher level degree or coursework preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing member recruitment plans and growing union membership.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing issue and/or contract campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to pursue projects with energy, passion, and perseverance, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to meet the extensive demands of the job.
• Ability to promote and adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the NEA and WEAC Board of Directors and Representative Assembly.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of individual member(s) concerns in a professional and confidential manner.
• Perform all duties in a professional and competent manner. 
• Current driver’s license, insured vehicle in good driving condition and ability to travel throughout Wisconsin to engage with assigned locals, members and potential members. 
• Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends as assigned.
• A demonstrated commitment to public education.
• Perform all duties in a professional and competent manner. 
• Knowledge of computers, skills in using spreadsheets, word processing, and other software programs

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Wisconsin public sector labor laws as well as labor relations law related to the membership recruitment, representational petition campaigns and elections.
• Broad understanding of the critical issues and problems facing preK-12 educators in Wisconsin and nationally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze member data for strategic purposes.
• Experience developing and implementing plans based on analysis of current events, organization goals and attitudes. 

IV. Interpersonal skills:
Required

• Effective public speaker
• Clear and lucid writing
• Social awareness
• Ability/desire to work with a diverse population
• Strong personal planning and time management skills
• Ethical, integrity, and inclusiveness
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Initiative
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Relationship building
• Leadership
• Organizational sensitivity
• Flexibility
• Detail oriented

V. Salary and Fringe Benefits
Excellent salary and benefit package under the Professional Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting salary range of $98,000 – $135,000, based on experience.

VI. Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. CST, January 7, 2026. Please provide a letter of interest detailing your experience in the areas of responsibility outlined above, résumé and three professional references to Jill Hein at: HeinJ@weac.org.

WEAC Mission Statement
The members of the Wisconsin Education Association Council advocate for great public education for the common good.

The Wisconsin Education Association Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.