Internships with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
The Rochester &
Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
combines the strength of unions and working
families by uniting them to improve
the lives of working families, by bringing
fairness in the workplace and
through securing social and economic equity in
our region.
Internship
Program
To participate in the internship graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in a college or university. The internship is available during the fall and spring semesters as well as the summer. Basic qualifications are as follows:
- Internship is open to all majors
- Must have basic computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in person and over the phone
- Basic understanding of Organized Labor
- Basic understanding of Government and Legislative process
- Issues research
- Assist with the development and distribution of marketing materials
- Assist in planning and organizing events
- Database and record management
- Assist with member and community outreach
- Clerical and administrative tasks
- Gain first-hand knowledge of the Labor process
- Knowledge of organizing techniques used by union members
- Understanding of legislative process beginning at the grassroots level
- Improved communication skills
- Increased awareness and familiarity with news/media processes
- College Credit is available
Cover
letter
Resume
Transcript
Two letters
of recommendation
One to two
page writing sample on any labor issue
Please send
the above
information
to:
Attn:
Intern
Coordinator
RLCAFLCIO@aol.com
SEIU Local 200United Seeks Organizer
ORGANIZER
SEIU
Local 200United is an Upstate New
York-wide local union of public and human
service workers with offices in
Local 200United is looking
for smart, motivated individuals who want to
help workers fight for better
working conditions, dignity on the job, and
improvements in health care for all
working families.
Essential Job Functions:
New member organizers help
workers run campaigns to form a union in the
workplace, often against
significant opposition from management and
corporate owners.
Responsibilities include:
- Through house visits,
leafleting, and phone
calls, identify workers who are
interested in forming a union.
- Meet
with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone
calls, house visits, and small group
meetings) to discuss the benefits of
a union and expected opposition from
management.
- Train and support
workers to take action,
organize a union drive, and become
leaders in the workplace.
- Plan
and lead actions, rallies, events, and
strikes.
- Effectively implement the programs
and policies of Local 200United at all
times.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated
leadership skills at work, on
campus, or in the community. Experience
as a union or community organizer
preferred.
- Ability to work with
people from diverse
backgrounds and cultures. Bilingual
skills a plus.
- Ability to work
independently, solve problems,
and manage time and priorities.
- Willingness to work long hours,
including nights
and weekends.
- Good listening,
speaking and written
communication skills.
- Automobile and valid driver's
license.
SEIU
Local 200United offers competitive
salary and benefits.
SEIU
Local 200United is an equal
opportunity employer committed to staff
diversity. Women
and people of color are encouraged to
apply.
Send résumé and cover letter
to:
Shelley
Ceravolo, Lead Organizer
SEIU Local 200United
Or
e-mail your résumé and cover letter
to:
sceravolo@local200united.org
NILICO Seeks Labor Rep in Western NY
Put your experience as a labor and
community activist to
work.
National Income Life, an upstate
New York based, 100%
union label insurance company providing
supplemental insurance programs for
individual union members and their families --
is seeking a self-motivated
individual to represent our company and its
programs to labor unions in the
Western NY Region.
If you are a
disciplined self-starter with outstanding
communication skills, this is the opportunity
for you. We offer unlimited
earning potential along with a stock purchase
plan.
Turn your contacts into a mutually
beneficial and
valuable
opportunity.
Please e-mail resumes
to pr@nilico.com
or call J.T. Tasker, Labor
Relations Director at (585) 279 –
3512.
1199SEIU Seeks Secretary - Grade 6
Position Title: Secretary - Grade 6
Assignment: HS VII - Rochester
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Classification: Limited
Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalent; At least one year of secretarial experience; Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Access, Email and Internet; Typing skills of 45 words per minute; Excellent verbal and written communication; Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, members and the general public; Ability to organize work assignments; Ability to work overtime when required; Ability to work independently; Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design tables and reports using MS Access and Excel
- Maintain database, spreadsheets and files
- Respond to staff inquiries
- Compose, prepare and type correspondence for signature
- May work independently preparing correspondence and recurring reports for supervisor's signature
- Receives incoming calls, takes messages and responds to questions and answers
- Establish and maintain a filing system
- Produce copies of letters, reports agreements, contracts, etc.., and distribute as directed
- Prepares presentation materials
- Perform other related duties as assigned
General Information:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and a cover letter to the Staff Support Department - Located on the 13th floor of teh 310 building.
Posting Date: June 26, 2008
Applications must be received by: July 10, 2008
1199SEIU is an equal opportunity employer