Hey, NYSUT Members in New York State! We want YOU to be a part of the plan to build the strongest union in history. Join the NYSUT Member Organizing Institute. With attacks on public schools, colleges, and workers coming from both the state and federal level, it’s sometimes challenging to have your voice heard and to make a difference. That’s why NYSUT founded the Member Organizing Institute. Launched in the summer of 2017, we are rapidly building our statewide network of member organizers who will take a leading role in the campaign to promote our members’ rights and fight for educational justice!
Program Requirements
Successful applicants should feel comfortable having one-to-one conversations with members of NYSUT at their homes (the work you do will be in the region where you live or work). These conversations aim to be deeply engaging and build a long-lasting relationship between members and their union.
The NYSUT Statewide Member Organizing Institute requires participants to commit to all aspects of the program.
In particular, all participants will be expected to:
- Complete either 12 or 18 shifts (4 hours each) over the 12 week duration of the program.
- Attend (1) one of (4) four multi day training sessions:
- June 28 & 29, Rochester Regional Office, Rochester NY
- July 5 & 6, Nassau NYSUT Regional Office, Long Island, NY
- July 7 & 8, Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center, Tarrytown NY
- July 8, 9, & 10, NYSUT Headquarters, Latham NY
- Accept observation and constructive feedback from NYSUT Organizers.
- Be comfortable with the basic navigation of a smartphone.
- Be on their feet walking for most of their shift, including in inclement weather and after dark. Driving between houses may be required as well.
- Because we will be visiting members at their home, participants must be vaccinated or provide weekly negative COVID tests.
Shifts & Compensation
Members accepted to participate in the NYSUT Member Organizing Institute will receive $25 an hour as well as reimbursement for mileage and tolls.
Apply Today
The deadline for applying to the NYSUT Member Organizing Institute is June 10, 2022.
Link to Apply: https://nysut.cc/moi2022
Questions?
Please email Megan O’Brien: Megan.OBrien@nysut.org