AFT-WV Organizing Activist

AFT-West Virginia is seeking Organizing Activists to engage and recruit potential members to our union.

The Organizing Activist will be responsible for recruiting potential members using member-to-member engagement techniques, including but not limited to phone calls, peer texting, emailing, and postcard writing campaigns.

Organizing Activists will receive training and coaching in effective organizing practices in an onboarding zoom.

This position will be a paid position for $20 per hour with various assigned hours per week. All work must be completed during after-school hours or on weekends.

If you are interested, please complete the form below. If you have questions about the program, please email Tega at ttoney@aftwv.org or call the AFT-West Virginia office at 304-344-2679.

First Name

Last Name

How long have you been a member of AFT-WV?

Phone number

Personal email address

What is your county of employment?

What is your job title?

Select an Onboarding Meeting Date (online)

This role has flexible hours, but you will be required to meet for an onboarding meeting (virtual) at the beginning of August and weekly check-in calls with the AFT-WV VP/Director of Organizing and staff rep. Please use the drop down menu to select which onboarding meeting in August best works for your schedule.

In what ways have you been involved in AFT (local, state, or national)?

What experience do you have in organizing - whether in your school, community or union?