Greetings,

United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is currently hiring a full-time National Organizer! The position will focus on Campus Worker Solidarity Campaigns. The position will be based out of Washington, DC and requires a two-year commitment, a dedication to social and economic justice, the ability to self-motivate, ability to work in a non-hierarchical staff team and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. The position offers a competitive nonprofit salary, a comprehensive health benefits package, and a union contract including flexible vacation time (USAS staff belong to IFPTE Local 70).

Formed in 1997, USAS is a national grassroots organization run entirely by youth and students on high school, college and university campuses across the United States. USAS develops youth leadership and runs strategic student-labor solidarity campaigns with the goal of building sustainable power for working people. National staff works closely with students to support ongoing campus organizing; coordinates the activities of local organizations into international actions and campaigns; puts together meetings, trainings, and conferences; maintains communication and coordination with domestic and international allies; and facilitates the infrastructure development of a dynamic movement.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, a resume, and your responses to the attached application to register@usas.org in a single PDF file (or a single Word.doc file) with 'Staff Application-[your last name]' in Subject Line. Applications are due October 26, 2009. Applicants will be notified the first week in November and the position will start as soon as possible after notification. The incoming organizer will be trained by current national organizers and overseen by a National Coordinating Committee of student organizers.

USAS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.