Apply to be a Summer Organizing Union Leader!

July 7th-August 15th, 2025

The BTU seeks Summer Organizing Union Leaders (SOULs) to support BTU’s contract campaigns. SOULs receive training and coaching in effective organizing practices, including how to have effective one-on-one conversations and how to escalate a campaign. Throughout the summer SOULs will engage in conversations with BTU members and community members to engage them in the BPS-BTU contract campaign as well as newly organized charter school contract campaigns.

Job Description/Expectations:

Attend 10 hours of training sessions. Times will be determined based on what works best for majority of participants
Give a final presentation on Friday, August 15th
Spend 8-10 hours per week (outside of training sessions) supporting the BTU’s contract campaigns
Have one-on-one conversations with BTU members and allies
Track and document information gathered from conversations and actions taken
Attend the BTU/AFT MA Summer Organizing Institute from August 13-14 (strongly encouraged, but not required)
Must be a BTU member to apply. We are seeking a diverse group of SOULs: charter school educators, paras, RSPs, people of color, women and nonbinary, LGBTQ+, disabled folks and others encouraged to apply!

Compensation: $20/hour for 60 hours total ($1200)

Apply online at: btu.org/SOUL

Questions?

Please contact Judy Grant at jgrant@btu.org

SOUL Application 2025

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Name*

First Last

BPS ID (For Charter School Educators, enter 00)*

Phone*

Personal Email*

School/Program*

Role*

Years of Experience in BPS or Boston Charter School*

We are seeking a diverse group of SOULs: BIPOC, women and nonbinary, LGBTQ+, disabled folks and others encouraged to apply! Please share anything about your identities that you would like us to know.

This role has flexible hours but the SOUL cohort will meet together for a total of 10 hours of in-person trainings at the BTU. Below please list the dates and times when you are NOT available for in-person trainings (due to vacations, other work hours, etc).*

SOULs are highly encouraged to attend the BTU and AFT MA Summer Organizing Institute from August 13-14 at the BTU. Are you available on these dates to attend?*

Yes

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Why are you interested in this role? (100-200 words)*

In what ways have you been involved in the BTU? (A list is fine)*

What experience do you have in organizing-- whether in your school, community, or union (it’s ok if you don’t have prior experience!) (100-200 words)

What skills would you like to gain or develop through this program? (100-200 words)*

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