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JOB TITLE: Deputy Director, Director of Member Engagement and External Affairs

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training

Position Summary: The Deputy Director and Director of Member Engagement and External Affairs shall be appointed, supervised, and evaluated by the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the management of lobbying efforts, campaigns, elections, communications, and professional development programs. The Director is responsible for supervising staff in the lobbying, political, communications and quality teaching and learning departments and will work with the Organizational Consultants and Associate Staff in those programmatic areas. The Director will also take the lead in handling AEA/AEASO workplace issues and oversee the management of the organization at the discretion of the Executive Director in his/her absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as acting Executive Director as requested during any absence of the Executive Director.
• Oversee and direct the work of the Organizational Consultants in the government relations (lobbying) and political roles, the communications role, and the quality teaching and learning role.
• Oversee and direct the work of the Associate Staff assigned to assist AEA program work as it relates to graphic design/communication and the AEA Public Policy Team.
• Assess the training needs of assigned staff and make appropriate recommendations on fulfilling those identified needs.
• Develop relationships and partner with other state-wide education organizations and advocacy groups so that AEA is seen as a respected and valued partner at the state level.
• Lead in the development of the various grant writing proposals to the NEA as they relate to campaigns and elections, legislative crisis proposals, communication support, and professional learning proposals.
• Work with the lobbyist to develop appropriate reporting and sharing of information to AEA officers, executive director, communications, and field staff so information is flowing and a general awareness of important matters is shared with AEA members to engage them during the course of the legislative session and through AEA lobby day efforts.
• Strategize with the political organizer to develop a campaign plan that is realistic and focused from the local level up so that political action is a means to develop capacity, build power and engage our members at the local level.
• Coordinate strategy with our locals to recruit and train school board candidates.
• Strategically partner with allies and legal experts to assist pro-public education advocates to qualify for the ballot and challenge anti-public education candidates from making the ballot.
•  Assist the political organizer with a year-round approach and plan to fundraise for the AEA Fund for Public Education and the Education Improvement and Defense Fund.
• Work to establish local PAC committees and train them on fundraising ideas, engagement opportunities, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct on audit on current communications practices and survey members so AEA can effectively target ongoing efforts to effectively reach all members and not just those who are current leaders. Develop a focus group of potential members to further enhance this information on how AEA is perceived and what information they know about the statewide union.
• Pursue a statewide branding effort so AEA is highly visible to both members and potential members and is seen as leading on issues that matter.
• Develop a wrap-around communications plan that incorporates multiple ways of sharing AEA’s message across various platforms on social media, print media, and through AEA’s website and publications.
• Create a cadre of local leaders and educators who have been media trained and prepared to speak on education policy matters at the state legislature and before the media.
• Develop trainings for local associations to assist them in communications efforts with both members and potential members so they are regularly sharing the important work the union is doing and asking people to join them in their efforts to build power and membership at the local level.
• Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development programs and other activities that reflect the union’s value of teaching as an esteemed profession.
• Promote professional development opportunities that are of value to new educators to assist them in being successful in the profession. These offerings should be tied into the work of the local association, so that new educators see their local union leading these training opportunities and fostering positive working relationships with district administration.
• Provide periodic reports to the Executive Director, State Officers, and/or Board of Directors.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

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Please submit your résumé, cover letter and 3 references to:

Arizona Education Association
Attn: Nicole Adams
345 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
fax: 602-240-6887
email: [email protected]

Should your résumé generate further interest, AEA will send you an Employment Application. This completed application must be submitted for any further employment consideration.

Kansas

There are no job postings available at this time. For more information about this affiliate, please visit the Kansas National Education Association.

JOB TITLE: Director of Communications

Location: MEA HQ - Augusta

Closing Date: Close of Business – December 15, 2023

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Communications, journalism, public relations or other relevant field
• Five years of recent experience (within 5 years) in the field of communications including print media, public relations, broadcast, and social media
• Excellent writing and editing skills (writing sample(s) required from individuals selected for interview)
• Understand the dynamics of organizing and recruiting members and volunteers
• Working knowledge of union and education issues
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel and work various hours including evenings and occasional weekends

Desired Qualifications:

• MA in Communications, journalism, public relations or other relevant field
• Experience in Graphic Design

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APPLICANT: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 letters of reference to:

Rachelle Bristol, Executive Director

Maine Education Association

35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

or [email protected]

Maryland

To view all current vacancies with the Maryland State Education Association, you can visit their careers website at: https://www.marylandeducators.org/careers/.

JOB TITLE: Managing Director, Public Affairs

Location: Rockville, MD

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Salary: MCEA offers a competitive salary. The Managing Director salary is calculated as 10% over the top step on the MCEA staff union, the Professional Staff Organization’s, salary scale.

Position Summary: The Managing Director of Public Affairs is a strategic leader in MCEA and part of the union’s management team that is accountable for executing the union’s mission, goals, and annual priorities in pursuit of the union’s vision through the development and implementation of the communications, political, and community engagement programs.

As a member of Senior Staff, the Managing Director of Public Affairs is responsible for effective execution of the organization’s communications, political program, and community engagement programs including oversight of program resources and assigned staff, and the inclusion and involvement of MCEA leaders and members, to accomplish MCEA’s strategic goals.

This position provides oversight to appropriate related committees of MCEA and serves on various workgroups as needed relation to development of strategies, policies, and procedures that relate to the areas directed, including as a representative of the union with outside coalition partners and other external allies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, political science, and/or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience supervising & evaluating employees.
• Minimum four years’ experience managing communications, media projects and/or political campaigns.
• Minimum three years of experience in strategic planning, leadership, project management, supervision, and budgeting.
• Excellent writing, editorial expertise and communications skills, and the ability to make information easily accessible for all audiences.
• Knowledge of the values, goals, and mission of MCEA, tenets of unionism, and the core issues that resonate within the public education arena.
• Functional knowledge of website management (i.e. HTML, FTP, etc.) and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

Position will be open until filled.

Qualified applicants should send cover letter, résumé, and 3 writing samples to:

Heather Carroll-Fisher, Executive Director, c/o Mary Neal at: [email protected]

Subject: Managing Director, Public Affairs

JOB TITLE: Organizational Specialist, Political Action

Location: Rockville, MD

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Salary: $89,288.96

Position Summary: MCEA is seeking an experienced and energetic political organizer to join our team. The vision and goals for the MCEA political program are established and driven by MCEA member leaders. This organizational specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with members and MCEA staff to create and implement strategic tactical plans to fulfill the vision and goals. The political action organizational specialist will also work to advocate for progressive and bold pro-public education policies at the Montgomery County Board of Education, Montgomery County Council, and the Maryland General Assembly. They must be able to organize and effectively communicate at all levels – with grassroots communities, established community leaders, elected decision-makers, and MCEA members. Attention to detail, self-motivation, high energy, passion for the MCEA mission, and commitment to a member-led, democratic union are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of political organizing or campaign experience with a labor union, state or local organization, non-profit community organization, or progressive elected official.
• Experience with elements of comprehensive strategic campaigns, such as media, research, field, communications, and GOTV programs.
• Knowledge of county and state legislative and budget processes and local and state political landscape.
• Ability to craft and implement electoral and legislative plans.
• Understanding of the state’s ballot initiative process and of federal, state and local campaign finance regulations.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships, and hold others accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to creating a positive work environment that encourages personal responsibility, initiative, and innovation.
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups of people, from union members to union staff, and member leaders to elected officials, to other community and issue stakeholders.
• Fluency in a second language is desirable.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

The position will be open until filled. Qualified applicants should send cover letter, résumé, and 3 writing samples to: Lindsay Barrett, Acting Managing Director of Public Affairs, c/o Michelle Hughes at: [email protected]

Subject: OS, Political Action

JOB TITLE: Educator Recruitment and Professional Development Specialist

Location: Jackson, MS

Salary: The base salary for this position is $45,715.

Closing Date: The application period will remain open until the position is filled.

PositionSummary: As the Educator Recruitment and Professional Development Specialist at MAE, you will be an integral part of our effort to support educators from across the career continuum in furthering their professional and instructional skills. In this role you will work closely with all MAE departments and governance leaders to create an instructional and professional development (IPD) program incorporating professional issues advocacy and leadership development at the state and local levels. You will be the point person that ensures that all educators across Mississippi have access to relevant and effective offerings to better support their students and continue growing as an educator.

Job Requirements:

• Successful teaching experience, with a minimum of three years’ experience in the classroom
• BA/BS Required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively
• Experience in training and adult learning
• Direct experience in program development and delivery
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to work harmoniously with other professionals and a history of giving attention to details
• Must understand teacher evaluation issues
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours

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Interested applicants can submit applications to [email protected].

JOB TITLE: UniServ Director

Location: Missouri NEA St. Louis Office 955 Gardenview Office Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63141

Closing Date: Friday, December 8, 2023

Salary: This bargaining unit position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Position Summary: Missouri NEA is seeking applicants for the position of UniServ Director. The role of a MNEA UniServ Director is to support and assist local association officers, leaders, and members to organize and maintain strong, effective local associations in the assigned unit. The UniServ Director is expected to develop a constructive working relationship with the officers, leaders, and members of those locals within the unit along with fellow staff within the state and national associations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Successful public school employment experience and/or leadership/staff experience with an advocacy organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and coordinate an effective, measurable membership organizing program or campaign
• Proven ability to work independently and in a diverse, collaborative environment
• Effective consulting, training, presentation, and representation skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership development skills
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic vision and plan
• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office; along with other relevant social media and technology
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel within the unit, around the state, and to national meetings

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Application Procedures: Any person wishing to be considered for this position should send:

(1) a letter of application covering experience, knowledge, and skills that pertain to the job description/qualifications listed,
(2) a completed application, and
(3) a current resume containing contact information for three references. Applications for consideration must include all components listed.

All materials must be sent electronically to Shannon Weber - Missouri NEA Assistant Executive Director of Field Services ([email protected]).