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JOB TITLE: UniServ Director

Location: UniServ District 2 (Huntsville City, Alabama A & M, Drake Technical College and University of Alabama Huntsville)

Salary: Salary as per established negotiated agreement

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Duties: 

• To provide leadership and assistance for the local association(s) which comprise the UniServ District
• To advance the programs and promote the goals of the local associations, the AEA, and the NEA consistent with applicable policy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to develop and implement/coordinate an effective membership recruitment and retention program
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative/team environment
• Effective consulting, training and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizing skills
• Ability to relate to and work well with people
• Interest in and ability to become involved in legislative and political action activities
• Basic understanding in the use of computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets and data base applications
• A valid Alabama Driver’s License

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For Application and Further Information Contact:
Darryl R. Sinkfield, Assistant Executive Director for Field Services
Alabama Education Association
P. O. Box 4177
Montgomery, AL 36103-4177
Telephone: 334-834-9790 FAX: 334-263-5913

JOB TITLE: AEA Organizational Consultant (UniServ Director), Region B3

Location: AEA Headquarters Office, 345 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix

Closing Date: June 9, 2022 @ 5pm MST

Salary: $66,306 to $102,865 per year, commensurate with experience and training

Position Summary: This opening is for an Organizational Consultant position in Region B-3 which consists of six (6) local associations in school districts in the East Valley (Maricopa and Pinal Counties). The local associations include: Apache Junction EA, Chandler EA, ESP of Chandler, Florence EA, Gilbert EA, and Higley EA.

Qualifications:

• Teaching and/or public sector labor relations/labor law experience (preferred)
• BA/BS (preferred)
• Association staff experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of Arizona law, school finance, and educational issues (preferred)
• Experience in training and adult learning
• Experience in organizing
• Commitment to the labor movement and to the Arizona Education Association
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours

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Please submit your résumé to:

Arizona Education Association
ATTN: Nicole Adams
345 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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.

JOB TITLE: Director of Organizing and Growth Strategies

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Closing Date: June 1, 2022 or sooner

Position Summary: The Arizona Education Association is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Organizing and Growth Strategies in Phoenix, Arizona, to help AEA strengthen and grow its membership. The Director is a member of the management team and is responsible for the coordination of AEA’s field program that promotes the vision, mission and core values, and advances the strategic priorities and direction of AEA. The Director is responsible for effectively supervising field staff in all regional offices, through supporting, mentoring and coaching of field Organizational Consultants (UniServ Directors) and Associate Staff. AEA desires an individual who possesses sound project and management skills, and who works well in a team environment. The ideal candidate should be creative, flexible and enjoy performing a wide variety of tasks.

Experience and Education Preferred:

• Minimum of five years experience leading organizing campaigns, especially in states where union membership is not required by law.
• A track record of developing and implementing membership growth strategies with successful results.
• Minimum of five years experience in project, program or personnel management in the field of Organizational Development, Organizing, or related field.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Management or equivalent in a related field.
• Employment experience in public education.
• Employment experience in an advocacy organization such as NEA, state education association, labor organization, or community organization.

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How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and three (3) professional references to:

Arizona Education Association
Attention: Nicole Adams, Executive Assistant
345 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
or via email to: [email protected]

The Arizona Education Association offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit plan.

JOB TITLE: Director of Membership Growth and Organizing

Location: Latham, New York

Salary: To Be Determined

Closing Date: June 10, 2022

Position Summary: This position will support NYSUT and our affiliates in the development and growth of our membership. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of data and organizing strategies to identify, recruit, retain and grow NYSUT’s membership.

Essential qualifications for the assignment:

• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing, implementing, and winning comprehensive organizing campaigns that have resulted in increased membership, leadership, and member engagement
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing organizing blitzes including development of organizing rap, assessment questions, tracking tools and follow-up plans
• Demonstrated experience working on successful external/scratch organizing campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and leadership identification and development including skills in using data for targeting organizing campaigns
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and leaders
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, time and financial resources
• Project planning and staff management skills
• Ability to speak and write with professional skill and authority
• Demonstrated use of sound professional judgment
• Willingness and ability to advocate for the membership and the goals of NYSUT

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] no later than June 10, 2022.                                                                                   

Successful candidates will undergo a background and professional reference check.

Oregon

To view all current vacancies with the Oregon Education Association, you can visit their careers website at: https://www.oregoned.org/contact/employment.

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UniServ Consultant - SKEA & ASK-ESP

JOB TITLE: Assistant Executive Director (UniServ)

Location: Cranston, RI

Salary: In accordance with the NEARI and NSO/RI Collective Bargaining Agreement

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary: The UniServ Representative is a professional level position which provides a variety of services to local affiliates and members. The UniServ representative exercises considerable independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned responsibilities. The UniServ representative position often requires extended work hours, including evenings and weekends. This position is directly responsible to the Deputy Executive Director.

Job Description:

• Counsel, advise and represent local affiliates in the areas of collective bargaining, membership promotion, leadership development, grievance processing, and related labor relations activities.
• Counsel, advise and represent members with employment-related issues.
• Counsel and advise members on professional problems and issues.
• Provide or facilitate training programs for members and local affiliates.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local affiliate leadership, members and others.
• Provide local affiliate leadership and members information about NEARI and NEA programs.
• Participate in assigned secondary assignments, such as committees, work groups, etc.
• Participate in government relations activities and political campaigns as required.
• Provide public relations/communications assistance.
• Attend training activities.
• Attend/participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience, education or training in labor relations skills, including collective bargaining, grievance processing, organizing, membership advocacy, administrative hearings, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to independently coordinate workload and schedule.
• Valid driver's license and dependable automobile for association related activities.
• Evidence of self-motivation and high work ethic.

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Application Procedure:

A person interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of application describing their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in regard to the job description and qualifications listed above.

Please also submit a resume and the names of three references to:

Jennifer Azevedo, Esq.

Deputy Executive Director

NEARI

99 Bald Hill Road

Cranston, RI 02920

[email protected]