LOCATION: Eastbay
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Area Field Director, this position has the following responsibility:
• Train and assist staff in identifying, recruiting, developing, and partnering with leaders to successfully implement the mission, goals, and work of the union
• Coordinate teams of staff and members in developing and implementing industry vision, programs, and campaigns
• Challenge staff and assist to embrace change in all aspects of their work
• Help develop direct campaigns to resolve workplace issues
• Assist staff/lead contract negotiations, campaigns, and strikes
• Guide integration of politics and organizing support into the daily work of staff in the workplace
• Participate in and/or lead new organizing and political campaigns as needed
• Train, develop, and hold staff accountable in all aspects of their work
• Evaluate staff; develop and implement staff development plans
• Cover for vacation and troubleshoot on particularly difficult staff assignments
• As part of the supervisory team, contribute to organizational vision and manage the local's strategic plans and campaigns
Other duties as assigned
Frame issues and articulate organizational values and priorities
• Lead and work effectively as part of a team
• Work highly independently and exercise good judgment
• Inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with staff and members
• Bargain contracts and deal with tough employers and anti-union consultants
• Work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• 3+ years of experience in union or community organizing and representation
• Proven ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership
• Experience working as part of a team highly desirable
• Salaried position; may require nonstandard work hours and/or weekend and holiday work.
• Extensive travel may be required, primarily within Northern California.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving
(minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$50,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary range is $122,536.97 - $140,917.52 and is based on qualifications and experience. There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
