Arena Careers

This position is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the efforts of the International Union and affiliates by mobilizing membership in support of the union’s programs.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for leading the Union’s organizing efforts in the assigned area in the most efficient, economical and effective manner possible.
• Plans, assesses needs, and allocates resources; oversees the progress and effectiveness of projects; guides staff toward successful completion of projects.
• Supervises International and affiliate staff in campaigns for new collective bargaining laws and related organizing.
• Leads and administers organizing campaigns by identifying targets and developing a strategic plan according to the “AFSCME Organizing Model.”
• May direct a regionally-based organizing team focused on larger “Plan B” and “Plan C” (500+) public and private sector targets.
• May act as overall head of the entire AFSCME program in a state in which a new collective bargaining law is being enacted or implemented.
• May act as interim Organizing Director for a new affiliate-organizing program.
• Evaluates, guides and develops staff based on the “AFSCME Organizing Model.” Establishes goals and standards, conducts performance reviews, and makes appropriate recommendations regarding retention.
• Manages the area office's human and financial resources; determines the programmatic capability; administers the physical facility; and establishes and maintains all necessary business and operational relationships required to manage an enterprise efficiently.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in labor studies, labor relations or political action with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in union leadership acting in an official capacity to plan, administer and coordinate major union activities or a combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of labor unions and organizing as well as labor laws, both public and private sector.
• Advanced ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Advanced ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and fiscally manage large budgets.
• Advanced oral and written communications skills.
• Advanced ability to analyze research data and make logical conclusions.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated software.
• Bi-lingual skills may be desirable in certain assignments.

Travel & Work hours

• Extensive travel and extended work hours including weekends are required.
• Valid driver’s license required.