POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Field
Staff (Job#2017-13)
DEPARTMENT: Field
Services - MSCF
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Field Services
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Professional
Staff / TEMPO bargaining unit
LOCATION: St. Paul
HOURS/STATUS: Full
Time (Temporary) / Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
To help leaders and members of Educational Support Professional (ESP),
P-12 and higher education unions build strong, viable organizations through
leadership training and development. Coordinate
and deliver the resources of Education Minnesota, National Education
Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Promote membership in, and an ongoing
commitment to, Education Minnesota, NEA and AFT. Assist locals in the development and
implementation of programs and activities related to membership growth,
professional issues, collective bargaining, member rights, political action,
and community partnerships. Organize the
unorganized education employee.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advice, local and member training, and appropriate
professional assistance to members and locals, including the following and
other such duties as assigned:
• Member Promotion – a) assist all
locals with a systematic on-going program of membership promotion, retention,
and recruitment; b) assist in organizing unorganized education employees; c)
identify and develop potential new leaders; d) promote and assist locals with
the integration of the Education Minnesota’s strategic goals and objectives in
local programs; and e) assist in recruiting participants, on an ongoing basis,
for all Education Minnesota workshops, trainings, conferences, as well as
Education Minnesota’s Minnesota Educator Academy.
• Collective Bargaining – a) assist all
locals in implementing state and local goals; b) coordinate assistance to local
negotiators from the Negotiations Department and other areas of Education
Minnesota, NEA and AFT; and c) may serve as local negotiator.
• Organizing – a) assist locals to
develop member engagement plans; and b) assist locals with identifying issues
around which to organize, setting goals and determining strategies and
timelines; train locals on organizing and member engagement.
• Member Rights – work to guarantee
members their rights through a) training local leaders in the recognition and
processing of grievances; b) preparing for and representing members and locals
at administrative hearings such as fair share, school board, unit clarifications,
and grievance proceedings; and c) counseling members and locals in achieving
individual human rights as provided by statute, rules, practice, negotiations
or contract.
• Communications – assist in developing
a viable internal and external communications program designed to perpetuate a
consistent flow of member and local information.
• Legislative and Political Action – a)
assist local leaders in developing and implementing an effective local lobbying
and political action program; and b) coordinate communication between members
and legislators and facilitate the processes needed to work effectively in the
political and legislative arena.
• Education Issues – a) assist all
locals in implementing state and local goals; and b) provide training and
accurate information to members on issues related to education and professional
development.
• Professionalism: Staff Skills for
Workplace Success – a) coordinate the day-to-day operations of the office
including direction of support staff and the office budget where applicable,
after consultation with the appropriate supervisor; b) participate in
personal/professional growth and staff development opportunities in
consultation with the appropriate supervisor; and c) accept additional
assignments from the Director of Field Services and/or designee.
CONTACTS
Education
Minnesota leaders and members Education Minnesota staff
Government leaders and agencies General public
Community
and civic leaders
MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS
OPERATED
Personal computer Internet and browser software
Mobile
communication device Windows-based word processing software
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Experience including, but not limited
to; education issues, collective bargaining, political and legislative action,
grievance processing, local and member training, member consultation skills and
experience in working with elected leaders at all levels is desirable.
• Understanding of organizing
principles, labor relations and experience in a union environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others in
a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills,
including writing, speaking and making presentations.
• Experience in working with
confidential and sensitive information.
• Skill in strategic thinking and
problem-solving, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate
alternatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must have an active personal credit
card.
• Must be willing to maintain residency
within the assignment area.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous work in a higher education
setting.
•
Previous union
work experience.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This is a temporary position for a
duration of up to twelve (12) months.
Willingness to work nights and
weekends as needed. Some travel
required.
EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: the position requires
use of clear and articulate speech; ability to read and comprehend written and
oral directions; ability to effectively deal with tight deadlines; sitting for
long periods, stooping, bending, reaching and standing for long periods;
repetitive movement with hands and wrists; use of computer keyboard; and
carrying materials (up to 5 lb. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.).
POSTING DEADLINE: This position is posted both externally
and internally; for best consideration, apply online; include a resume, by 11:59 PM on Monday, December 18, 2017.
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