Director of Field Operations : California

California School Employees Association

Director of Field Operations

Based in San Jose, CA

CSEA is a public employee union representing over 240,000 classified school employees who work in 750 school districts and community colleges in California. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of classified school employees, expanding benefits, pensions, protections and improving the lives of the members and the students they serve. We are headquartered in San Jose, CA.

CSEA’s values and goals include social justice, affordable health care and security for working families. Our mission includes improving the lives of CSEA members and the students they serve. We seek a candidate who is passionate about standing up for members, students and unions.

Examples of duties:

• Maximize the union’s power in collective bargaining, representation and grassroots political action.
• Manage and direct the Field Operations Department, which includes 10 Field Offices with approximately 175 Labor Relations Representatives.
• Engage members and staff, and ensure they have training and resources to be effective.
• Develop and implement plans for increasing membership and dealing with right-to-work initiatives.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage Field Directors and other Operations staff.
• Negotiate and resolve sensitive and significant issues, including those raised by members, staff and the staff union.
• Create and maintain relationships with the Association President, Board of Directors and members.
• Allocate and budget resources to establish service and staff levels.
• Manage the Department budget, approve expendi¬tures, adjust as necessary.
• Coordinate and approve staff training.
• Collaborate with Department managers to coordinate Field priorities and activities.

Knowledge of:
A comprehensive Field Operations program.

Ability to:

• Work with the Executive Director, Association President, Board of Directors and senior management.
• Gain trust and confidence of members and member leaders.
• Engage in strategic planning with the members, managers and staff.
• Analyze situations, issues, define solutions, and manage change.
• Enhance leadership qualities throughout CSEA culture.
• Inspire, develop and lead staff.
• Show initiative, creativity and exercise sound judgment in negotiations, decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Be a trusted advisor.
• Handle high pressure situations with tact and professionalism.
• Delegate authority and responsibility and establish accountability.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate supervisory, professional and technical staff.
• Remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, with impact, both orally and in writing.
• Travel and work irregular hours or weekends

The ideal candidate will have the following background:

• 6 years’ labor relations and management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits of working at CSEA
Our members are the backbone of our public schools and community colleges. They keep schools vibrant, clean and safe so students can learn.

CSEA has a proud of history fighting for social and economic justice to make a difference in our member’s lives. Our mission is to improve the lives of our members, students and community. We are dedicated to fighting for income equality, affordable healthcare, quality education, and secure retirements for our members.

We offer a dynamic career opportunity. We have an excellent salary and benefits package with:

• 17 paid holidays
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Pension
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Work/life flexibility… an opportunity to enjoy the work you do, and find fulfillment through working with like-minded, dedicated professionals committed to this significant social mission

If you are creative and passionate about serving our communities, our schools and our members, then CSEA is the employer of choice for you.

To Apply
Please apply on our web site at www.csea.com/employment. Upload your résumé with a cover letter that explains your qualifications, interest and career goals.