Union Field Representative : Maine

Maine State Employees Association
SEIU Local 1989

Union Field Representative

Based in Augusta, ME

Summary: Maine State Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, is seeking to hire an experienced union organizer to serve its affiliated local unions.

Description: MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 is a labor union representing over 13,000 public and private sector employees throughout the State of Maine.

Duties:

• Facilitate a continuous internal organizing program within your assigned district
• Recruit new members
• Engage membership in union activity including: identify worksite issues, organize and take worksite concerted activity, implement contract campaigns, engage in political program, engage in public pressure campaigns
• Identify, recruit, train and support member leaders
• Identify, recruit and mentor union stewards
• Assist stewards and members in using all steps of the formal grievance process including administrative hearings and arbitrations
• Develop and implement creative organizational strategies to build the local union and advance the interests of its members
• May negotiate contracts with public and private sector employers
• Investigate and analyze facts, prepare witnesses and case presentations, handle grievances and arbitrations
• Assist in planning and conducting educational programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of organized labor to build power for working people
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to workers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to be self-directed, think on your feet, and solve problems creatively
• Must be able to work independently and follow strategic campaign plans
• Experience in developing leadership
• Experience with building worker power through organizing
• Experience with negotiating contracts and advocating for union members in arbitration and administrative hearings preferred
• Proficient with computers, internet research tools, and Microsoft applications
• Experience with databases like VAN or UnionWare preferred
• Ability to write contract language, reports and summaries, and to utilize databases;
• Must be able to travel for extended periods, and to work long hours, including weekends as needed
• Must have a car and a valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred

This position is a bargaining unit position.

MSEA- SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.

To Apply
Send résumé, references and writing sample to: Jessica Doody, Executive Assistant, MSEA- SEIU Local 1989, 65 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or jessica.doody@mseaseiu.org.