Executive Director-Field Organizer : Michigan
Michigan Education Association
Executive Director-Field Organizer
Based in East Lansing, MI
DATE OF POSTING: January 17, 2019
TERMINATION DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 23, 2019
POSITION: Executive Director-Field Organizer
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Per MEDA Master Agreement
STAFF RELATIONSHIP: Responsible to Marcy Felegy, Associate Executive Director
EMPLOYMENT DATE: As soon as possible
SEND APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
Human Resources Department
Michigan Education Association
1350 Kendale Blvd., P.O. Box 2573
East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Email: bhitchcock@mea.org
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Director-Field Organizer will assist with organizing campaigns, engage current members in organizing activities, assist Executive Directors and Local Option leaders with the monitoring and follow-up on membership dues collections, member recruitment and retention and assist with PAC campaigns.
These will include, but are not limited to:
- MEA member organizing, including new members, OBUMS, and members not in good standing
- Member dues collection in conjunction with Executive Director, Field Membership Assistant, Field Assistant and Local Option leaders/members
- Political campaign support
- Advocate in Small Claims Court
- Assist locals with building and implementing issue organizing
ASSIGNED DUTIES:
- Plan and coordinate an evolving series of organizing campaigns.
- Increase membership in an “open shop” environment.
- Help locals build a strong internal organizing structure and culture.
- Complete Power Mapping and analyze membership data for local units and track on a regular basis.
- Assist Executive Director and Local Option leaders with development and coordination of MEA member engagement activities.
- Provide analysis and feedback of all ongoing membership engagement/organizing activities.
- Assist Executive Director and Local Option leaders with local and area PAC committees and campaigns.
- Work with Executive Director, Field Membership Assistant, Field Assistant, and Local Option leaders/members with local programs and support procedures to assure the collection of MEA member dues.
- Assist locals with issue organizing.
- Serve on staff committees in areas of assignment.
- Perform specific duties in areas of assignment.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of creative campaign strategies and organizing approaches; campaign coordination experience.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in advocacy and issue organizing.
- At least one year, extensive experience as an organizer in the last five years, or demonstrated effectiveness in retaining/growing membership levels and organizational capacity within local associations.
- Ability to develop strategy around issues and to communicate those strategies effectively to staff, leaders and management.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- General computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and database skills.
- Fluency in oral and written communication.
- Ability to listen actively and frame issues.
- Team building and group facilitation skills.
- Independent project management skills; detail-oriented self-starter.
- Willingness to work long hours and participate in union-wide activities.
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Association leadership or staff experience.
- Experience incorporating digital and social media into campaigns.
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