Executive Director/Union Organizer : District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia

NEASO
National Education Association Staff Organization

Executive Director/Union Organizer

Based in Washington, DC

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITES:
The National Education Association Staff Organization (NEASO), a 250 + member labor union, is seeking an Executive Director to work in a fast-paced, transitioning organization. Position requires successful individual to effectively organize, plan and implement a wide range of projects related to organizing and representing union members.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Negotiate, write, interpret and enforce a collective bargaining agreement
• Prepare and submit required tax, corporate and government forms
• Monitor, maintain and develop financial and administrative records and reports
• Analyze financial information and develop annual budgets
• Research, prepare and present grievances and arbitrations
• Accurately respond to member inquiries
• Prepare documents/reports using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Communicate via telephone, fax, and Microsoft Outlook
• Research
• Communicate via the internet
• Oversee all aspects of the organization and staff
• Interact with NEASO Board and members, NSO representatives, other Unions on the property, NEA affiliates and NEA management
• Participate in elections of NEASO officers/delegates and ratification processes
• Travel 1 day per week to NEASO-MB located in Gaithersburg, MD
• Conduct Union Trainings (steward trainings, grievance trainings, committee trainings, basic rights, etc.)
• Organizing and Bargaining Unit team building activities
• Bargaining Negotiations Lead
• Point person on Grievances and their filings
• Counsel and advisement on strategies and issues as they come up
• Joint Labor Management meeting Participation
• Assistance resolving member concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Other Job Duties:

• Participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and committees as required
• Maintain records of meetings attended
• Participate on committees and in meetings as required at Member Benefits
• Post information on the NEASO website
• Participate in NSO activities and training as directed (some travel)
• Perform other duties as directed by the NEASO president

Minimum Education, Skills and Experience:

• College degree and/or post graduate work in the discipline of labor relations
• Minimum of five years of experience in labor relations and conflict resolution
• Experience with the National Labor Relations Act, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Fair Labor Standards Act, Department of Labor Office of Labor – Management Standards, American Arbitration Association
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office, especially word, excel and outlook
• Knowledge of and ability to complete/file tax forms and required governmental forms
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time requirements is essential

Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Please send a cover letter, including salary history, with résumé and references to: NEASO c/o Jean Mondejar, 1201 16th Street, NW Washington DC 20036-3290 or neaso-resume@nea.org. Résumés must be received by COB on August 30, 2019.