UniServ Director – Olympic UniServ Council : Washington

Washington Education Association

Washington Education Association

UniServ Director
Olympic UniServ Council

Based in Poulsbo, WA

Post Date: June 19, 2020

The Washington Education Association is seeking applicants for the position of UniServ Director for the Olympic UniServ Council in Poulsbo, WA. A job description is included on the following pages. This position is currently available to internal and external applicants.

The Washington Education Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the desire of the Washington Education Association to interview applicants from an application/interview pool that reflects the diversity of the greater community for each vacancy as it occurs.

To be considered for this position, the following documents are required:

  • Cover letter
  • Updated résumé reflecting qualifications for this position
  • Signed WEA application form
  • List of three professional references, including contact information

A completed WEA application form is required. In addition, applications may also be obtained by calling Human Resources at 800-622-3393, Ext.7002. The WEA offices are currently closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, but you can leave a message at this number and it will be relayed to Human Resources.

The deadline for receipt of cover letter, résumé, signed application and list of references is on or before Friday, July 3, 2020.

Job description – UniServ Director – WEA Olympic

Supervision: The successful applicant will function as a member of the Advocacy & Organizing Center of the Washington Education Association. The representative shall report to the Director or Manager of the Advocacy & Organizing Center.

Location and Demographics: The WEA Olympic Council is located on the scenic Kitsap Peninsula. Trees and mountain views surround the office. It is a short five-minute drive to the Hood Canal floating bridge and less than thirty minutes to either the Bainbridge/Seattle or Kingston/Edmonds ferry.

Living in Kitsap County provides the best of both worlds – proximity to outdoor activities in the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound – or small, unique communities known for local eateries, shopping and the arts.

The Council covers a large geographic area; 25 miles southwest of Shelton to Neah Bay and from the Puget Sound to the Pacific Coast. WEA Olympic represents 34 locals: 1 Community College, 10 K-12 ESP and 23 K-12 EA units ranging in size from 4-750 members. Overall membership stands at approximately 5,200 members. The locals are comprised of committed and caring members and are led by engaged leaders willing to work in solidarity with each other and the Council.

Our Council team consists of three UniServ Representatives, two Field Assistants, and the Council President. We have a strong collaborative culture in our Council.

Primary responsibilities of the position

  • Assist the WEA in the development and implementation of systems, programs and organizational strategies that create a member-driven culture of organizing and advance the goals of the WEA.
  • Assist the WEA, through cross-functional collaboration, in developing and delivering the dynamic organizing trainings for leaders, members and staff that will support organizing campaigns.
  • Organize to build a strong union at every local worksite. This position will assist the organization in building and exercising power at the state and local level.
  • Help facilitate the creation of local organizing structures that build capacity, full member engagement and mobilization around identified local and state issues.
  • Participate in developing and delivering programs for Leader, Member and Staff growth and development goals.
  • Coordinate professional development/training efforts to address member professional issues and needs.
  • Support state and local advocacy efforts as assigned, including, but not limited to:
    • Participation in developing and delivering local, regional and statewide member, leader and staff trainings relating to issues with member rights, advocacy, collective bargaining, bargaining campaigns, leadership and organizational development, strategic planning, internal organizing, community organizing and new member organizing
    • Working with leaders and staff to develop organizing and action plans and assist in execution and review of these plans
    • Contract maintenance including grievance processing and maintenance
    • Local association bargaining support
    • Instruction and professional development activities
    • Membership recruitment and development
    • Organization/leadership development
    • Political action
    • Lobbying support
    • Internal and external organizing
    • Developing relationships and working with broad-based organizations to support the goals of the WEA
    • Educational restructuring
    • Internal and external communications
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Council leadership, local leaders, staff, and WEA management
  • Provide counsel and advice to leadership and members
  • Work effectively as a team with other staff in carrying out the assigned responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with staff, work teams, locals/districts and community groups where appropriate
  • Develop organizing activities within the local that assist locals and members in achieving their goals and the goals of the Washington Education Association
  • Support and advance the WEA mission, goals, core values and priorities
  • Promote and support education restructuring and reform; facilitate organizational change at the local and state level
  • May be assigned the responsibility to collect and provide necessary information and direction regarding the Council’s political and legislative activities
  • Ability to participate in trainings identified by WEA
  • Provide staff liaison/serve on WEA committees as assigned; participate in WEA shared staffing assignments, including assignments throughout the State of Washington
  • Regularly attend and participate in WEA staff meetings
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum job requirements and essential functions

  • Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience.
  • Demonstrated history and/or experience working with communities of color and/or with historically underrepresented groups to enhance civil rights; experience with union activism and/or political engagement on behalf of civil rights issues.
  • Ability to compose documents under pressure; strong ability to communicate verbally, in writing and through various media.
  • Ability to think creatively to resolve problems, issues, and conflict.
  • Demonstrated successful experience in:
    • Organizing to build strong locals
    • Commitment to member-driven and organizing union culture
    • Knowledge and experience in state and federal educational reform issues
    • Collective bargaining and knowledge of the principles of collaborative and interest-based bargaining, problem-solving and alternative dispute resolution
    • Contract maintenance
    • Member rights protection
    • Political action and lobbying skills
    • Designing, developing, delivering and implementing training programs to members
    • Designing, developing, delivering and helping others execute organizing plans
    • Problem-solving and other mediation of sensitive interpersonal situations
    • Cultural Competence/Relevancy or Multicultural Education
    • Ability to relate to all membership levels: Higher Ed, Certs, ESP members, and leaders, as peers
  • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Ability to work well in teams, including providing cross-organizational support to other areas of the organization.
  • Proficient computer skills and experience in, but not limited to, word-processing and online research.
  • Working knowledge of school district budgets and education funding in the State of Washington.
  • Ability to coordinate personal workloads and schedules in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Ability to work with other WEA staff in regional coalitions that focus on member organizing efforts while working collaboratively with leaders, governance, and WEA partners.
  • Ability to create and act within WEA member engagement projects to highlight “how to” leadership in organizing (building capacity at every layer of the organization).
  • Ability to participate in organizing efforts within the AOC while completing field-based demonstration projects and general advocacy support.
  • Ability to establish, track and assess metrics (data) related to organizing goals and membership objectives. Ability to deliver and communicate about complex member-related data and data associated with building a WEA organizing culture.
  • Ability to organize and mobilize others (both internal and external) around WEA’s public policy efforts.
  • Ability to work in a self-directed and efficient manner, maintaining calm under pressure.
  • Ability to think creatively to resolve problems, issues, and conflict.
  • Ability to deliver WEA trainings.
  • Experience or training in traditional and interest-based bargaining and the ability to train members in either style.
  • Ability to compose documents under pressure; strong ability to communicate verbally, in writing and through various media.
  • Ability to travel both in and outside the State of Washington.
  • Ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and a dependable automobile for Association travel. Proof of automobile insurance with liability limits of at least $100,000/$300,000 required.
  • Willingness to take temporary assignments in other state locations as required by the work.

Preferred job requirements

  • 5 or more years working as an organizer in an education union setting.
  • 5 or more years’ experience with internal, new member and/or community organizing.
  • Experience as an education employee or working directly with education employees.
  • Staff or Association leader experience in education associations, local, state or national school employee organizations, or professional organizations.
  • Knowledge of special programs, i.e., special education, bilingual, gifted, etc.
  • Experience in facilitating organizational change.
  • Experience as a UniServ staff or comparable union work.
  • Knowledge and awareness of poverty issues and their impact on student achievement.
  • Knowledge of Common Core State Standards and the four-tiered evaluation system.
  • Experience with media technology.

Salary Range and Benefits
Annual salary range: Level V (E) – $106,120 to $151,368

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Generous Sick and Paid-Time Off (PTO)
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Defined Benefit Plan
  • Defined Contribution Plan (401k) (w/employer contribution)
  • Covered by the WEA/WEASO Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedure and References
In order to be considered for this position, a completed and signed WEA application form including resume, cover letter and a list of three references who have professional knowledge of the applicant’s background and work experience must be received on or before Friday, July 3, 2020. Reference contact information must be provided. Use of the online application process is strongly encouraged.

Important Note: When submitting your application materials online, select “Save a Draft” until you have all materials together and ready to be attached and uploaded – i.e., cover letter, resume and list of three professional references. This will ensure your application materials remain together as a single submission. Please submit your application materials online by following the link below.

Online Application

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