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Idaho Education Association

Region Director

Based in Boise, ID
(for covering Idaho)

The Idaho Education Association seeks a dynamic and skilled Region Director to organize and support the work of building strong local unions in the fight for the public schools our students deserve. IEA is the largest labor union in Idaho. We are teachers, education support professionals, and aspiring educators whose core principles of collective action, unity, professionalism and advocacy drive our work every day.

Public education, a cornerstone of our democracy, is under attack. IEA works to build relationships and advocates to strengthen and protect our schools through organizing, member engagement and collective action.

The person who is selected for this position will share our passion for public education, workers’ rights, and will possess the skillset needed to further IEA’s Mission and Vision. Willing to train the right individual that possesses relevant experience and understanding of the below job duties.

IEA is the Idaho affiliate of the National Education Association, with over 3.2 million members strong across the country.

Duties:

1. Provides training for local association leaders in the areas of bargaining, grievance processing, organizing, political activity, legislative activity and other program areas;
2. Ensures the development and implementation of a membership recruitment, engagement, organizing plans and programs for each local association within the region or with other regions, as appropriate;
3. Collaborates with and assists local association leadership in developing comprehensive plans and strategy, including internal organizing and external community outreach and engagement;
4. Coordinates, assists and trains members in issue, contract, legislative, community and electoral organizing that build organizational power;
5. Assists local associations in crisis management;
6. Advises and assists local associations in the negotiations of collective bargaining campaigns, agreements and member grievances, as needed;
7. Looks for organizing opportunities in local associations;

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Understanding of techniques and strategies to strengthen membership density;
2. Possess a strong skillset, proven experience and an understanding of organizing principles and strategies;
3. Understanding of the principles in adult education, training and leadership development;
4. Effective skills in verbal and written communication, public speaking and interpersonal relationships;
5. Ability to assume advocacy and negotiation responsibilities and functions;
6. Ability to manage time efficiently;

Qualifications:
Preferred

• Organizing experience with a labor, community or political organization
• BA or BS degree in an education related field;
• Leadership experience

Required

• Work effectively both independently and in team relationships with professional colleagues, and, where appropriate, community members
• Commitment to social and racial justice, building strong local member-led democratic unions, and public education
• Maintenance of a valid driver’s license.

Compensation:
Salary in accordance with the 2020-2021 IEA/IEASO Master Contract and based on experience.

How to apply:
Submit résumé and cover letter to:

Mail:
Attn: IEA Region Director Position
IEA Headquarters Office
620 N. 6th Street
Boise, Idaho 83701
Or Email: jobs@idahoea.org

Position is open until filled.

IEA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, veterans, educators and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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