Union Field Representative Job at Maine State Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, Indiana

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  • Maine State Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989
  • Indiana

Job Description

Maine Service Employees Association
SEIU Local 1989


Union Field Representative

Based in Augusta, ME

Salary Range: $62,900 – $84,400 Annually

Summary: Maine Service Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, is seeking to hire an experienced Union Representative 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:

  • Enforce represented employees’ rights and interests under collective bargaining agreements 
  • Investigate and analyze facts, prepare witnesses and case presentations, represent employees in investigatory meetings, disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, and at mediation and arbitration
  • Assist stewards and members in using all steps of the formal grievance process, including administrative hearings and arbitrations
  • Identify, recruit, train, and mentor union stewards and member leaders
  • Engage membership in union activity, to include: identify worksite issues, organize and take worksite concerted activity, implement contract campaigns, engage in political program, engage in public pressure campaigns
  • Recruit new members and assist with internal organizing
  • Develop and implement creative organizational strategies to build the local union and advance the interests of its members
  • Lead workers in contract negotiations and impact bargaining with public and private sector employers
  • 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
  • Ability to handle stress and juggle competing demands
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to argue and advocate on behalf of represented employees 
  • Ability to work independently and follow strategic campaign plans
  • Ability to organize work, manage a large and diverse representational workload, and meet frequent deadlines
  • Experience with advocating for union members and negotiating contracts strongly preferred
  • Experience in developing leadership
  • Experience with building worker power through organizing
  • Proficient with computers, internet research tools, and Microsoft applications
  • Experience with and ability to utilize databases like VAN or UnionWare preferred
  • Ability to write settlement agreements, contract language, reports, and summaries
  • Must be able to travel for extended periods and to work long hours, including nights and weekends as needed
  • Must have a car and a valid driver's license
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and 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, Director of Operations, MSEA- SEIU Local 1989, 5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or jessica.doody@mseaseiu.org . Position will be posted until filled.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Night shift,

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