Administrative/Organizing Assistant
San Jose, California

IFPTE Local 21, a leading union for public sector professionals, has an immediate opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant with a strong interest in labor, politics and
organizing. Duties will range from general clerical and administrative to assisting on events and campaigns. This is a permanent position in San Jose. South Bay residency preferred.

Local 21 represents more than 7,500 professional, technical and administrative employees working for municipalities, counties and special districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our main office is located in San Francisco with a satellite office in San Jose. The South Bay is a strategic area for Local 21 and for our union’s growth.

Position Description

Because it is a smaller office, a variety of assignments are anticipated. They will include traditional clerical/receptionist work, along with event planning and logistics, developing reports, conducting research and assisting on communications.

Qualifications

• Previous office experience (minimum of two years)
  
• Computer literate using a PC with intermediate/high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, email (Outlook)
  
• Knowledge or additional office applications such as PowerPoint, Access or other database experience desirable.
  
• Previous experience working with a labor organization, non-profit or political organization desirable.

Salary/Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The range is from $40,000 to $50,000 annually.

Excellent benefits including fully-paid individual and family health, dental, vision and life insurance. Paid vacations and holidays.

To Apply

Please email your résumé, cover letter, and at least three references to the address below. In the subject line please put the job that you are applying for.

Bob Muscat, Executive Director
c/o
jobs@ifpte21.org

This position is represented by OPEIU Local 3. Revised 1/12/10.

Local 21 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to staff diversity

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