AREA DIRECTOR

Position Available - Boston, MA - Area Director

Committee of Interns and Residents, A National Affiliate of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

The Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU, the largest doctors' union in the U.S. represents 12,500 resident physicians in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Florida, Puerto Rico, New Mexico and California. In addition to traditional union concerns, CIR/SEIU has a strong history of patient advocacy.

We are looking for an Area Director to oversee the Massachusetts Region. This position reports to the Director of Field Services.

The Massachusetts Region currently represents 750 resident physicians working at two teaching hospitals, Boston Medical Center and Cambridge Hospital. CIR/SEIU is an organizing union that seeks to grow its membership in Massachusetts and nationally.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day administration of the Region's operations, including contract negotiation and enforcement, and management of two Patient Care Funds.
  
• Develop and implement the union's legislative, electoral, and health care policy programs in Massachusetts.
  
• Develop and maintain alliances with other unions, health care organizations, and local and state officials.
  
• Hire and supervise organizing, political and clerical staff, as appropriate.
  
• Work closely with the national union management team and the Massachusetts Region vice-president on national policy formation, local issue prioritization and the integration of national policy with local issues.
  
• Work closely with CIR/SEIU's national organizing director on development of organizing objectives in Massachusetts, and when appropriate, supervise organizers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant experience in management and supervision of labor union operations and staff.
  
• At least five years' experience negotiating and enforcing collective bargaining agreements, and representing union members.
  
• Four year college or university degree.
  
• Significant experience in political organizing and public policy analysis.
  
• Excellent written, interpersonal, organizational, project management and communication skills.
  
• Strong planning and time management skills, and ability to prioritize and execute multiple responsibilities.
  
• Willingness to work variable and long hours, including evenings and weekends.
  
• Automobile, valid driver's license, good driving record, and car insurance.

COMPENSATION:

Salary commensurate with experience. CIR/SEIU offers excellent benefits, which include employer-paid healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, and outstanding paid time off.

We will review your résumé, but more important, we will carefully evaluate your letter of interest, hoping that you are able to convince us through a powerful, individualized letter of interest that you are the unique candidate we seek.

Email résumé and letter of interest to: Mike Phelan at mphelan@cirseiu.org.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and People of Color are encouraged to apply.