EDUCATION MINNESOTA

FIELD STAFF

POSITION TITLE:  Field Staff, Windom Office

STAFF‑LINE‑RELATIONSHIP:  Reports directly to the Manager of Field Services or designee; position is part of the TEMPO bargaining unit.

POSITION FUNCTION:

To help leaders and members build a strong, viable local organization through leadership training and development.  To coordinate and deliver the resources of Education Minnesota, National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.  To promote membership in, and an ongoing commitment to, Education Minnesota, NEA and AFT.  Assist locals in the development and implementation of programs and activities related to membership growth, professional issues, collective bargaining, member rights, political action, and community partnerships.  To organize the unorganized education employee.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide advice, local, and member training and appropriate professional assistance to members and locals, including the following and other such duties as assigned:

1. In Membership Promotion – assist all locals with a systematic on-going program of membership promotion, retention, and recruitment.  Assist in organizing unorganized education employees.
2. In Negotiations – a) assist all locals in implementing state and local goals; b) coordinate assistance to local negotiators from the Negotiations Department and other areas of Education Minnesota, NEA and AFT; and c) may serve as local negotiator.
3. In Member Rights – work to guarantee members their rights through a) training local leaders in the recognition and processing of grievances; b) preparing for and representing members and locals at administrative hearings such as fair share, school board, unit clarifications, and grievance proceedings; and c) counseling members and locals in achieving individual human rights as provided by statute, rules, practice, negotiations or contract.
4. In Communications – assist in developing a viable internal and external communications program designed to perpetuate a consistent flow of member and local information.
5. In Legislative and Political Action – assist local leaders in developing and implementing an effective local lobbying and political action program.
6. In Professional Issues – a) assist all locals in implementing state and local goals; and b) coordinate assistance to local leaders and members from the Professional Issues Department and other areas of Education Minnesota, NEA and AFT.
7. Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the office including direction and evaluation of support staff, and the office budget where applicable, after consultation with the appropriate supervisor.
8. Assist in recruiting participants, on an ongoing basis, for all Education Minnesota workshops, conferences, as well as Education Minnesota’s Fall Conference.
9. Participate in personal/professional growth and staff development opportunities in consultation with the appropriate supervisor.
10. Promote and assist locals with the integration of the Education Minnesota’s strategic goals and objectives in local programs.
11. Accept additional assignments from the Director of Field Services and/or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

         1)      A bachelor's degree plus teaching experience preferred.  Other combinations of degree and experience may be considered.

         2)      Experience including, but not limited to; professional issues, negotiations, political action, grievance processing, local and member training, member consultation skills and experience in working with elected leaders at all levels is desirable.

         3)      Must be willing to maintain residency within the assignment area.

EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:  The position involves skills in critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, judgment, human relations, leadership, consulting, writing, planning, and organization; use of clear and articulate speech; use of computer keyboard, ability to travel by various conveyances, e.g., air, rail, auto; sitting for long periods of time, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, carrying materials (up to 5 lbs. and occasionally up to 25 lbs.).

DEADLINE:  Open until filled.  For best consideration apply before 11/24/09.

Direct all inquiries, applications and résumés to:

EDUCATION MINNESOTA
HUMAN RESOURCES
41 SHERBURNE AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN  55103

Résumé can also be emailed to roseann.makarenko@educationminnesota.org

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