Virginia Education Association

UniServ Director – Territory 8
(Fairfax)

Based in Fairfax, VA

 

Date of Posting: January 6, 2021
Deadline for Applying: Open until filled

Reports to: Director, Organizing and Field Support

Position and Area Description:
Territory 8 is part of the Fairfax territories of 7 – 9, currently staffed by two UniServ Directors and one Organizing Specialist. The UniServ office is located within the city of Fairfax.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree preferred; equivalent of education and work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated skills in developing strategies to foster positive change
• Successful work experience in public schools or associations advocating for public schools
• Political Awareness
• Understanding of the bargaining process and its components
• Demonstrable high-level knowledge/skills in all areas of association activities, including:
  • effective verbal skills including presentation skills
  • clear, concise writing skills
  • knowledge of technology and application to work assignment
  • demonstrated skill in MS Word and other Microsoft applications.
  • highly developed and effective interpersonal skills
  • demonstrated positive collaborative working relationships with others
  • conflict resolution/mediation skills
  • conceptualizing, developing and delivering training and organizational programs
  • skill in project management, assessment, and evaluation
  • demonstrated effectiveness in counseling, coaching, and mentoring
  • ability to be flexible – shifting priorities/resources with a positive attitude
  • strong public relations skills
  • self-starter who can work without direct supervision
  • awareness of political campaigns and lobbying

Core Job Functions

• Assist local leadership in developing and implementing year-round membership recruitment and retention plans
• Assist in the design and execution of association/rep building level leader training
• Assist local leadership in providing association visibility in worksites where building local leaders/ARs have yet to be identified
• Assist local leadership in identifying potential building-level leaders/ARs.
• Assist locals in the recruitment and leadership development of Education Support Professionals
• Assist local leadership to develop capacity for advocacy and activism within the membership and larger community
• Provide consultation to members and local Associations on and work to protect member rights and working conditions
• Perform administrative function in local UniServ offices and service areas, including, but not limited to, oversight of office calendars and schedules, supervision of support staff, oversight of office budgets, etc.
•  Maintain a working knowledge of the IMS and other related membership information systems as NEA/VEA may employ
• Provide guidance to local leadership on the procurement of office equipment, local staff and space and any contracts/leases and record-keeping associated with same.
• Coordinate state and national resources including raising awareness of member benefits
• Provide salary and negotiations consultation and related training to local leaders
• Develop members’ leadership and organizing skills through training workshops
• Assist in legislative and political activities and maintain familiarity with federal, state and local legislation and policies affecting members.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:
Salary is negotiable depending upon applicant’s experience and qualifications. Effective September 1, 2020 the VEA/Staff Master Contract has a salary range of $68,000 to $101,948 for 2010-2022. The contract also includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

Application Procedure:
Please go to the VEA website to apply: https://www.veanea.org/about/vea-careers/

VEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER