UFCW Local 770

Executive Office Administrative Assistant

Based in Los Angeles, CA

 

ABOUT US: UFCW Local 770 represents retail food, retail pharmacy, meatpacking and food processing, laboratory, and cannabis workers. Local 770 represents these workers in our core industrial jurisdictions throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, and has grown from a modest 200 individuals to a nearly 30,000-member organization.

Executive Office Administrative Assistant: This position reports to the Senior Executive Office Staff and is part of a team who supports the daily needs of union leadership and the overall operation of the union.

Select Job Responsibilities:

• Perform various administrative duties including preparation of correspondence, reports, contracts, and confidential documents.
• Understand, prioritize, and manage organizational relationships and communication.
• Maintain detailed filing and records systems, maintain calendars, and make travel and/or negotiations arrangements.
• Process political check requests, member leave letters, time-sensitive contract documents, and some basic approvals.
• Handle and provide written and oral correspondence, answer inquiries, and field telephone calls.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing various projects and assignments.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to maintain recordkeeping protocols.
• Experience handling confidential information and demonstrated experience with recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Google G Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Modern Computer and Online technology, video conferencing, data managements and data systems.
• Experience with labor unions, community-based organizations, preferred.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish (written and spoken) preferred.
• Fast learner, and flexible with working with a team or alone.
• Experience with labor unions, community-based organizations, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Work is generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some extra time expected. This position is based in our Los Angeles office and generally includes prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, though domestic travel may occasionally be required.

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary is $68,000 annually.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, pension plan, and paid time off.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email cover letter, résumé, and three references to miranda@ufcw770.org. No phone calls please. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response. This position is available immediately.

LOCATION: 630 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, California 90005

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 770 is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.