Labor Relations Representative - Orange

California School Employees Association • Orange, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

California School Employees Association (CSEA) is seeking a Labor Relations Representative for its Field Office in Orange, California. The representative recruits, trains, and develops members; leads, organizes, and mobilizes members for political action; advocates for members; and assists with representational matters. The role supports CSEA’s mission to champion the rights, dignity, and welfare of working people and to expand the rights of classified school employees.

CSEA represents more than 250,000 school employees across 750 California school districts and is the largest classified school employee union in the AFL-CIO. The position requires weekend and evening work and occasional overnight travel. The salary range is $88,630–$128,928, with starting salaries typically at the first step; consideration may be given for exceptional qualifications and experience. This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through CSEA’s careers website. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.

Requirements

• A strong desire to recruit and mobilize volunteers around important issues.
• A bachelor’s degree in a subject that still excites you, or a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Work experience relevant to organizing and recruiting new members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gain members’ trust and confidence; lead clearly and convincingly; work strategically and with diverse groups; show initiative and creativity; exercise sound judgment; manage resources, data, and time effectively; maintain confidentiality; serve as a trusted advisor; remain composed under pressure; balance work and personal life; and quickly understand CSEA culture.
• A California driver’s license, insurance, and car.
• Availability for weekend and evening work and occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with negotiations, advocacy, or dispute resolution is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train members.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Provide leadership to rank-and-file negotiators and committees in collective bargaining.
• Represent members in hearings.
• Identify and develop member leaders, chapter officers, and stewards.
• Influence members and staff.
• Develop members who are committed advocates for the union.
• Organize and mobilize members for political action.
• Assist with representational matters.

Benefits

• 19 paid holidays.
• Three weeks of vacation to start and five weeks after seven years.
• Medical benefits for the employee and family.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level