Labor Relations Representative - Yuba City

California School Employees Association•Yuba City, CA

About The Position

California School Employees Association (CSEA) is seeking a Labor Relations Representative to represent members in the Yuba City, California, geographical area. This is a home-office position reporting to the Field Director in the Sacramento Field Office in Citrus Heights, California. The role requires some travel, including occasional overnight travel, as well as frequent evening and weekend work. The Labor Relations Representative recruits, trains, and develops members; leads and mobilizes members for political action; and advocates for them in representational matters. The role includes negotiating contracts, supporting member negotiators and committees in collective bargaining, representing members in hearings, and developing member leaders, chapter officers, and stewards. CSEA represents more than 250,000 school employees across 750 California school districts. Its members provide services to school children in areas including para-education, administration, food service, transportation, nursing, grounds, maintenance, and operations. CSEA's mission is to champion the rights, dignity, and welfare of working people, including expanding protections, benefits, pensions, and funding for classified school employees. 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. Applicants should apply through CSEA's careers website by uploading a resume and cover letter. CSEA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce.

Requirements

A strong desire to recruit and mobilize volunteers around important issues.
A bachelor's degree in a subject that still excites the applicant, 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 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 develop an understanding of CSEA culture.
A California driver's license, insurance, and car.
Availability for evening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with negotiations, advocacy, or dispute resolution.

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.
Lead, organize, and mobilize members for political action.
Assist with representational matters and advocate for members.