UniServ Director - Mid-Valley / OEA Retired (Salem, OR)

Oregon Education Association•Salem, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is seeking an experienced union representative to serve as UniServ Director for the Mid-Valley and OEA Retired. Based in Salem, Oregon, the role serves local associations in the surrounding area, with travel throughout the service area required to meet business needs. The position supports membership growth, bargaining, advocacy, organizing, training, recruiting, and member retention. The employee works under the general direction of the Director of Advocacy and Affiliate Services, Executive Director, and/or designee, and is expected to work with relative independence and limited supervision when addressing complex issues. The UniServ Director supports OEA’s mission, vision, and values and its commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The role helps develop and implement systems, programs, and organizational strategies that foster a member-driven organizing culture; delivers training; builds union strength at local associations and worksites; and supports state and local advocacy. Work includes bargaining and contract maintenance, grievances, mediation and arbitration, organizing and action planning, membership development, political action, lobbying, communications, organizational development, and relationship-building with association leaders, members, staff, and community organizations. The work takes place in varied settings, including offices, schools, classrooms, and training facilities, sometimes before groups and sometimes independently. Travel is expected. The salary range is $102,040–$162,415, with placement based on relevant experience. OEA offers employer-paid full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, an employer 401(k) contribution after eligibility requirements are met, and a pension after a five-year vesting period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience as a UniServ staff person, union representative, organizer, or in similar union-related work.
Experience with internal, new-member, and community organizing.
Strong verbal, written, and multimedia communication skills, including the ability to compose original documents.
Demonstrated experience organizing to build strong local associations and commitment to a member-driven organizing union culture.
Knowledge and experience in state and federal education issues.
Knowledge and experience in collective bargaining, including traditional, collaborative, and interest-based bargaining, problem-solving, and alternative dispute resolution.
Experience in contract maintenance, grievance resolution, and protecting member rights.
Political action and lobbying skills.
Ability to design, develop, and deliver organizing plans and help others execute them.
Ability to solve problems and mediate sensitive interpersonal situations.
Cultural competence or relevancy, or multicultural education experience.
Ability to relate to members and leaders across higher education, certified, and education support personnel groups.
Strong work ethic; ability to work with diverse individuals and groups and contribute effectively to teams and cross-organizational support.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing with Microsoft Office Suite and online research.
Working knowledge of Oregon school district budgets and education funding.
Ability to coordinate workloads and schedules in a fast-paced environment; establish, track, and assess organizing and membership metrics; and communicate complex data.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, remain calm under pressure, and serve large and small locals, higher education, and education support personnel across a large geographic area.
Ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a satisfactory driving record, and have a dependable automobile for Association travel.
Proof of automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an education employee or working directly with education employees.
Staff or Association leadership experience in education associations or local, state, or national school employee organizations.
Knowledge of special education, bilingual education, gifted education, or other special programs.
Experience facilitating organizational change.
Knowledge and awareness of poverty issues and their impact on student achievement.
Bilingual ability in Spanish, Russian, and/or ASL.

Responsibilities

Support and advance OEA’s mission, vision, and values, including its commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Help develop and implement systems, programs, and organizational strategies that foster a member-driven organizing culture and advance OEA’s goals.
Develop and deliver training for leaders, members, and staff on organizing and related campaigns.
Organize to build strong unions at local associations and worksites and help build and exercise power at state and local levels.
Support state and local advocacy efforts, including training on member rights, advocacy, collective bargaining, political campaigns, organizational development, strategic planning, and organizing.
Work with leaders and staff to develop, execute, and review organizing and action plans.
Assist with contract negotiations and contract maintenance, including grievance processing, mediation, and arbitration.
Provide local association bargaining assistance and organizational and professional development through training, consulting, and facilitation.
Support membership recruitment and development, political action, lobbying, and internal and external communications.
Develop relationships and work with broad-based organizations in support of OEA goals.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Council leadership, local leaders, OEA staff, and management; provide counsel and advice to leaders and members.
Collaborate with staff, work teams, local associations, districts, and community groups as appropriate.
Promote and support education restructuring and reform consistent with OEA policy and facilitate organizational change at local and state levels.
Participate in OEA-designated trainings, serve as a staff liaison or on Association committees as assigned, and attend and participate in OEA staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Advocacy and Affiliate Services, Executive Director, or designee.