UniServ Director, District 5

DATE OF POSTING: August 16, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Close of Business – September 9, 2024

APPLICANT: Send letter of interest and three letters of recommendation to:

Rachelle Bristol, Executive Director

Maine Education Association,

35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

or rbristol@maineea.org

POSITION: UniServ Director, District 5, Augusta Office, K-12

Responsibilities:

Works with local associations to provide organizational and leadership development training & support.
Serves as an expert consultant to local associations during the collective bargaining process.
Speaks to community groups on subjects related to the work, the philosophy, and the interests of MEA.
Advocates for the interests of the MEA and local associations during mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration hearings, before Maine Labor Relations Board, and with other agencies as appropriate.
Initiates and leads community organizing activities with local associations in support of collective bargaining goals, political/legislative goals, and other interests of the MEA.
Initiates and leads an active and progressive program in public and community relations.
Takes responsibility for activities in the event of a local or state association crisis.
Assures that local associations are effectively represented in the processing of grievances.
Promptly responds to requests for services within the area of assignment.
Works collaboratively with other MEA and NEA staff to facilitate delivery of a full service program to local associations.
Encourages active participation of local associations and members in the political and legislative activities of MEA/NEA.
Implements all activities consistent with MEA/NEA policy in his/her area of assignment.

Qualifications:

Strong commitment to the goals of the MEA/NEA.
Experience as an effective writer and public speaker.
Active involvement in a labor or progressive organization.
Demonstrated skills and ability to effectively support and advocate for the rights of education employees at all levels.
Demonstrated skills and ability to develop plans of action and execute such plans effectively.
Experience with community and/or political organizing in support of a specific goal.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible in working with and facilitating groups with diverse viewpoints.
Experience facilitating groups and individuals in the initiation or management of change.
Knowledge of issues currently confronting public education employees.
Experience in collective bargaining.
Organizational development experience.
Evidence of creativity and initiative.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of adult training principles and techniques.
Willingness and ability to travel and to work long hours, nights and weekends.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Valid and current driver’s license required.

MEA is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Maine Education Association