Field Director

The Job

Co-directs the union’s program on internal organizing, leadership recruitment and development, and representation.

Supervises and trains new field representatives and leads in all aspects of the work.

Provides direction for the day-to-day work of the field representatives.

Participates in the strategic decision making of the Council.

Conducts team meetings and individual meetings with staff to review and plan their work.

Tracks outcomes on goals for New Employee Orientations, overall membership growth, and steward recruitment.

Collaborates with chief negotiators on large-scale contract negotiations and participates in the development of contract campaigns.

Oversees staff work on labor management committee tables and staff led contract negotiations.

Leads and assists on developing issue campaigns, legislative campaigns, and other mobilization efforts.

Collaborates with leadership team on staff assignments and priorities.

Qualifications

At least five years of successful organizing and representation work.

Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff and member leaders and hold them accountable to goals.

Experience negotiating contracts, representing members at the last step in the grievance process, and winning issue campaigns.

Experience working in diverse communities and in a multi-cultural work environment. Sensitivity to and appreciation of ethnic and cultural differences required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and members.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Ability to do some weekend and evening work and occasionally travel statewide.

Reliable car and valid driver’s license are a requirement.

Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professionalism, diligence, and problem-solving orientation towards the work.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $88,160 – $133,300.

Benefits

• Fully paid comprehensive single or family health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, and optical)
• Car allowance
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• 12 sick days
• Pension
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Staff union

Application

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to recruiting@afscmemd.org.