Field Representative

Job Duties

• Assisting on union organizing campaigns, including campaign start-up, committee building, assessments, developing literature, running meetings and workplace actions.
• Field Representatives are fierce advocates for members and represent our members in:
• Contract negotiations
• Pre-disciplinary meetings
• Investigatory meetings
• Grievance handling from filing through resolution
• Build Our Capacity By Recruiting, training, and assisting union
• Working with our coalition partners, lobbyists, other unions, and taking political action

Qualifications/Who Should Apply?

• Passionate advocate with a commitment to social and economic justice and grassroots
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• An ability to empathize with workers and move others to action
• Leadership
• The ability and willingness to travel extensively across the state
• The ability and willingness to work long/irregular hours including nights and weekends
• A valid driver’s license

Pay & Hours

• Full-time field staff represented by the NAPE/AFSCME Staff Union (NASU)
• Salary range based on experience, starting at $55,000/year
• Single coverage health insurance is provided at no cost
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays are offered

About Our Union

The Nebraska Association of Public Employees/AFSCME Local 61 represents nearly 9,000 employees of the State of Nebraska, Nebraska State College System, Nebraska Department of Education, and Richardson County. Founded in 1972, the union was instrumental in securing collective bargaining rights for state employees in the 1980s. Our union is in the middle of a strong organizing campaign, has experienced significant membership growth in the past two years, and looks to continue to grow in strength and numbers!