Field Agent (UniServ Director)

UniServ Director, District 15

DATE OF POSTING: September 16, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Close of Business – October 21, 2022

APPLICANT: Send letter of interest to:

Rachelle Bristol, Executive Director
Maine Education Association,
35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
or [email protected]

POSITION: UniServ Director, District 15, Caribou 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