UniServ Director, District 11 - Bangor, Maine

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Close of Business – January 6, 2023

APPLICANT: Send cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference to:

Rachelle Bristol, Executive Director
Maine Education Association,

35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Or email [email protected]

POSITION: UniServ Director, District 11, Bangor 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