Job opening: AFSCME field director

[Omaha Steve]

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ST. PAUL - The deadline is May 21 to apply for a position as field director with AFSCME Council 5.
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
FIELD DIRECTOR


The Field Director will function as a member of the management team to oversee the operation of AFSCME MN Council 5 and implement the programs and direction determined by the Council 5 Executive Board. This employee will be involved in all facets of the organization and will assist in budget preparations, program development, training and program implementation. The employee will attend Council 5 Executive Board meetings and provide reports to the Board as appropriate. The Field Director will report to the Associate Director.

The Field Director will have direct supervisory responsibilities for approximately 10 to 14 field staff. The Field Director will provide direction and assistance to those staff including, but not limited to, integration of mobilization and political action models into the day-to-day field operation.

The Field Director will have primary responsibility for the oversight and administration of AFSCME MN Council 5 Operations in the Twin Cities Metro Area. This would include supervision of both state and local government programs.

Contract administration will also include overall responsibility to help ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of provisions of the AFSCME contracts. This will require involvement in arbitration recommendations and decisions. This position will provide on-going supervision and/or consultation to Council 5 field staff working with local unions, and will make recommendations and/or assignments to various local and council-wide activities.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a high school degree and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in labor relations and union advocacy. Experience with member mobilization efforts preferred.

This position will be located in the South St. Paul Office.

Email applications accepted at: [e-mail]; fax applications accepted at: 651-455-1311.

◄DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4:00 PM FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010►

AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
(American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO)
651-450-4990


AFSCME MN Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.