Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Local 59
A Union of Professionals

Full-time Clerical Staff / Executive Assistant

Based in Minneapolis, MN

 

Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Local 59 (MFT) is a union of teachers, other licensed staff and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) working in Minneapolis Public Schools. MFT is affiliated with Education Minnesota, the American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association and represents over 4500 staff members in about 70 schools and educational programs in Minneapolis.

MFT seeks an experienced Clerical Staff person to coordinate the logistics of our office and provide executive assistance to our two elected presidents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and e-mails.
• Greet and direct members and office visitors.
• Maintain the office calendar.
• Maintain files.
• Manage office equipment and supplies.
• Open, date, and sort incoming mail.
• Prepare and send correspondence, reports, fliers, mass mailings and other materials.
• Assist with arrangements and prepare materials for meetings, conferences, member gatherings, and workshops.
• Coordinate local presidents’ calendars and assist with their email correspondence.
• Assist Joint Executive Board and Elections Committee with officer elections and contract ratification votes.
• Facilitate building rental arrangements.
• Open and close the building as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years doing administrative work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through to get projects to completion.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, staff and union leadership.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Minneapolis Public Schools systems.
• Experience supporting executives.
• Experience using MailChimp.

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Full-time for this position is 40 hours per week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (including a paid lunch break). This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit with OPEIU Local 12 and will have an hourly wage of $26.91 – $34.04 depending on experience.

To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your résumé to Nat Anderson-Lippert: nat@mft59.org. This position will remain open until filled.

MFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants regardless of gender identification, race, ethnicity, or religion.