Ohio Federation of Teachers
Local 8033 AFT, AFL-CIO

Organizer / Field Representative

For covering Ohio

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organizes members to actively participate in the work of their local affiliate and in the political and legislative activities of the OFT/AFT. Helps to develop leaders at the local level. 
• Pursues an active and aggressive program of public relations within the region assigned. May include working with local leaders as well as civic and community groups and leaders.
• Ensures effective representation in contract enforcement matters (i.e. grievances, collective bargaining).
• As assigned, directs activities of the OFT/AFT in the event of crises related to collective bargaining, employment security, professional quality, organizational integrity, legal rights, or legislative activity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and conducts programs and activities with the appropriate program divisions of OFT/AFT to improve local union leadership development and organizational improvement.
• Assists locals with their strategic planning activities. 
• Works with locals to develop and implement a process in which members are involved in finding and implementing solutions to problems rather than having their problems solved for them.
• Pursues ongoing organizing activities. Such as, ongoing internal organizing programs and recruiting and organizing new locals.
• Communicates to the membership the policies and positions of the organization; provides advice and guidance to the membership and leadership regarding issues facing the organization, seeks feedback from members on policy issues.
• Works in concert and in cooperation with other members of the OFT staff in the development and implementation of a full service program.
• Implements OFT/AFT policy in the locals assigned. 
• Assists locals in preparation for negotiations, conducts research when necessary, and provides support during the negotiation process.
• Expedites requests for services of members.
• Provides advice and representation on contract enforcement.
• Works in cooperation with members and staff of OFT/AFT outside of the Organizer/Field Representative's region, from time to time as the need arises, if such activities are required to assist the achievement of the goals of the members within the Organizer/Field Representative's region.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bargaining experience preferred.
• Organizing experience preferred.
• Experience with higher education institutions or workers at higher education institutions preferred.
• Effective writer and speaker.
• Evidence of interest in personal professional growth.
• Evidence of ability to function harmoniously with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Willingness to travel and to work nights and weekends.
• Automobile required. Driver’s license required.

BARGAINING UNIT: OFTSU

REPORTS TO: President or designee

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If interested, please EMAIL (preferred) or MAIL your cover letter, résumé, and professional references (three minimum) to: 

Ohio Federation of Teachers
ATTN: OFT Human Resources
Email: jjones@oft-aft.org

Ohio Federation of Teachers
1251 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
ATTN: OFT Human Resources

Salary commensurate with experience. Minimum salary $56,666.

The Ohio Federation of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.