Maine Service Employees Association
SEIU Local 1989

Union Field Representative

Based in Augusta, ME

 

Salary Range: $62,900 – $84,400 Annually

Summary: Maine Service Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, is seeking to hire an experienced Union Representative to serve its affiliated local unions.

Description: MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 is a labor union representing over 13,000 public and private sector employees throughout the State of Maine.

Duties:

• Enforce represented employees’ rights and interests under collective bargaining agreements 
• Investigate and analyze facts, prepare witnesses and case presentations, represent employees in investigatory meetings, disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, and at mediation and arbitration
• Assist stewards and members in using all steps of the formal grievance process, including administrative hearings and arbitrations
• Identify, recruit, train, and mentor union stewards and member leaders
• Engage membership in union activity, to include: identify worksite issues, organize and take worksite concerted activity, implement contract campaigns, engage in political program, engage in public pressure campaigns
• Recruit new members and assist with internal organizing
• Develop and implement creative organizational strategies to build the local union and advance the interests of its members
• Lead workers in contract negotiations and impact bargaining with public and private sector employers
• Assist in planning and conducting educational programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of organized labor to build power for working people
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to workers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to be self-directed, think on your feet, and solve problems creatively
• Ability to handle stress and juggle competing demands
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to argue and advocate on behalf of represented employees 
• Ability to work independently and follow strategic campaign plans
• Ability to organize work, manage a large and diverse representational workload, and meet frequent deadlines
• Experience with advocating for union members and negotiating contracts strongly preferred
• Experience in developing leadership
• Experience with building worker power through organizing
• Proficient with computers, internet research tools, and Microsoft applications
• Experience with and ability to utilize databases like VAN or UnionWare preferred
• Ability to write settlement agreements, contract language, reports, and summaries
• Must be able to travel for extended periods and to work long hours, including nights and weekends as needed
• Must have a car and a valid driver's license
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field preferred

This position is a bargaining unit position.

MSEA- SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position. 

To Apply:
Send résumé, references, and writing sample to: Jessica Doody, Director of Operations, MSEA- SEIU Local 1989, 5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or jessica.doody@mseaseiu.org. Position will be posted until filled.