NCEU
National Correctional Employees Union

Labor Relations Representative / Organizer
Maine & New Hampshire

Based in Maine & New Hampshire

 

Title: Labor Relations Representative/Organizer
Reports to: President 
Staff Category: Full-time (40 Hrs. week), Professional Field Position in Maine & New Hampshire

Qualifications: 
Five (5) or more years of related experience in union or community organizing, labor advocacy, or a related field. Strong understanding of labor laws, workers' rights, and collective bargaining principles in the Public Sector. This position involves extensive travel throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts but may include other states in the northeast when needed. Weekend and evening work may be required, as well as occasional overnight travel and out-of-state assignments. A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a car are required. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and participate in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. 
• Recruit members for union activities, and legislative activism. 
• Cultivate relationships with members at worksites, through regular work site visits and routine meetings.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and other relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Assist members in understanding their Union rights and provide assertive advocacy.
• Process grievances, appeals, requests for hearings, and other administrative functions.
• Aid attorneys and other staff in the preparation of arbitrations and hearings, including investigations and preparation of witnesses and exhibits. 
• Assist members in achieving informal resolutions of work-related problems and disputes.
• Mobilize members to participate in worksite actions as needed.
• Identify, engage and develop workplace leaders and stewards.
• Organizing new groups of workers interested in union representation.
• Conduct steward and leadership trainings and workshops for union members on organizing techniques, labor rights, and workplace advocacy.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities, membership outreach, and other related documentation.
• Support the overall goals of NCEU and assist in various union efforts as directed.

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret contract language, investigate and process grievances, and prepare contract proposals.
• Ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to think strategically, exercise good judgment and prioritize demands.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to write well and author letters, newsletters and contract language.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Strong digital and technical literacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Compensation: 
Salary range, $63,760 – $76,133 depending on experience, car allowance of $500 per month, and an extensive benefit package; dental insurance, vision insurance, hearing insurance, health insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, EAP, paid time off, and 401(K) retirement savings plan.

To Apply: 
Email a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to: info@nceu.org. Applications will be accepted for thirty (30) days, and the selection process will immediately follow. 

(All inquiries will remain strictly confidential)