Louisiana Association of Educators

UniServ Director

Based in Northern Louisiana

 

LAE’s mission is to organize and empower educators to promote quality public schools, strengthen the profession, and improve the well-being of public-school children across Louisiana.

SUMMARY: The UniServ Director has primary responsibility for the formation and continued development of local affiliates in the areas of member recruitment and retention, leadership training and development, coordination and delivery of resources of the state and national affiliates, assisting locals in the development and implementation of visible programs, and activities related to membership strength and growth, professional issues, member rights, political action, and community partnerships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree and valid state driver’s license. Prior experience including, but not limited to: issue organizing, professional issues, negotiations, political action, grievance processing, local and member training, member consultation skills, and experience in working with elected leaders at all levels is desirable. The position holder will be expected to develop expertise in other areas through formal and informal training. Experience with other unions or organizations performing similar work will also be considered.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide advice, local, and member training, and appropriate professional assistance to local affiliates and members, including the following:

1. In Organizing — Assist all locals with a systematic ongoing program of organizing that includes membership growth (recruitment and retention), issue identification, leadership identification and development, action-focused campaign planning, and appropriate data collection and analysis.
2. In Member Rights — Work to ensure that local affiliates guarantee members their rights through a) policy enforcement; b) training local leaders in the recognition and processing of grievances; c) preparing for and representing members and locals at administrative hearings such as school board, and grievance proceedings; and d) counseling members and locals in achieving individual human rights as provided by statute, rules, practice, negotiations, or contract.
3. In Communications — Assist in developing viable internal and external communications programs designed to ensure a consistent two-way flow of member and local information.
4. In Legislative and Political Action — Assist local leaders in developing and implementing an effective local lobbying and political action steps.
5. In Leadership Development — Provide consultative and on-site support to local affiliate/ elected leaders/building representatives/committee members/delegates/staff in the planning and implementation of their local action plan. 
6. In Local Development — Assist in representative training, local program development, budget, political action/legislative initiatives, and any other areas with which the local seeks guidance and assistance.
7. Participate in personal/professional growth and staff development opportunities in consultation with the appropriate manager.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title: UniServ Director
Location: Northern Louisiana (Region 1) 
Classification: Professional Staff, UniServ Director 
Compensation: Salary range: $66,146 – $78-574, depending on experience and linked to the 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits include: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and an auto mileage allowance. 

To Apply:
Submit: Cover letter detailing relevant experience, résumé and three (3) professional references. 

Date of Employment: As soon as possible 

The deadline for applying is Friday, September 18th. To apply send information to Jeff Sherels at jsherels@lae.org.