Field Director Jobs

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

88160.00 - 133300.00 USD / Year

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AFSCME Maryland is recruiting a Field Director to join the union’s leadership team. This position is based in the Baltimore office.

Co-directs the union’s program on internal organizing, leadership recruitment and development, and representation
Supervises and trains new field representatives and leads in all aspects of the work
Provides direction for the day-to-day work of the field representatives
Participates in the strategic decision making of the Council
Conducts team meetings and individual meetings with staff to review and plan their work
Tracks outcomes on goals for New Employee Orientations, overall membership growth, and steward recruitment
Collaborates with chief negotiators on large-scale contract negotiations and participates in the development of contract campaigns
Oversees staff work on labor management committee tables and staff led contract negotiations
Leads and assists on developing issue campaigns, legislative campaigns, and other mobilization efforts
Collaborates with leadership team on staff assignments and priorities
Accountable to Council-wide membership, representation, leadership development, and mobilization goals

At least five years of successful organizing and representation work
Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff and member leaders and hold them accountable to goals
Ability to prioritize and plan the work
Experience negotiating contracts, representing members at the last step in the grievance process, and winning issue campaigns
Experience working in diverse communities and in a multi-cultural work environment
Sensitivity to and appreciation of ethnic and cultural differences required
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and members
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
Ability to do some weekend and evening work and occasionally travel statewide
Reliable car and valid driver’s license are a requirement
Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Professionalism, diligence, and problem-solving orientation towards the work

What we offer:

Fully paid comprehensive single or family health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, and optical)
Car allowance
3 weeks paid vacation
15 paid holidays
12 sick days
Pension
401k
Life insurance
Staff union

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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