Contracts Coordinator

Directors Guild of America Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan + 401(k)

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Long-term disability

Job summary

Directors Guild of America Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Contracts Coordinator to administer the DGA’s agreements and handle inquiries from members and employers. The role involves investigating contract violations and collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistency across the organization.

Based in New York, this on-site position emphasizes on agreements, research, and analysis while supporting DGA executives. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering or reviewing contracts (CBAs preferred).
• Driven, self-motivated; able to work independently.
• Regular in-office hours with occasional meetings outside standard hours.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Commitment to collective bargaining and union representation.

Responsibilities

• Handle member and employer inquiries, serving as first point of contact for the New York office.
• Investigate contract violations and coordinate with members and employers to resolve them.
• Pursue violations through grievance process with LA colleagues and DGA legal team when needed.
• Support executives with research and analysis to assist decision-making.
• Focus on the Basic and Commercial Agreements and member representation in these areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Excellent writing & verbal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Highly organized

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Contracts Coordinator

Directors Guild of America Inc New York, New York, United States

About this position

Contracts Coordinator

NY Executive & Contract Department

Based in New York, NY

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As part of the DGA’s contracts team, the Contracts Coordinator is responsible for administering the DGA’s agreements, which include:

• Handling member and employer inquiries, often serving as the initial point of contact for inquiries to the DGA’s New York office
• Investigating contract violations and working with members and employer representatives to resolve them
• If necessary, pursuing violations through the contract grievance process, working with colleagues in Los Angeles to ensure consistency across the organization, and with the DGA’s legal department on claims referred to for arbitration
• Supporting the work of DGA executives through research and analysis
• Focusing primarily on the DGA’s Basic Agreement and Commercial Agreement and member representation in these areas
• Performing other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Experience in administering or reviewing contracts, preferably, collective bargaining agreements. However, exceptional entry-level candidates with a commitment to working for unions will also be considered.
• Driven and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as under supervised direction
• Ability to maintain regular in-office business hours, and attend occasional prescheduled meetings/events outside of regular business hours
• Highly organized and able to handle competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to analyze information and frame issues
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commitment to collective bargaining and union representation required
• Excellent interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally .
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
• A bachelor’s degree is required

What You’ll Get

• The salary range for this position is $68K to $75K annually
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision care for employees
• Comprehensive retirement package including a defined benefit pension plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Long Term Disability Insurance

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This role will require the candidate to work on-site in our New York office.

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