Contracts Coordinator - Union Contracts & Member Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pension & 401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) seeks a Contracts Coordinator for our New York office to administer and monitor the organization’s contracts and agreements.

This role involves handling inquiries, investigating violations, and coordinating with members, employers, and colleagues while supporting executives through research and analysis, focusing on the Basic and Commercial Agreements and member representation.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering or reviewing contracts, preferably, collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Driven and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as under supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Contract administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) seeks a Contracts Coordinator for our New York office to administer and monitor the organization’s contracts and agreements.

This role involves handling inquiries, investigating violations, and coordinating with members, employers, and colleagues while supporting executives through research and analysis, focusing on the Basic and Commercial Agreements and member representation.