Education Labor Relations Strategist

Ohio Education Association; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays PTO

401K & Retirement

Auto allowance

Free Parking

Casual attire

Job summary

The Ohio Education Association seeks a UniServ Labor Relations Consultant in Middleburg Heights, OH. This role supports local associations and members in organizing, collective bargaining, and advocacy efforts, with emphasis on contract language and grievance handling.

Responsibilities include assisting locals in political advocacy at various levels, developing training for leaders, and serving as a field resource.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing, member advocacy, and collective bargaining.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups including local leadership and association members.
• Familiarity with education policy and political environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Skype.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assists, and/or serves as a consultant to the local association in the collective bargaining process
• Assists members and locals in member rights advocacy
• Advises leaders in dealing with local operations and assists in local association program development
• Develops and disseminates general communications and may serve as public spokesperson as assigned
• Assists in public relations programs and external communications
• Uses OEA/NEA resources and provides training and learning opportunities for locals
• Assists locals with political advocacy at local, state and national levels
• Provides assistance in crisis situations as assigned
• Assists locals with organizing activities
• Collaborates with UniServ Organizers as required
• Assists members and locals with professional issues advocacy
• Plans, develops, and provides training for leaders and members
• Serves in field operations as assigned
• Serves as a liaison/advisor and subject matter expert as assigned
• Attends major conferences and disseminates relevant information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizing

Consulting skills

Political action

Member advocacy

Collective bargaining

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education policy familiarity

Public speaking

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Driver's license

Willing to relocate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Skype

Job description

The Ohio Education Association seeks a UniServ Labor Relations Consultant in Middleburg Heights, OH. This role supports local associations and members in organizing, collective bargaining, and advocacy efforts, with emphasis on contract language and grievance handling.

Responsibilities include assisting locals in political advocacy at various levels, developing training for leaders, and serving as a field resource.