Educator Labor Relations Consultant & Union Advocate

Socket.dev; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FICA Pick Up

Medical, Dental, Vision FIRST DAY

PTO: Holidays, Personal, Sick, Vac, &/

Retirement: 401K, Defined Contribution

Auto Allowance & additional reimburse-

Casual Work Attire & FREE Parking

Job summary

The Ohio Education Association represents educators across Ohio and seeks a UniServ Labor Relations Consultant to support local associations in organizing, bargaining, member rights advocacy, and leadership development.

The role involves advising leaders, developing program content, and delivering trainings using OEA/NEA resources. Flexible to evenings/weekends and travel as needed to advance union goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in organizing, consulting, political action, member advocacy, and collective bargaining.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with education policy and politics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Skype.
• Able to work evenings/weekends; valid driver’s license; willing to relocate.

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
• Assists in the development and dissemination of general communications and may serve as public spokesperson as assigned
• Assists local associations in developing effective internal and external public relations programs
• Uses OEA/NEA resource personnel and participates in providing programs and support to local associations and members through learning and engagement opportunities such as workshops and trainings
• Assists locals with political advocacy at the local, state and national levels
• Provides assistance in crisis situations as assigned
• Assists existing, new and potential locals in internal and external 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, workshops, etc. in areas of assignment and disseminates relevant information obtained at said approved professional training
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor within the job description.

Skills

Organizing

Consulting

Political action

Member advocacy

Collective bargaining

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Skype

Job description

The Ohio Education Association represents educators across Ohio and seeks a UniServ Labor Relations Consultant to support local associations in organizing, bargaining, member rights advocacy, and leadership development.

The role involves advising leaders, developing program content, and delivering trainings using OEA/NEA resources. Flexible to evenings/weekends and travel as needed to advance union goals.