UniServ Labor Relations Consultant

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

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UniServ Labor Relations Consultant

Regular Full-Time Professional Middleburg Heights, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1101

Salary Range: $98,000.00 To $116,000.00 Annually

The Ohio Education Association represents over 100,000 teachers, faculty members, and support professionals in Ohio's public schools, colleges, and universities. The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is seeking a person for a challenging and rewarding position as UniServ Labor Relations Consultant. This position assists the United EducationProfession in the achievement of its goals through membership recruitment, promotion, and engagement and supportto local associations and members in areas including, but not limited to, organizing, collective bargaining, member rights advocacy, local development and training, professional efficacy, and political advocacy.

This position entails representation and advocacy on behalf of Ohio’s public educators. Interested applicants should have extensive professional experience in collective bargaining, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, writing and developing contract language, and grievance processing. Applicants should also possess member advocacy experience, including internal and external organizing and training and development of association leaders. Additional essential functions are listed below.

Essential Functions:

• 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 ofgeneral 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 asworkshops 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.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in organizing, consulting skills, political action, member advocacy, and collective bargaining among others


• Demonstrated proficiency in developing productive relationships using strong interpersonal skills


• High proficiency in exercising good judgment and reasoning skills


• Ability to creatively solve problems in a dynamic environment


• Ability to interact and consult effectively with diverse groups including local leadership and association members


• High proficiency in verbal and written communication including drafting proposals, developing presentations and producing materials and reports for a variety of specific audiences


• Familiarity with education policy, practice and political environment


• Proficient in technology including Microsoft Office Suite and other online platforms including Skype among others


• Demonstrated ability to pursue projects with energy, drive, and perseverance


• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to achieve the goals of the OEA


• A valid driver’s license is required


• Must be willing to relocate, if needed.


• FICA Pick Up


• PTO: 15 Holidays, Personal, Sick, Vacation, and Parental Leave


• Retirement: 401K, Defined Contribution, HRA, FSA


• Auto Allowance & additional reimbursements


• Casual Work Attire & FREE Parking

Authority and Relationships:

Is responsible to the immediate supervisor; recommends policy and procedure changes to and through the immediate supervisor; determines priorities except as established by the OEA.

OEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Consideration is given to all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, sex, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, residence, disability, socio-economic status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information; on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or, degree of association activity.