CIR is looking for a Deputy Regional Director for CIR’s New York Private Sector region, to be located in the New York City area. This position reports to the New York Regional Director. The Deputy Regional Director will help organizers with contract campaigns and contract enforcement. You will oversee contract implementation and enforcement that centers on shifting power dynamics at the worksite. You will provide guidance on local direct action campaigns that are focused on building towards the next round of contract negotiations. You will consult and collaborate with various departments such as the strategic campaigns, legal, public affairs and communications teams. You will supervise worksite organizers on specific campaigns and projects, and collaborate with the New York Regional Director on any recruitment and development of organizers on the New York team.
- Representation work: Ensure collective bargaining agreements are implemented and enforced at our New York Private Sector chapters by strategizing with organizers in the execution and resolution of issues, and by collaborating with the Director of Strategic Campaigns and the Legal team.
- Provide guidance on individual and group grievances.
- Provide guidance through labor-management meetings, and participate as necessary.
- Provide guidance through decision and effects bargaining, and staff bargaining sessions as necessary.
- Accountable for managing the relationship with the employer.
- Lead trainings and workshops for contract organizers.
- Supervise contract organizers who are working on contract campaigns.
- Help develop and implement campaign plans with contract organizers.
- Review weekly work with the organizers.
- Continuously provide feedback in a timely manner.
- Direct teams for workplace actions, blitzes, and ratification votes.
- Participate in the recruitment of staff for the New York team.
- Provide written communications and reports to members, union leaders, Executive Committee and CIR staff as needed.
- Assist in new organizing and political/COPE campaigns.
- Track and maintain accurate records and databases.
- Approve expenses, time off, and other administrative functions for the staff when the New York Regional Director is off.
- Eight years or more of organizing experience in the labor movement required.
- At least two years’ of experience leading or managing/supervising staff preferred.
- Must be able to manage with the values of the labor movement and be willing to constantly improve as a manager.
- Healthcare organizing experience in both public and private sectors is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with community allies, electeds and hospital administrators to support contract organizing campaigns.
- Ability to quickly learn resident life/training, hospital operations and finance, and relevant economic and political issues.
- Familiarity with labor law (in local jurisdictions), libel/free speech laws, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, mediation and arbitration processes.
- Strong planning and time management skills, ability to prioritize and develop work plans independently with minimal supervision including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Possesses strong listening, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people, thoughtful about advancing equitable outcomes on staff and within the field, and supportive of CIR’s organizational commitment to DE&I initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships and hold others accountable while building respect, trust and a positive work environment.
- Inclusive leader who encourages initiative and innovation, and is able to effectively involve the team in planning and decision-making.
- Appropriately manages conflict, disagreements and adversarial situations among staff.
- Ability to critically evaluate one’s own performance and incorporate feedback into improving performance.
- Ability to support, model and coach staff through honest, clear and timely feedback; able to facilitate the learning of others, both formally and informally.
- Technologically proficient with Google products such as Gmail and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides & Drive); willingness to learn new technology to make hybrid organizing work effective.
- Must reside in the New York City area. Some travel is required.
- Ability to work long hours.
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid in accordance with CDC guidelines, subject to any laws of the state in which the applicant resides.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position.
The salary for this position is $137,385. Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.
In addition to a resume, we require a compelling cover letter that gives us a clear picture of who you are, how you demonstrated success in a similar position and why you want to apply for this position at CIR. Make us want to pick up the phone and set up an interview! Please send your resume and cover letter along with three professional references to: [email protected] with the Subject Line: New York Deputy Regional Director.
