A resume and a cover letter including answers to the following questions are required for consideration:
1) Why do you want to work for the NSEA?
2) What experience have you had with negotiating contracts?
3) What teaching or training experience have you had?
4) What experience do you have in organizing people around an event or issue?
5) What knowledge, skills or talents do you bring to this job that you feel will be beneficial to your success?
6) Provide the name and contact information for three people who would recommend you for this position.
****Electronic submissions only. This position could be assigned anywhere in the state of Nebraska.
This is a “ Professional Staff” position as defined by the NSEA/NSA Negotiated Agreement and is part of the bargaining unit. The person reports to the Associate Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Assist local leaders to recruit and retain members.
- Advise members with job disputes and contract enforcement with the guidance of the Advocacy Director.
- Assist locals with bargaining negotiations with the guidance of the Bargaining Specialist.
- Provide training and support to locals to build capacity.
- Collaborate with governance to advance the interests of locals and members.
- Perform other duties as requested by NSEA Management.
Skills/Requirements
- Proficiency in NSEA-approved technology and tools
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to analyze data
- General knowledge of organizing, bargaining, member rights, and education policy
- Able to offer consultation, support and guidance to members in a variety of circumstances
- Able to work independently
- Able to work well with outside organizations
- Detail oriented, well-organized and able to prioritize work
- Strong advocacy, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Effectively manages resources to maximize efficiency and minimize unnecessary costs
- Bachelor’s degree is required
Working Conditions
- Overnight and extended travel as needed for training and meetings around the state and at national conferences as assigned
- Able to lawfully operate a motor vehicle in the State of Nebraska and be insurable under the NSEA commercial policy
- Duties of this position may be performed indoors and outdoors
- Ability to lift 20 pounds when required
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, reach with hands and arms
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,400
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $78,400.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
