Labor relations representative - chico

Job Details:

Job Location: Chico - Chico, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $88,630.00 - $128,928.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Category: Field Operations

Overview

We are seeking a Labor Relations Representative to represent our members covering the geographical area of Chico, CA. This is a home-office position reporting to the Field Director in the Sacramento Field Office in Citrus Heights, CA. This position requires some travel in addition to frequent nights and weekend hours. This is a critical time for unions, our members, our communities and our schools. CSEA has been a stable and viable organization since 1927.

Responsibilities

• The Labor Relations Representative recruits, trains and develops members.
• The LRR leads, organizes, and mobilizes members for political action, and is their strongest advocate.
• The LRR assists with representational matters.
• Examples of duties include negotiating contracts, providing leadership to rank-and-file negotiators and committees in collective bargaining, and representing members in hearings.
• Identifies and develops member leaders, chapter officers and stewards.
• Influences members and staff.
• Develops members who are committed as advocates for the union.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• A strong desire to recruit and mobilize volunteers around important issues.
• Bachelor's degree in a subject that still excites you.
• Work experience relevant to organizing and recruiting new members.
• Experience with negotiations, advocacy or dispute resolution is a strong plus.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to gain trust and confidence of members.
• Be a leader who is clear and convincing.
• Be strategic and work with diverse groups.
• Show initiative, creativity and exercise sound judgment.
• Be organized, excellent at managing your resources, data and time.
• Keep sensitive information confidential.
• Be a trusted advisor and be cool under pressure.
• Balance your life at work with your life outside of work.
• Quickly develop an understanding of CSEA culture.

Other Requirements

• Weekend and evening work will be required, as well as occasional overnight travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a California driver's license, insurance and car.
• A combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for the Labor Relations Representative is $88,630 - $128,928. Starting salaries are typically at the first step on our salary range. Consideration may be given for exceptional qualifications and experience. We offer 19 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation to start and 5 weeks after 7 years, medical benefits for you and your family, life insurance coverage and a pension plan.

To Apply

Go to www.csea.com/careers, upload your resume and write a cover letter that tells us why this ad caught your eye and why we should hire you as our next Labor Relations Representative! Only applications on our website will be considered.

Questions? Contact HR at HREmail@csea.com. Please do not send resumes or other documents to this email.

CSEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce. This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. EOE/AA