Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA).

NSEA is committed to supporting public education and the educators who make a difference in the lives of Nebraska students every day. 

Current openings and job descriptions are found below. Apply for openings at www.nsea.org/apply. 

Organizational Specialist

Starting salary: $79,250

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.

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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
  • 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. 

Base Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education, labor relations, human resources, or a related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
    • Membership organizing;
    • Membership recruitment;
    • Labor relations;
    • Collective bargaining support;
    • Employee advocacy.
  • Demonstrated experience representing employees or members in workplace disputes, grievance matters, contract enforcement, or similar advocacy activities.
  • Demonstrated experience providing training, facilitation, or leadership development programs to adult learners.
  • Knowlege of collective bargaining principles, labor-management relations, and public education policy.
  • Proficiency in NSEA-required technology systems, including constituent/member databases, Microsoft 365 applications, virtual meeting platforms, and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to independently manage a geographic assignment area requiring frequent travel, evening work, weekend work, and overnight travel.
  • Valid driver's license and insurability under NSEA's commercial insurance policy.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze membership, bargaining, organizing, or worksite data and use that information to develop recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience working with elected leaders, boards, or committees
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, training materials, and member communications.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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