Employment Opportunities

Job Description
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

• Carry forward and/or plan field organizing campaigns
• Build structures within local unions to support high-speed membership growth
• Hold hundreds of 1:1 conversations with potential members and current members that successfully move people to action
• Coach and support local leaders to recruit and retain members
• Provide training and support to local unions to build capacity
• Collaborate with governance to advance the interests of locals and members
• Make sense of data and respond accordingly 
• Perform other duties as assigned by NSEA Management. 

Skills/Requirements

• Proficiency in NSEA approved technology and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Action Builder, Salesforce)
• 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. 

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 expertise representing employees or members in workplace disputes, grievance matters, contract enforcement, or similar advocacy activities.
• Demonstrated expertise providing training, facilitation, or leadership development programs to adult learners.
• Knowledge 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 expertise 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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