Douglas County Federation
Local 2265

Executive Director

Based in Centennial, CO

 

In Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Douglas County Federation
Salary: $65,000 – $85,000

Douglas County Federation (DCF) is a public education union, and we are looking for an Executive Director with a heavy emphasis on organizing. The Executive Director’s responsibilities are:

• Developing and implementing a clear vision for DCF that includes increasing our membership strength and growth,
• Developing union leaders and activists and strengthening our union via increased member involvement/mobilization around issues that matter to public school employees and the students we serve.
• Enhancing our public and political image.
• Assist with professional development opportunities
• Improving internal and external communications programs
• Maintaining financial viability and flexibility
• Supervises organizer daily activities and daily debriefs
• Report to the Executive Board and AFT on progress toward campaign goals, staff performance, and other input concerning the ground operation
• Assists with training and ongoing staff development
• Assists with meetings, event planning, turnout
• Oversees the maintenance of data
• Assists with creating and conducting membership training and activists training
• Must be flexible with working long hours (including nights and weekends)
• Develop and build relationships with the community and organizations in Douglas County

Experience, Skills, Aptitude, and Commitment

• Strong commitment to the labor movement and social, economic, and educational justice
• Demonstrated ability in organizing others, building unity among diverse groups, and mobilizing others to take action
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to inspire and motivate workers and staff
• Ability to use a high level of judgment
• Ability to work well with diverse people
• Ability to supervise staff
• Ability to carry out goals and meet timelines,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer literacy and comfort with data entry and manipulation
• College education preferred
• Must possess reliable transportation (with insurance) and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages is highly valued
• Lead Organizer experience in education is highly preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3 references to: Shamilton@aft.org, with the subject line “DCF Executive Director”.

Equal Employment Opportunity and all are encouraged to apply.