Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild
TNG-CWA Local 37002

Office Manager

Based in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, MN

 

The Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002, is seeking an Office Manager with a background in bookkeeping.

Who we are
Based in Minnesota’s dynamic and progressive Twin Cities metropolitan area, the Guild represents more than 500 workers across several industries. We are the second-oldest local within The NewsGuild, with a history of advocating for our members that stretches back more than 90 years.

Our 28 units include medical language interpreters at Hennepin Healthcare, staffers at nonprofit organizations and other unions, as well as several print shops, but the majority of our members work for news organizations. The largest of these is the Minnesota Star Tribune. As a union representing journalists, we do not endorse political candidates. 

What you’ll do
Our office manager handles our local’s bookkeeping, including accounts receivable/payable, payroll and preparation for our annual audit, as well as filing federal/state taxes and our annual LM-2 report with the Department of Labor. 

You’ll work with our local’s executive officer and finance committee to plan our annual budget, and you’ll be responsible for preparing a monthly report on our finances for members. You’ll also file all required reporting forms with our international union and be responsible for updating the CWA membership database. 

You’ll act as the primary point person for communication between our local and the payroll and HR departments of our 28 Guild employers.

You’ll also handle human resources functions for our three-person local staff, such as managing our employee and member insurance/retirement programs, including premium billing. You’ll work with an IT contractor to manage the email and computer network systems.

What you’ll need

• A background in bookkeeping and a familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software (Sage) and database management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• A demonstrated ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential union and member information
• Experience working with unions or nonprofits preferred 

Don’t meet every requirement above? Please apply anyway! We’d love to learn about your experiences and qualifications for this role.

What you’ll get
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave, four weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, and three personal days. This job offers a flexible schedule, as well as training and educational opportunities. 

To Apply
Please send your résumé and a cover letter to NewspaperGuild@mnguild.org. August start date preferred. This position will remain open until filled. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women and diverse candidates to apply.