National Education Association
Rhode Island

Assistant Executive Director / UniServ Director

Based in Cranston, RI

 

NEARI is accepting applications to fill one (1) part-time UniServ Director position. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 

The UniServ Director is a professional level position which provides a variety of services to local affiliates and members. The UniServ Director exercises considerable independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned responsibilities. The position often requires non-standard work hours, including evenings and weekends. The UniServ Director reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director. 

Given the part-time nature of this position, and the variability of scheduling to meet local affiliate needs, assignments and work hours will be collaboratively coordinated with the Deputy Executive Director. While the role requires regular travel, physical presence in the office is expected, and this position should not be considered a remote work arrangement.

Job Description

• Counsel, advise and represent local affiliates in the areas of collective bargaining, membership promotion, leadership development, grievance processing, and related labor relations activities.
• Counsel, advise and represent members with employment-related issues.
• Counsel and advise members on professional problems and issues.
• Provide and/or facilitate training programs for members and local affiliates on a variety of education-, employment- and/or labor-related matters, including but not limited to, coordination and assistance with issue organizing, professional development and other necessary guidance.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local affiliate leadership, members, and others.
• Provide local affiliate leadership and members information about NEARI and NEA programs.
• Participate in assigned secondary assignments, such as committees, work groups, etc.
• Participate in government relations activities and political campaigns as required.
• Provide public relations/communications assistance.
• Attend training activities.
• Attend/participate in meetings (including monthly staff meetings), conferences, seminars, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience, education or training in labor relations skills, including collective bargaining, grievance processing, organizing, membership advocacy, administrative hearings, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to independently coordinate workload and schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for association related activities.
• Evidence of self-motivation and high work ethic.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

• Advanced relevant education.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Commitment to social justice.
• High emotional intelligence.

Salary and Benefits
In accordance with the NEARI and NSO/RI Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as Memoranda of Agreement regarding part-time positions. 

Pursuant to the terms of Article 16 of the CBA, the established salary range (for a part-time position) is $45,435 – $77,245.

Deadline for Applications
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Procedure
A person interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of application describing their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in regard to the job description and qualifications listed above. 

Please also submit a résumé and the names of three references to: 

Jennifer Azevedo, Esq.
Deputy Executive Director
NEARI
99 Bald Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920
jazevedo@neari.org

NEARI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER