Colorado Education Association

State Option UniServ Director and Field Organizer

Based in West Central Colorado
(hybrid)

 

Posting Date: January 7, 2026 
Closing Date: February 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m. MST)

The Colorado Education Association (CEA) is the largest union of educators in the state with more than 40,000 K-12 teachers, higher ed faculty, and education support professionals, as well as students preparing to become teachers, and retired educators. Our mission is to work collectively to provide the best public education for every student.

CEA is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color, women, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, or gender non-conforming, people living with disabilities, veterans, and bilingual people to apply for open external positions at CEA. CEA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CEA will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

The State Option UniServ Director and Field Organizer is a West Central Colorado based position. CEA is currently operating in a hybrid environment.

Essential Qualifications:

• Sound professional judgment 
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Knowledge of organizing principles and implementation of organizing plans
• Proficiency in basic computer technologies 
• Ability to work in teams and with minimum supervision
• Conflict resolution skills 
• Understanding of membership-based organizations, especially unions
• Campaign planning and management 
• Time and financial resource management 
• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills in a changing environment
• Training and presentation skills 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Advocacy for membership and organizational goals 
• Experience with Pre K-12 and higher education environments, public sector labor relations, negotiations, and member representation 
• Independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness 
• Ability to analyze options and implement corrective actions 
• Experience in developing and motivating volunteers and leaders
• Coordination of labor union and community organizing.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the West Central uniserv unit, including overnight trips, to support rural locals.

Responsibilities:

• Train leaders and staff in growth organizing, community engagement, and capacity building efforts. 
• Serve as a resource for growth organizing by providing training, materials, and event coordination. 
• Engage in capacity building with leaders, members, and staff. 
• Provide strategic communication support related to statewide growth organizing campaigns. 
• Assist in developing the CEA bargaining program and implementing the CEA strategic plan with local affiliates. 
• Create qualitative and quantitative reports for assigned work. 
• Collaborate with field staff to enhance approaches to organizing. 
• Support local unions in negotiations and the enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. 
• Represent members in advocacy, investigations, and grievances; train local leaders in representation skills. 
• Work with local leaders to address and resolve workplace issues and execute local organizing campaigns.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a bargaining unit position with a salary range of $75,000 – $156, 000 based on prior experience and qualifications. A fringe benefits package is provided as defined in the CEASO Collective Bargaining Agreement including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan and paid leave.

Application Procedure
To complete an application, please visit the following website: https://form.jotform.com/252245819712156 

Applicants, please address your letters to the attention of: 

Kooper Caraway 
CEA Executive Director