United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE)

Executive Assistant

Based in Pittsburgh, PA

 

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Organization: United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About Us: UE is a dynamic progressive rank-and-file labor union representing the interests of tens of thousands of hardworking individuals across various industries. With a strong commitment to advocating for workers' rights, fair labor practices, and ensuring equitable treatment in the workplace, we strive to create a better future for our members.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Assistant to join our team working out of the national office in downtown Pittsburgh. As executive assistant for UE, you will work directly with the three national officers and will be responsible for executing a number of administrative functions. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the union's national officers and contributing to its overall organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate executive communications and correspondence, responding to emails and interfacing with UE membership, departments and allies.
• Manage travel itineraries. 
• Cover logistics for various UE leadership meetings or events. Taking meeting minutes for executive board meetings.
• Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents and assist with compiling information and reports.
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience of 3-5 years as an executive assistant reporting directly to senior officers or similar roles, preferably within a labor union or nonprofit setting.
• Advance Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software including google suite and relational databases. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Having an understanding of rank-and-file unionism.

Why Join Us: Joining UE means becoming part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of workers by enabling workers to organize for power. The salary for this position is $66,020 per year. Benefits include excellent health care, retirement benefits, and more.

To Apply:
Please submit your résumé and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to gst@ueunion.org. Kindly include "UE Executive Assistant Application" in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically marginalized groups.