AFT Vermont

Operations Director

Based in Burlington, VT

 

AFT Vermont

• is a democratic, organizing labor union
• is the fastest growing union in Vermont
• has majority women membership and leadership

We organize to build power to win better wages, respect, and improvements at work and the community.

Mission: AFT-VT is a union of professionals that champions justice, democracy and economic opportunity. We work for access to high quality public education, affordable health care and public service for our communities. We advance these principles through organizing, collective bargaining, political activism and community engagement through the work our members do. Our vision is to build membership in an inclusive labor movement by fighting to dismantle structural racism and misogyny by recognizing the inherent dignity of all workers.

Position Overview 
The Operations Director will work with the AFT Vermont Board and the AFT Vermont management team to: 

• Manage HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, enhancing staff support systems, benefits administration, and supervision/evaluation structures 
• Execute day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, budgeting, tracking, and annual financial reporting
• Manage tech platforms, including training and supporting staff and members, regularly assessing systems and providing updates as needed 
• Support the AFT Vermont Board with meetings, logistics, trainings, and biennial convention
• Assist in creating and implementing systematic staff and member training and education.

Qualifications
Three years experience in three or more of the following

• Experience with Labor Unions (or non-profits committed to racial and/or social justice)
• Experience managing financial operations and annual reporting 
• Experience with human resources (hiring, onboarding, supporting staff & management)
• Experience with supporting a Board (union or non-profit)
• Experience operating and supporting others with software tools (Google Suites, Powerbase, Hustle, Action Network, Quickbooks, etc)

Compensation: This position is based in Burlington, Vermont with occasional statewide travel. This is an in-person position, with flexibility for occasional remote work. The salary range is $76,000 – $90,000 a year depending on experience. This is a management position. 

Benefits include:

• 100% employer paid Health Insurance
• 100% employer paid Dental Insurance
• 100% employer paid Life, Death and Disability
• 8% employer contribution to 401K (no matching required)
• Generous paid time off (30 days accrued time in the first year & 14 holidays)
• $1750 technology stipend
• $500 annual wellness benefit

To Apply: 
Please email a cover letter and résumé to organizer@aftvermont.org and mention where you saw this posting. Posting open until filled. 

For more information visit our website: aftvermont.org/join-our-team/

Don’t meet every qualification? Studies show women and BIPOC applicants often don’t apply unless they meet all the criteria. If you meet at least 50% of the qualifications and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.