WYOMING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION – Cheyenne, Wyoming

POSITION: Assistant Director / Membership Organizer

Salary Range: $42,000 - $48,000 Annually

PRIMARY DUTIES Membership Development - Organize membership and identify leaders Educate and train leaders and members Strategically plan organizing campaigns; direct and manage plans Develop organizing targets Recommend organizing ideas Develop Communications - write articles for newsletter and updates for website Confer with workers and management relative to personnel rules, policies, and programs Represent members in grievance proceedings Process grievances and appeals at procedure levels Negotiate bargaining unit contracts; interpret bargaining agreements Work with Executive and Legislative branches of government Develop political action campaigns and engage in political activity Represent organization as a registered lobbyist Maintain budget and business plan Report association activities and business-related aspects to Board of Directors Perform other activities required or assigned by Executive Director EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

Training and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field. Also, the required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  Business and staff management experience in public sector organizing and political development highly desirable Strong written and oral communication skills Strong leadership abilities Able to analyze and problem solve Skills to design and implement strategies Able to work within timelines under pressure Able to analyze employee problems and make recommendations Experience in contract negotiation a plus Organizing experience with member training, political action and mobilizing highly desirable Willing to work long and irregular hours; some nights and weekends Wyoming driver’s license as travel is required

 

BENEFITS Salary increases based on membership production and growth Position advancement opportunities based on performance and production Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement employer paid partial contribution Paid sick and annual leave Federal observed holidays Additional benefits available at special rates TO APPLY: Interested candidates should provide the following information via email to wyo.public.employees@att.net or WPEAbettyjo@att.net

 

Cover letter expressing why you are interested in this position. A resume that includes your education, skills, and work experience. Current and previous employer contact information