Regional Director

The Regional Director develops coordinates and executes operational plans to meet or exceed the needs of union members while actively involved in membership growth initiatives develops or adopts organizational strategies that support benefit programs membership growth and renewal of contracts and directs programs that support the development of the membership worker board and stewards under the direction of the Fund Manager.This is not an office job.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop direct and execute operational plans adhering to the UFW vision using adopted management by results methods.
• Establish processes to identify and maximize financial resources and use technology to control costs.
• Design and implement procedures to maintain accurate information including grievance arbitration and other membership records.
• Implement training models for worker boards and execute strategies that encourage effective problem-solving among staff workers and employers under contract.
• Cultivate a philosophy of membership growth and participation by creating effective partnerships communicating effectively and empowering workers.
• Use of cutting-edge technologies and databases.
• Identify ways UFW relationships can bring value to contract employers.
• Renegotiate current union contracts prior to the expiration

• Supervise staff
• Represent and communicate the UFWs policies in the region with workers press community
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW and be willing to make a long-term commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

• HS Diploma or GED and equivalent experience. Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university is a plus.
• Five (5) years experience in contract organizing and representational organizing including one (1) year experience in campaign management
• Ability to design and implement creative and innovative strategies which result in membership growth.
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word Excel E-mail and Internet).
• Ability to speak write and read Spanish and English

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COMPENSATION:Starting salary of $79000 - $85000 yearly depending on experience. Benefits package includes family medical dental vision pension 401k 6 Paid Sick Days 5 Bereavement leave days 12 paid holidays & paid vacations.