Executive Director

Ventura County Community College District

AFT Local 1828

The America Federation of Teachers Local 1828 represents approximately 1200 Full and Part-Time Instructors at Ventura, Oxnard and Moorpark Colleges.  The Executive Council for AFT 1828 has offices at 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, CA 93012

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

• Remain current with all appropriate state laws and administrative rules and regulations that impact the operations and responsibilities of AFT Local 1828
• Assists the Executive Council with strategic planning for both short-term and long-term organizational goals;
• Act as a resource for the negotiations team. As such, collects contract issues as they arise; designs and conducts contract surveys; at the discretion of the Chief Negotiator, may conduct research related to labor contracts;
• Coordinate and/or assist the local in organizing activities and campaigns as directed by the President and Executive Council;
• Assists in the development and implementation of membership recruitment
• Collaborate with the Executive Council and our Social Media representative to maintain and carry out a communications plan;
• Assist the Local in compliance with national and state affiliate constitutional obligations;
• Attend relevant conferences, conventions, and trainings as directed by the President and the Executive Council.
• Staff the union office and manage day-to-day activities.
• Provide supervision for the office assistant.
• Help coordinate union events, including flex week activities;
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships
• Attend District and college meetings as directed by the President and/or Executive Council;
• Assist in get-out-the vote and other political activities including COPE membership campaigns;
• Supervise the maintenance of records, including the membership database;
• Assist the Executive Council in organizing and maintaining financial records
• Other union related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, labor law, business or a related field
• Ability to work both independently and with a team including a variety of members, staff and elected member representatives and officers;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a wide variety of people;
• Ability to handle a high pressure, fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and coherently compose correspondence, charges, grievances, memos, and bargaining language;
• Ability to demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information;
• Office skills related to the use of the computer programs such a PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of California community colleges organizational structures and policies

DESIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of experience in labor organizing and strategic campaigns, contract negotiations, and union member representation
• In lieu of the above, demonstrated transferable skills based on a business background or a 501 © non-profit organization.

Salary & Benefits:
Current Salary and benefit range is $70,000 to $90,000 annually based on F/T employment.  Starting salary is based on experience and education. The position includes sick leave and vacation.(subject to CFT funding)

Note:  Consideration may be given to a candidate who can only work P/T.  The minimum hours would be in the 25-30 range..  Salary and benefits would be pro-rated accordingly.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this position(s), applicants must submit a resume, letter of interest to dougthielaft1828@gmail.com .

Your letter of interest should clearly explain how your experience, training, and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Address any skills we are looking for that you would seek to develop. Please specify your preference for working F/T or P/T

Applications will be on-going during the early Summer of 2018

Qualified applicants will participate in a preliminary interview with Doug Thiel, President of AFT Local 1828 at 816 Camarillo Springs Rd. Camarillo, CA   This interview will be scheduled to accommodate the applicant’s availability.  Final candidates will be interviewed by the Executive Council on July 27, 2018. 

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