Job details
Salary $30 - $50 an hour job type full-time part-time temporary contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Microsoft office: 1 year (required)
Full job description
Introduction
Do you love having a high degree of autonomy (managing your own projects and time)? is work life balance more important than a career ladder? do you enjoy taking an idea from start to fruition while coordinating with others and while handling a wide variety of duties on a daily basis? this might be the job for you! we are a professional organization (a union) supporting busy state engineering professionalsMeetings, communication and administrative tasks fill our daysWe need someone who likes a wide variety of tasks, someone who takes initiative and also likes to collaborate with othersThis person manages their work time based on organizational priorities, is a team player, flexible and responsible to make sure the work gets donePart-time and full-time applicants are encouraged to apply.
Due to covid, work location and methods are in fluxGenerally, some in-office time will be necessary, but there will also be time when you may choose to telecommuteExpect some of you time to include meetingsOtherwise, you will have a number of projects to work onExpect to manage your work and time with very little oversight.
Organization
Minnesota government engineering council (mgec) is an independent professional association representing 1,100 mn state engineers and related technical professionalsMgec is also the exclusive bargaining unit for all state employees assigned to the engineering unit.
Position
Mgec is seeking a labor relations advocate to work in partnership with the executive director and executive board to support union membersThis position participates in contract negotiation and represents employees in an wide variety of issues related to employmentThe position provides a sounding board for employee questions, concerns and ideas and provides feedback and supportThis position meets frequently with the employer (meet & confers, grievances, arbitrations, collaboration meetings) and with legislators, representing the employee’s interestsThis position works with the mgec executive board and various committees taking a lead role in addressing their work goals and tasksThere will be daily contact (in person (outside of covid), phone, video chat, and by email) with members on a wide range of subjectsThis position is responsible for getting the work done and providing answers.
It requires flexible leadership skills for the varied and changing needs of the board and membersIt requires intellectual curiosity, willingness to speak out, and relationship buildingThis position should not be afraid to speak out but give priority to asking questions and listeningThe incumbent must be comfortable initiating communication, making decisions and then actingThe job entails research and consensus buildingSuccess requires multitasking, prioritizing, delegating, good written and verbal skills and a willingness to take on any task.
1) sharing in the administration of the organization’s business:
AEvaluate mgec’s processes, identify problems and inefficiencies, and propose structural and strategic changes that will make the business more profitable and more efficient
BPlan, initiate, execute, monitor, and close various projects to meet deadlines with successful measurable outcomes.
2) bargaining, advocacy, labor relations, and lobbying:
AMonitor agency/mmb adherence to labor agreements.
BParticipate in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
CParticipate in selecting mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
DSchedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings with state offices.
EPropose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
FRecommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
GDraft contract proposals or counterproposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
HCall or meet with mgec members, representatives of state agencies or the legislature to discuss labor relations matters, such as employment issues, contract negotiations, or grievances.
IRepresent mgec during investigations/grievances.
JPresent the position of mgec during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
3) assisting with the management of the organization office building.
ASecuring tenants
BMaintaining property
Wages are commensurate with experience, knowledge, skills, and abilitiesBenefits may include the following: health, dental, life, disability, and eye care insurances, pension, simple ira, vacation, sick and holiday leavesPart-time and full-time applicants are encouraged for this hourly position.
Days and hours for work may vary and can be flexible to meet the needs of mgec and the employeeWork is currently completed via teleworking, which could change in the futureMonthly board meetings typically currently occur on the fourth monday of each month from 3:30–6:30 p.mWith other several other meetings scheduled as neededApproximately 15-20% of time will be spent in meetings.
Education/experience
Bachelors, master’s or juris doctor degrees preferredEducation by experience also valued.
Experience working as a union advocate, labor relations representative, organizer, mediator, arbitrator or negotiator preferredSimilar experience in any advocacy roles.
Other experience
Experience with microsoft office suite: word, excel, power point, access, teams, and publisher.
Experience with quickbooks.
Experience with wordpress software used to update websites.
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to create content as well as edit content by others.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience managing projects from concept to completion.
· excellent customer service and leadership skills: ability to be accessible, respond professionally in difficult situations, respond in a timely manner, and take initiative to complete tasks and projects in time.
· experience using computer applications and shared folders, documents, and calendars.
Ability and willingness to travel to multiple work sites (this is a state-wide organization).
Job types: full-time, part-time, contract, temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Minnesota: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft office: 1 year (required)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
