Share Email Opening Title National Representative I-IV  Hiring Manager(s) BERNADETTE AGUIRRE   Category National Representative   Description Job Number: AFD- 48-01-0119-R Department: Organization and Field Services Position Summary: AFT national representatives work throughout the country to organize new members, provide service to state and local affiliates, build public support for the union and issues important to its members, and provide training and guidance to affiliate leaders and members. Position Responsibilities: National Representative I-IV responsibilities vary depending on position level but generally are comprised of some or all aspects of the following duties: Contract negotiations Representation elections Strikes, managing projects and/or political campaigns Organizational campaigns Literature development Professional issues Public outreach designed to build public support for the union and its constituencies Leadership development Additional duties as assigned     Position Requirements Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated full-time experience in union organizing and representational work including directing activities and staff Ability to quickly assess an assignment situation and to develop, implement and modify a plan of action in concert with affiliate political leadership Competency in financial recordkeeping including responsibility for substantial sums of money Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional and collegial demeanor Excellent communication skills -- both written and verbal Understanding of unions and professional issues relevant to AFT members Background in coalition building Effective public speaking skills Extensive travel is required Computer literacy is a plus Willingness to train on required software Experience with AFT or its affiliates is desirable     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment This position requires weekly travel to assignments (sometimes requires working over weekends).   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position National Representative I-IV   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 10   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 1/27/2022   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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