Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees  Hiring Manager(s) PATRICIA COOK   Category Administrative Assistant   Description Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Grade 7 Job Number: OPU-69-24-0324-V Department: AFT Public Employees Annual Salary: $62,770.25 The American Federation of Teachers 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. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the department director, the individual will provide administrative support to the public employees division ensuring that the objectives of the department are met. The department staff includes the director, senior associate director and assistant director. The public employees division represents the largest array of job classifications in the AFT consisting of bargaining and non-bargaining locals across the country. Position responsibilities: Act as initial point of contact for public employees division. Handle confidential matters and sensitive information regarding affiliate lawsuits, decertification attempts, organizing plans and independent organization affiliations. Independently set deadlines, publicize meetings and conferences via all available media. Coordinate logistics for large conferences and meetings and process all related meeting expenses. Create forms, maintain data, and track logistics for all department projects. Manage conference registration on site and deal effectively with members, leaders and activists. Set up meetings, webinars and video conferences. Report on conference and meeting evaluation data. Process consultant contract agreements and invoices. Draft, edit and proofread correspondence. Assist in the development of the department budget. Gather relevant information, select and summarize to prepare for speeches and reports. Draft PPC meeting agendas and take detailed note s at all PPC meetings; produce final reports. Update public employees website and social media. Maintain director's and department's calendar, answer phones and inquiries by phone or web. Create and maintain department files. Participate in supportive role as directed by the department of human resources. Other duties as assigned. Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including with local, state and executive council members. Ability to travel for extended AFT campaigns. Ability to take detailed meeting notes for meetings and conference calls. Well organized with ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Should be skilled in using PowerPoint, Excel and social media. Knowledge of public employee job titles, job descriptions and pay scales by state, is helpful. Prior work experience in a union environment is preferred. Familiarity with AFT and/or its affiliates. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a work environment with occasional travel required. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the director of human resources. This postiion is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Internal Posting Period: Internal posting period has expired.   Position Requirements AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vaccine Requirement: AFT requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Testing Requirement: AFT requires that all staff take a self-administered AFT provided rapid-antigen test weekly.   This postion is part of a collective bargaining agreement. AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer The AFT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.        American Federation of Teachers, AFL,CIO ♦ 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. ♦ Washington, DC 20001 ♦ 202/879-4400 ♦ www.aft.org   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment AFT is a place-based organization in Washington, D.C. Work is generally performed in a work environment with occasional travel required.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Administrative Assistant/Public Employees   Close Date   Created By PATRICIA COOK   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 3/28/2024   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 accepting applications. 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