Labor Relations Representative - Modesto/Turlock

Job Details: Job Location: Modesto/Turlock - Modesto/Turlock, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $88630.00 - $128928.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Category: Field Operations, California School Employees Association Labor Relations Representative - Modesto/Turlock, CAWe are seeking a Labor Relations Representative to represent our members covering the geographical areas of Modesto/Turlock, CA. This is a home-office position reporting to the Field Director in the River Delta Field Office in Stockton, CA. This position requires some travel in addition to frequent nights and weekend hours. This is a critical time for unions, our members, our communities and our schools. CSEA has been a stable and viable organization since 1927. The Labor Relations Representative recruits, trains and develops members. The LRR leads, organizes, and mobilizes members for political action, and is their strongest advocate. The LRR assists with representational matters. The California School Employees Association represents over 250,000 school employees who work in 750 school districts in California. They provide support services to school children as para-educators, administrators, food service, bus drivers, nurses, and skilled employees in grounds, maintenance and operations. CSEA is the largest classified school employee union in the AFL-CIO. This is a great position if you are passionate and committed to improving lives, education and communities. We are dedicated to expanding the rights of classified school employees by securing benefits, pensions, protections and funding for the service they provide. Our mission is to champion the rights, dignity and welfare of working people. Our values include advocating for affordable healthcare and security for working families. If you feel passionate about the work we do, we want you to join us. Examples of duties Recruits and trains members Negotiates contracts Provides leadership to rank-and-file negotiators and committees in collective bargaining Represents members in hearings Identifies and develops member leaders, chapter officers and stewards Influences members and staff Develops members who are committed as advocates for the union The ideal candidate will have the following education and experienceA strong desire to recruit and mobilize volunteers around important issues Bachelor's degree in a subject that still excites you Work experience relevant to organizing and recruiting new members Experience with negotiations, advocacy or dispute resolution is a strong plus Excellent communications skills Ability to Gain trust and confidence of members Be a leader who is clear and convincing Be strategic Work with diverse groups Show initiative, creativity and exercise sound judgment Be organized, excellent at managing your resources, data and time Keep sensitive information confidential Be a trusted advisor Be cool under pressure Balance your life at work with your life outside of work Quickly develop an understanding of CSEA culture Other requirements Weekend and evening work will be required, as well as occasional overnight travel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Have a California driver's license, insurance and car The salary range for the Labor Relations Representative is $88,630 - $128,928. Starting salaries are typically at the first step on our salary range. Consideration may be given for exceptional qualifications and experience. We offer 19 paid holidays, 3 weeks' vacation to start and 5 weeks after 7 years, medical benefits for you and your family, life insurance coverage and a pension plan. CSEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce. This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. EOE/AA