Regional Director (Bilingual Spanish & English Required)

Job Description

Job Description

We offer Great Benefits and a Flexible Schedule!!!   The United Farm Workers is seeking a talented and motivated Regional Director to be part of the Farm Worker Movement in the Pacific North West (PNW) and be based at the UFW’s Granger, WA office with operations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Only those who  submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and reasons for seeking the position will be considered.

The Regional Director develops, coordinates, and executes operational plans to meet or exceed the needs of union members while actively involved in membership growth initiatives, develops or adopts organizational strategies that support benefit programs, membership growth and renewal of contracts and directs programs that support the development of the membership worker board and stewards under the direction of the Fund Manager.  This is not an office job.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop, direct, and execute operational plans adhering to the UFW vision using adopted management by results methods.
• Establish processes to identify and maximize financial resources and use technology to control costs.
• Design and implement procedures to maintain accurate information including grievance, arbitration, and other membership records.
• Implement training models for worker boards and execute strategies that encourage effective problem-solving among staff, workers, and employers under contract.
• Cultivate a philosophy of membership growth and participation by creating effective partnerships, communicating effectively, and empowering workers.
• Use of cutting-edge technologies and databases.
• Identify ways UFW relationships can bring value to contract employers.
• Renegotiate current union contracts prior to the expiration
• Supervise staff
• Represent and communicate the UFW’s policies in the Pacific Northwest with workers, press, community
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW and be willing to make a long-term commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION :

COMPENSATION :   Starting salary of $80,500 - $85,000 yearly depending on experience. Benefits package includes family medical, dental, vision, pension, 401k, 6 Paid Sick Days, 5 Bereavement leave days, 12 paid holidays & paid vacations.

Compensation details : 80500-85000 Yearly Salary

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