Regional Director
United Farm Workers
- Hermiston, OR
- $70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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.
- HS Diploma or GED and equivalent experience. Associate's Degree preferred but not necessary.
- Five (5) years experience in contract organizing and representational organizing including one (1) year experience in campaign management
- Ability to design and implement creative and innovative strategies which result in membership growth.
- Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, E-mail, and Internet).
- Ability to speak, write, and read Spanish and English