CENTRAL OKLAHOMA FIELD ORGANIZER Application and Job Description
Definition:
Responsible for organizing state employees under the general direction of the Membership Director. Will identify and recruit members, organize workers to address worksite issues; Educate and train leaders to participate in Association activities. Overnight and travel is involved.
Compensation:
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- $40,000 per year base salary and a generous performance-based incentive program with the ability to make up to $68,000 per year.
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- Yearly Longevity bonuses including years of service to the state of Oklahoma.
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- $65/per month phone stipend
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- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and a $20,000 life insurance policy
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- 401k style retirement with employer contributions
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- Mileage reimbursement or company-provided vehicle for work-related travel.
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- Accrue Paid Time Off and sick Leave in addition to Paid State Holidays
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- Meals are paid for by OPEA when traveling for work.
Examples of Work Performed:
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- Work with the Membership Director to develop and implement an organizing plan.
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- Responsible for organizing state employees at work locations as defined in the organizing plan and based on agency, facility, shift, occupation, and geographic areas.
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- Works with Membership Director to develop and implement strategies to recruit new members.
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- Will recruit and develop work location leaders and promote participation in Association activities.
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- Assist members in the development and implementation of strategies to address work location issues.
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- Mobilize members to participate in rallies and other OPEA activities.
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- Maintain plans, files, and related documents on targeted work locations and chapters.
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- Assist and support chapters, leaders, and activities.
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- Answers inquiries from members regarding public employees’ rights and benefits.
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- Performs related work as required and assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
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- Shall be knowledgeable of conditions pertaining to Oklahoma state employment and Oklahoma Politics
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- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships in an adversarial setting; in communicating effectively and exercising good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
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- Self-Starter: Must be able to set your own schedule and plan events to meet recruitment standards.
Education and Experience:
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- Bachelor’s degree; OR
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- May substitute degree with 4 years of experience in Oklahoma state employment, employee relations, sales, politics, collective bargaining, or a combination of those listed.
Work Environment:
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- Work from home eligible after one year of employment; Office Located at 13 NE 28th St, OKC, OK 73105
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- Set your own work schedule
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- Results based expectations & Bonuses
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- Small Staff (less than 10 employees)
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- Room for growth and promotions
Oklahoma Public Employees Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
