Apply to be OPEA’s Central Field Organizer

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:

• • $40,000 per year base salary and a generous performance-based incentive program with the ability to make up to $68,000 per year.

• • Yearly Longevity bonuses including years of service to the state of Oklahoma.

• • $65/per month phone stipend

• • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and a $20,000 life insurance policy

• • 401k style retirement with employer contributions

• • Mileage reimbursement or company-provided vehicle for work-related travel.

• • Accrue Paid Time Off and sick Leave in addition to Paid State Holidays

• • Meals are paid for by OPEA when traveling for work.

Examples of Work Performed:

• • Work with the Membership Director to develop and implement an organizing plan.

• • Responsible for organizing state employees at work locations as defined in the organizing plan and based on agency, facility, shift, occupation, and geographic areas.

• • Works with Membership Director to develop and implement strategies to recruit new members.

• • Will recruit and develop work location leaders and promote participation in Association activities.

• • Assist members in the development and implementation of strategies to address work location issues.

• • Mobilize members to participate in rallies and other OPEA activities.

• • Maintain plans, files, and related documents on targeted work locations and chapters.

• • Assist and support chapters, leaders, and activities.

• • Answers inquiries from members regarding public employees’ rights and benefits.

• • Performs related work as required and assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• • Shall be knowledgeable of conditions pertaining to Oklahoma state employment and Oklahoma Politics

• • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships in an adversarial setting; in communicating effectively and exercising good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

• • Self-Starter: Must be able to set your own schedule and plan events to meet recruitment standards.

Education and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree; OR

• • 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:

• • Work from home eligible after one year of employment; Office Located at 13 NE 28^th St, OKC, OK 73105

• • Set your own work schedule

• • Results based expectations & Bonuses

• • Small Staff (less than 10 employees)

• • 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.