• Early Learning and Care Representative

    CSEA (Albany, NY)


    Early Learning and Care Representative

    STARTING AT $75,611, PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

    JOB SUMMARY:The Early Learning and Care Representative reports to the Director of Early Learning andCare Programs. The Early Learning and Care Representative works within an assignedgeographical area to grow VOICE/CCPT membership and build the capacity of the union torepresent the members.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1 Recruit VOICE and CCPT members.2 Identify potential VOICE and CCPT activists and leaders.3 Facilitate productive labor relations and implementation of VOICE and CCPTcontracts, and provide union representation through all steps of dispute resolutionprocesses.4 Work with members and state agencies to solve problems and resolve disputes.5 Assist with recruitment and training of Union Stewards (Provider Advocates).6 Mentor and coach Union Stewards (Provider Advocates) to develop skills as needed.7 Maintain up-to-date, detailed records of member contacts.8 Identify patterns of problems and disputes so that VOICE and CCPT committeemembers and staff can develop recommendations for system improvements at county andstate levels.9 Attend and assist with member and leadership education initiatives.10. Coordinate mobilization of VOICE and CCPT members to assist in campaigns developedto address issues that impact VOICE/CCPT members at county, state, and national levels.11. Staff VOICE/CCPT Call Center.12. Staff support for Local, chapter, local association, informal network and support groups,including meetings.13. Assist in building collaborative relationships with Child Care Coordinating Councils andadvocates.14. Assist in developing internal and external communications, including media campaigns.15. Work across CSEA departments to reach program goals.16. Perform other related duties as assigned.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in Early Childhood Education orLabor Relations; or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum oftwo years of experience in organizing and representing independent providers in a union orcommunity-based setting.ORa satisfactory combination of education, training and experience as determined by CSEA.Note: Candidates must possess a valid New York State Drivers’ License and car forbusiness use in order to be appointed.

     

    FIRST TIME Applicants

     

    It's simple! Once you create your profile and apply for a job, a HR Representative will review your information and contact you.

     

    RETURNING Applicants

     

    Email Address

    Password:

    Forgot my password

     

    CSEA is an equal opportunity employer. Please read our EEO statement 518-257-1494 [email protected] ( [email protected])