Temporary Higher Ed Organizing Assistant (MSU Campaign)

APPLICATION: Please email the following to jobpostings@mea.org

• A resume or CV that demonstrates your accomplishments and qualifications
• An employment application, which can be found on the MEA website at www.mea.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work involves providing all secretarial and clerical services for professional staff employees and/or management supervisor. An employee in this position may be responsible for all stages in the reproduction and distribution of moderately large amounts of duplicated materials. Employees work under general supervision and frequently work alone exercising considerable independence within established guidelines.

This job requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, members and leaders, as well as staff and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school.

Experience and training which provide the following abilities, skills and knowledge:

· considerable knowledge of English spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;

· ability to operate a personal computer and common office equipment;

· ability to perform arithmetical calculations;

· ability to communicate tactfully, courteously and effectively.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

This candidate will possess the following qualities and characteristics:

· Lead by example

· Organized

· Confidential

· Ethical

· Authentic

· Approachable

· Honest

· Knowledgeable

· Great listening skills

· Great people skills

· Empathetic

· Relationship – building skills

· Collaborative leadership

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Leads with integrity

· Well-spoken

· Respectful and includes in a diverse environment

· Positive demeanor

· Problem solving

· Highly motivated

· Reliable

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Type, duplicate, collate, staple and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, press releases, and other materials.

Receive, open, and review mail; compose notes and letters; establish and keep current mailing lists; scrap books, and directories.

Order and inventory supplies.

Establish and maintain a variety of files.

Act as receptionist; place and receive telephone calls, make appointments, and maintain calendars and schedules.

Process financial records, calculate insurance rates, do cost evaluations, maintain records, and maintain a petty cash fund.

Keep schedules of meetings; prepare meeting rooms; send out notices and agenda for meetings; arrange for refreshments at meetings.

Use the electronic membership system to maintain membership lists, prepare dues transmittals and perform other membership processes.

Track new authorization cards for new unit organizing on a daily basis.

Enter new membership applications for newly formed ghost units; track this information daily.

Develop and maintain spreadsheets for various activities of the campaign/office.

Review Board of Trustee employee records to determine when potential members come and go.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time.

APPLICATION: Please email the following to jobpostings@mea.org

• A resume or CV that demonstrates your accomplishments and qualifications
• An employment application, which can be found on the MEA website at www.mea.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $22.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23