Union Support Assistant (Part-Time)

The University Staff Association (USA) is a local union affiliate of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and National Education Association (NEA). Representing over 700 clerical and technical staff members of the UMass Amherst community, USA is an actively organizing local union dedicated to fighting for fair wages and working conditions for all workers. USA leaders maintain active relationships with other local union and community members to advocate for the needs of workers across Western Massachusetts and beyond. You can learn more about our work at universitystaffassociation.org.

Position Overview
The University Staff Association is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to provide administrative and organizational support for our union. This is a part-time position with Monday and Tuesday in-person availability, up to 15 hours a week with some availability to support events and actions in-person outside of these days.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Membership Coordinator to maintain and update membership lists to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Support the NEO (New Employee Orientation) Committee
• Produce NEO schedule around committee member availability and attend NEO meetings when no committee members are available.
• Monitor union email and manage calendars
• Assist with creating and editing written materials, including content and copy for communications.
• Coordinating logistical support for events and union activities
• Perform general office tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Experience with databases and Excel
• Commitment to supporting the work of a labor union.
• Experience in maintaining confidentiality

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Amherst, MA 01002

Salary : $23 - $27