DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The deputy director will work under the direction of the regional director for the northeast region and the assistant to the president for organization and field services, as well as in cooperation with other regional directors. Responsibilities will generally include developing organizing strategies, allocating resources and staff, oversight of confidential matters, and other responsibilities as assigned. Specifically, the deputy director will:
• supervise and direct organizing campaigns, collective bargaining election campaigns, strikes, and contract negotiations, as well as other field activities on behalf of the national union
• supervise and direct the on-site work of staff, including national representatives
• perform management duties with respect to project staff including interviewing, hiring and evaluation/performance reviews
• oversee relations between the national AFT and state federations and offer recommendations for national financial aid and other assistance with respect to organizing
• assist affiliates with capacity building in all areas of union activity
• work to ensure application and utilization of the AFT Organizing Model to all forms of union activity
• facilitate improved relations between AFT state federations and locals, and state and local AFL-CIO central bodies, by working with the AFL-CIO department of field mobilization staff
• make presentations to affiliates and other groups regarding AFT's organizing projects

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have substantial experience in the labor movement, including but not limited to, coordination and direction of communications, political action and labor education activities. Involvement in such activities at various organizational levels will be given consideration. In addition, applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellent interpersonal and communications skills with a proven ability to work in a collegial manner. Experience working with the AFT Organizing Model is desirable. Applicants must be willing to relocate residence if deemed necessary by AFT for effective servicing of assigned area.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the director of human resources or via email to adminjobs@aft.org. Please reference posting #48-21-607.

PO Box 2090
Washington, DC 20013-2090
Attn: Human Resources Director

The American Federation of Teachers and its affiliates
are equal opportunity employers.