Working for CFA

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the CFA financial and administrative operations.  Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Ensure timely payments of accounts payable by posting routine invoices; promptly forwarding all financial mail; posting approved invoices; processing staff expense forms; printing checks; and mailing payments to the appropriate parties; assist with bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable by properly recording all payments; ensuring that staff expense claims are accurate and are accompanied by appropriate documentation; matching checks with the necessary back-up documentation before presenting them for signature; filing all documentation appropriately.
• Compile information and generate reports, including but not limited to the following: Affiliate reports, lobbying and political reports, chapter reports, and any other reports as necessary.  Assist with government and tax reports, and annual audit.
• Ensure proper distribution of CFA funds by calculating and preparing monthly chapter dues rebates; preparing checks, as necessary, in the appropriate amount for the various programs maintained by the organization. 
• Ensure accurate and prompt collection of CFA’s funds by preparing invoices and sending them to affiliates, outside agencies, staff, chapters, and any other necessary parties;
• Ensure successful small group meetings by scheduling; tracking attendance; duplicating materials; arranging meetings logistics; and providing administrative support at the meeting site;
• Other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A strong commitment to advancing racial and social justice transformation in the union movement, the university, and beyond;
• Skill and experience in strategic thinking, organizational development and long-term planning;
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines;
• Excellent time management and communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically with CFA officers, members, interns and staff;
• Ability to travel for extended periods (up to 1 week) during events; and
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Business/Accounting Education preferred

Requirements:

• Three years accounting or bookkeeping experience; demonstrated proficiency in using QuickBooks and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information
• Ability to be a “team player” and work with a variety of administrative/professional staff and elected member volunteers
• Ability to operate generally used office equipment and to use familiar computer software (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, web browsers, email)
• Ability to learn and communicate CFA organizational structure and policies
• Ability to handle a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift 25 lbs; occasional travel and weekend work required
• Must authorize and pass background check.
• Typing proficiency of 50 wpm
• Strong commitment to racial equity and social justice

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, an automobile for business use, and proof of minimum insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  Salary/Benefits/Location:  CFA offers a fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision, SEIU defined benefit pension plan, and generous paid leave. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; salary range is $65,311.42 – $87,334.18 commensurate with experience. 

To apply send cover letter, resume, and references to searchcommittee@calfac.org

Location: Northern California

CFA is seeking a field representative (organizer), preferably experienced in the public sector.  CFA’s field representatives work with our chapter leadership on campuses to protect and enforce our collective bargaining agreement, to identify, engage, and develop new leaders, and develop stronger chapters through issue-based organizing. 

Applicants must be self-motivated, deadline-oriented individuals with the capacity to work with people in academia. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Files grievances and represents members in grievance and faculty rights meetings, develops MOUs, and assists in meet and confers;
• Develops and implements organizing strategies and campaign plans;
• Recruits and retains members;
• Identifies, recruits and develops faculty to participate in CFA chapter and statewide activities;
• Develops and implements organizing plans for turnout at chapter and statewide events;
• Organizes and facilitates meetings;
• Participates and/ or assists with statewide organizing campaigns, events, and activities;
• Assists with membership recruitment, faculty organizing and political campaigns;
• Staffs at least one CFA committee or caucus
• Supports and promotes CFA’s principles of Anti-Racism/Social Justice Transformation, including intentionally working to ground anti-racist and social justice values into the everyday work of CFA;
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with CFA officers, members, interns and staff. 

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A strong commitment to advancing racial and social justice transformation in the union movement, the university and beyond;
• Skill and experience organizing internal field campaigns (political, contract enforcement, membership, community/labor, and developing member leaders;
• Skill and experience in strategic thinking, organizational development, campaign development and long term planning;
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines and numerical goals;
• Working knowledge of organizing practices, including recruitment of non-members;
• Excellent verbal and analytical skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively, creatively, and strategically with CFA officers, members, interns and staff;
• Ability to travel frequently (weekly basis) and work long and irregular hours, including evenings, overnights, and some weekends.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated skill, experience and acumen in developing others;
• Demonstrated ability to infuse anti-racism and social justice work into the everyday work of CFA;
• Demonstrated experience organizing and/or working in strategic campaigns, including creating and implementing organizing and/or strategic plans;
• Familiarity working with union officers and member-based committees;
• Excellent written, oral communication and public speaking skills;
• Previous union organizing experience;
• Experience in higher education a plus;
• Representation/contract enforcement experience

Other Requirements:

• The successful applicant must be able to traverse college campuses.
• Valid driver’s license, an automobile for business use, and proof of minimum insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs; subject to reasonable accommodation

Salary/Benefits: CFA offers a fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision, SEIU defined benefit pension plan, 401(k) with employer match and generous paid leave. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; Salary range is $71,089.20 – $144,874.55 commensurate with experience. 

To apply send cover letter and resume with references to:

searchcommittee@calfac.org.