Education Coordinators (2)
East Region: Pittsburgh or Boston
West Region: Los Angeles or Las Vegas
 

Two Education Department Job Openings at AFSCME
Salary range starts at $71,337

AFSCME is hiring two Field Education Coordinators: one in the east (based in Pittsburgh or Boston) and one in the west (based in Los Angeles or Las Vegas). AFSCME represents 1.6 million members who work in the public service: social workers, teachers’ aides, sanitation workers, bus drivers, health care professionals, public safety workers, university staff, and many more.

The AFSCME Education Department ignites and fuels activism and leadership by creating a culture of collaborative learning; developing members, leaders and staff as educators and change agents; and using new technologies to expand the reach of our programs. The Field Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing this mission in assigned states.

AFSCME Field Education Coordinators design and conduct education programs on a wide range of union building topics. They create and modify curricula to meet the needs of specific locals, councils and campaigns. They connect education programs to AFSCME’s vision and priorities. They design and facilitate planning retreats and conferences.  And they prepare union activists and staff to conduct training programs.

Requirements for these positions: 
• 5-7 years experience in union organizing and/or representation work.
• Thorough knowledge of adult teaching and learning techniques.
• Knowledge of labor unions and the education of activists, leaders, and staff.
• Ability to develop curricula and conduct presentations in a variety of settings.
• Ability to select or develop appropriate teaching materials.
• Ability to use all forms of multi-media visual aids.
• Ability to use computer and associated software, including web-based applications.
• Ability to develop work plans, work with minimal direction and execute projects effectively within a prescribed plan of action.
• Ability to meet deadlines, measure progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Work is performed in an office environment, as well as in the workplace, training facilities, and in the field. 
• A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to drive and coach organizers conducting site and home visits.  Travel is required and extensive. 
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Conducting a mock training is part of the interview process.

To be considered, submit resumes to: recruiting@afscme.org