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Job openings
12 April 2011

Operating Engineers Local 49 is seeking a Communications and Web Specialist and MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, has two job openings.
Operating Engineers Local 49 Communications and Web Specialist

MAPE Director of Member Representation and Services

MAPE Administrative Assistant


Operating Engineers Local 49
Communications and Web Specialist

Since 1927, the International Union of Operating Engineers—Local 49 has worked to advance the welfare of more than 13,000 men and women employed across Minnesota, North and South Dakota. We’re looking for a talented, motivated and hard-working individual with previous web experience and strong communication skills to join our team.

This is a full-time position located in our Minneapolis, Minnesota headquarters. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and health care benefits.

Position Description:
The Communications & Web Specialist is a new position that will work with organizational leaders to plan, develop, and execute marketing activities for three entities: International Union of Operating Engineers—Local 49, Local 49 Health and Welfare, and Local 49 Apprenticeship and Training Program.

This role will oversee all online activities, including maintaining the organization’s web sites and social media presence. The Communications & Web Specialist will attend Union events, gather information and photography, and develop web site content.

Primary Duties:
The Communications & Web Specialist will be responsible for the following:
• Maintain web site technical operations, including all content, images, forms, navigation, links, and search engine visibility.
• Plan site design and expansion to support organizational goals.
• Update site content.
• Monitor web performance and results; recommend changes as needed.
• Attend local and regional Union functions; take event photographs and gather information for web site stories.
• Assist with other communications needs as assigned.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience designing and maintaining web sites.
• Experience with web design software such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Expressions, or similar packages.
• Ability to create effective online forms.
• Familiarity with social media tools and their business usages, such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Strong photography skills and experience optimizing photos and videos for the web.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel locally within the Twin Cities and regionally to our Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota locations.

About the International Union of Operating Engineers—Local 49:
Formed in 1927, the International Union of Operating Engineers—Local 49 serves more than 13,000 men and women in Minnesota, North and South Dakota with contracts for highway/heavy and building contractors, well drillers, equipment repair shops, welding shops, sand and gravel suppliers, counties, municipalities, hospitals, school districts, cemeteries, and more. Our purpose is to advance the welfare of our workers and working families. www.local49.org

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to:

Laura Flinn
[e-mail]

International Union of Operating Engineers
2829 Anthony Lane South
Minneapolis, MN 55418

The International Union of Operating Engineers—Local 49 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline for resume submission May 13, 2011.


MAPE
Director of Member Representation and Services
Shoreview, MN

About us: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is the premier labor union representing nearly 13,000 professionals employed by various agencies across the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Our nearly 20 employees work hand-in-hand to ensure that our members are treated fairly by the State of Minnesota. Find out more about our organization at the MAPE website.

Job Description: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees has an immediate opening for the post of Director of Member Representation and Services. The position is full-time. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Member Representation and Services will be responsible for the effective management and oversight of statewide member representation and service delivery at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. S/he is ultimately charged with ensuring that MAPE is successful in promoting and protecting the interests of its membership. The Director of Member Representation and Services is responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day activities of staff under his or her direction.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing workload allocation and assigning tasks.
• Evaluating the performance of supervised staff.
• Coordinating the training and development of supervised staff.
• Motivating and rewarding supervised staff.
• Facilitating communication and cooperation between employees and management.
• Enforcing MAPE policies and procedures.
• Promoting harmonious employee relations through effective leadership.
• Collaborating with the Business Manager on human resource matters.
• Carrying out other responsibilities such as serving as Acting Executive Director during the latter’s absence.
• Functioning as a member of the management negotiations team in OPEIU negotiations.
• Supporting and advising staff and members at statewide and local negotiations.
• Working with the organizer to increase full membership rates year-on-year.
• Acting as a senior advisor to business agents in contract administration and member advocacy.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the post of Director of Member Representation and Services should:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in any field and four years of relevant work experience or have 8+ years of relevant work experience in a unionized environment.
• Have documented successes in the areas of member representation and services and staff supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of labor relations, labor and contract law, Minnesota’s Public Employee Labor Relations Act, and the operations of Minnesota state agencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of management and human resources.
• Possess superior problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Be able to work independently and in a team.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be able to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

If you are interested in applying, please send electronically a resume and cover letter (with salary expectations) to [e-mail]. Inquiries about this position can be addressed to Jim Monroe. The deadline for applications is April 15.

NOTE: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this position.


MAPE
Administrative Assistant
Shoreview, MN

About us: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is the premier labor union representing nearly 13,000 professionals employed by various agencies across the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Our nearly 20 employees work hand-in-hand to ensure that our members are treated fairly by the State of Minnesota. Find out more about our organization at the MAPE website.

Job Description: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing confidential administrative support to the Executive Director and Statewide President at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. Taking direction from the Executive Director and Statewide President, the Administrative Assistant is held accountable for the following duties and responsibilities, articulated in no particular order of importance: (i) management of organization’s files, (ii) events planning, board support, and (iii) other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Records maintenance and general office support, including:
• Providing advanced administrative assistance to the Executive Director and Statewide President.
• Opening, sorting, and distributing MAPE correspondence.
• Preparing outward routine correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Bookkeeping.

Events Planning, including:
• Scheduling appointments.
• Organizing various meetings, including the Board of Directors and Delegate Assembly.
• Preparing travel and catering arrangements.
• Arranging conference calls.

Other Specific duties may include:
• Executing project-based assignments as directed.
• Editing and proofreading documents.
• Advising on operational changes.
• Interacting professionally with the public and members.
• Taking and distributing minutes at various meetings and committees.
• Collaborating with MAPE staff as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least a bachelor’s degree or related experience.

If you are interested in applying, please send electronically a resume and cover letter (with salary expectations) to [e-mail]. The deadline for applications is April 22.

NOTE: The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this position.


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