[Imc] Job openings at Teamsters for a Democratic Union

[Peter Miller]

In case anyone's looking...

>Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 13:55:26 -0500
>From: TDU National Office <tdudetroit at igc.org>
>To: TDU <tdudetroit at igc.org>
>Subject: Job openings at Teamsters for a Democratic Union
>
>Dear LaborTECH 2000 Conference participants:
>
>I know that I talked to several of you during last weekend's conference
>about two job openings we are trying to fill at Teamsters for a
>Democratic Union. If you can think of anybody who might be good for
>either of these jobs, or know of any good places to post these listings,
>please feel free to do so. Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>In solidarity,
>
>Simone Sagovac
>Teamsters for a Democratic Union
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>Job Opening—Office Manager
>
>Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) is a 25 year-old movement made up
>of rank and file Teamsters working to reform our union based on a broad
>vision of democratic participation and social justice. We are currently
>seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, and committed person to fill this
>key support staff position in our Detroit office. This full-time
>position is available beginning January 2, 2001.
>
>Responsibilities
>
>Primary duties include income and expense bookkeeping, preparation of
>documents, financial reports, and related record-keeping. This will
>involve working closely with senior staff and elected leadership.
>
>Additional duties include database management, overseeing mailing and
>shipping operations, maintenance of office equipment, purchase and
>stocking of supplies, and managing work flow.
>
>An important part of this job is planning and implementing logistics of
>our annual convention and other activities, as well as various other
>special projects. Assignments are flexible and based on the candidate's
>interests and abilities.
>
>Qualifications
>
>• Attention to detail
>• Willingness to learn and develop new procedures under deadline
>pressure.
>• Ability to work closely with senior staff and organizational
>leadership on both financial matters and the general work of the
>organization
>• Previous experience with general accounting practices preferred, but
>suitable candidates with limited experience will be trained.
>• Commitment to building a progressive labor movement
>• Women and people of color encouraged to apply
>
>Compensation/Benefits
>
>• Salary range from $23,500 — $27,500, based on experience
>• Health insurance
>• Generous paid vacation
>
>Interested applicants should forward a resume with cover letter and
>references to Barry Eidlin in our Detroit office. P.O. Box 10128,
>Detroit, MI 48210. E-mail tdudetroit at tdu.org
>
>Job Opening—Communications Coordinator
>
>Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) is a 25 year-old movement made up
>of rank and file Teamsters working to reform our union based on a broad
>vision of democratic participation and social justice. We are currently
>seeking an energetic, committed person to coordinate our communications
>work out of our Detroit or New York office. This full-time position is
>available immediately.
>
>Responsibilities
>
>• Work with National Organizer to develop comprehensive communications
>strategy
>• Draft news releases and cultivate relations with national and local
>media outlets
>• Develop and implement Internet related communications involving TDU
>e-mail list and website
>• Assist in production of TDU publications
>• Assist organizers with development of organizing literature
>• Educate and train Teamster activists on basics of media communications
>
>Qualifications
>
>• Previous communications experience, preferably labor-related
>• Excellent oral and written communications skills
>• Commitment to building a progressive labor movement
>• Willingness to work hard in cooperative style
>• Spanish fluency a plus
>• Women and people of color encouraged to apply
>
>Compensation/Benefits
>
>• Salary range from $23,500 — $27,500, based on experience
>• Health insurance
>• Generous paid vacation
>
>Interested applicants should forward a resume with cover letter and
>references to Barry Eidlin in our Detroit office. P.O. Box 10128,
>Detroit, MI 48210. E-mail tdudetroit at tdu.org