[Imc] Job openings at Teamsters for a Democratic Union
Peter Miller
peterm at shout.net
Thu Dec 7 16:34:37 UTC 2000
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 OpeningOffice 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 OpeningCommunications 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
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