UniServ Director, District 15

DATE OF POSTING: July 22, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Close of Business – August 11, 2025

APPLICANT: Send letter of interest and three letters of recommendation to:

Rachelle Bristol, Executive Director

Maine Education Association, 

35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME  04330

or rbristol@maineea.org

POSITION:  UniServ Director, District 15, Caribou Office, K-12

Responsibilities:

§  Works with local associations to provide organizational and leadership development training & support.

§  Serves as an expert consultant to local associations during the collective bargaining process.

§  Speaks to community groups on subjects related to the work, the philosophy, and the interests of MEA.

§  Advocates for the interests of the MEA and local associations during mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration hearings, before Maine Labor Relations Board, and with other agencies as appropriate.

§  Initiates and leads community organizing activities with local associations in support of collective bargaining goals, political/legislative goals, and other interests of the MEA.

§  Initiates and leads an active and progressive program in public and community relations.

§  Takes responsibility for activities in the event of a local or state association crisis.

§  Assures that local associations are effectively represented in the processing of grievances.

§  Promptly responds to requests for services within the area of assignment.

§  Works collaboratively with other MEA and NEA staff to facilitate delivery of a full service program to local associations.

§  Encourages active participation of local associations and members in the political and legislative activities of MEA/NEA.

§  Implements all activities consistent with MEA/NEA policy in his/her area of assignment.

Qualifications: 

§  Strong commitment to the goals of the MEA/NEA.

§  Experience as an effective writer and public speaker.

§  Active involvement in a labor or progressive organization.

§  Demonstrated skills and ability to effectively support and advocate for the rights of education employees at all levels.

§  Demonstrated skills and ability to develop plans of action and execute such plans effectively.

§  Experience with community and/or political organizing in support of a specific goal.

§  Demonstrated ability to be flexible in working with and facilitating groups with diverse viewpoints.

§  Experience facilitating groups and individuals in the initiation or management of change.

§  Knowledge of issues currently confronting public education employees.

§  Experience in collective bargaining.

§  Organizational development experience.

§  Evidence of creativity and initiative.

§  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

§  Knowledge of adult training principles and techniques.

§  Willingness and ability to travel and to work long hours, nights and weekends.   

§  Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study required.  Master’s Degree preferred.

§  Valid and current driver’s license required.

MEA is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer