STAFF SUPPORT POSITIONS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (September 2014)! About SPEEA - IFPTE Local 2001 The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001, is a professional aerospace labor union representing more than 24,000 engineers, technical workers, pilots and other professionals in the aerospace industry. Presently, our union represents employees at The Boeing Company, Spirit AeroSystems, and Triumph Composite Systems. Members work in Washington, Kansas, Oregon, Utah, Florida and California. Organized in 1946, SPEEA is an affiliated local union of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). As a professional union, we negotiate contracts and provide representation to bargaining unit members at work. SPEEA helps employees navigate workplace and benefit issues while advocating for and providing workshops and classes to help members advance their careers. Our union is a strong advocate for employee issues at work, with political leaders and in communities where members live. The union is governed by a member-elected Executive Board and Council. Daily operations are handled by a professional staff directed and managed by the Executive Director. With union headquarters in Tukwila, offices are also maintained in Everett, Washington and Wichita, Kansas. POSITION OPENING & TYPE: Office Support Staff (multiple positions) POSITION SUMMARY: The Office Support positions at SPEEA are part of a team responsible for all of the administrative functions required to run three union offices. This includes membership processing/billing, interfacing with members/potential members, supporting meetings and collective bargaining sessions. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: • An interest in helping people navigate unfamiliar work-related situations. • Excellent listening and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify key facts during calls and relay relevant information to union leaders and staff. • Ability to handle occasionally difficult member in a reassuring and helpful way, while finding a successful resolution of their concern. • Resiliency and a sense of humor. • Familiarity with office equipment and practices, including computer databases. • Excellent clerical, data entry, and administrative skills (Microsoft Office experience required). DESIRABLE SKILLS: • Basic writing and proofreading documents slated for publication. • Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat • Microsoft Word and Access SPEEA offers an excellent working environment and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. SPEEA also offers a comprehensive benefits package. SPEEA is an equal opportunity employer. This job posting is for more than one position. Possible primary work locations are in Tukwila and Everett, Washington. This position is represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 8. Please send resume and letter of interest to: SPEEA - Attention: Robin Fleming 15205 52nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98188 Email: robinf@ speea.org
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:45:27 +0000