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Executive Director, HOPE Local 123 - Houston, TX

The Houston Organization of Public Employees (H.O.P.E.) is a dynamic and growing union Local affiliated with SEIU and AFSCME and representing 13,800 City of Houston employees.

The role of Executive Director is to manage and direct the development, supervision and implementation of all field, public affairs and financial programs and activities of HOPE.   This executive director is accountable to an executive board and the membership of the Local.   In addition, this position is the primary liaison with the affiliated international unions.  This position holds ultimate responsibility for the supervision of HOPE’s approximately 13 employees.

• Chief operating official of city workers local union.Direct all local union programs including organizing, political action, member engagement, and community engagement.
• Develop and/or implement action programs to accomplish organizational goals and objectives adopted by the Executive Board or membership convention.
• Oversee local operations, including finances and human resources.
• Direct and maintain the organization’s relationship with staff and elected officials at the City of Houston.
• Develop procedures as it relates to day to day affairs to facilitate implementation of the programs and goals of the Local.
• Direct and manage the Local staff including employing, evaluating, and disciplining.
• Communicate to the Executive Board the Local’s activities.
• Maintain the primary relationship with the Executive Board and the membership.
• Advise and assist the Secretary-Treasurer in preparing and monitoring the annual budget. Prepare monthly reports on the financial status of the Local for presentation and approval by the Executive Board.
• Participate in the bargaining negotiations for Local contracts with employers.
• Administer the budget adopted by the Executive Board and execute financial transactions and operations according to the policies of the Executive Board.  Direct the day to day administrative and financial operations of the Local.
• Communicates with AFSCME and SEIU International Unions in matters related to the status of the Local and its membership.
• Maintain effective and appropriate relationships with partner organizations and people such as other labor unions, government leaders and coalitions.
   

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in labor relations, public or business administration, or related field preferred. Years of experience can be substituted for education requirement. The following knowledge, skills, experience and abilities:

• 5-10 years experience preferred in similarly sized and complex organization with a significant background in management of a similar sized staff and staff leadership/organizational development.
• Experience in political and legislative affairs and public relations.
• Leadership in a membership-driven organization desirable.
• Coalition-building skills.
• Experience dealing with operational issues, including staffing and budgeting for campaigns and/or projects. Experience exercising financial controls to spend in accordance to a budget.
• Commitment to serving the Board, membership and the vision of the organization.
• Should be able to think strategically and to develop plans that meet strategic objectives.
• Ability to envision long-range ramifications of decisions.
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of judgment.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadline conditions.
• Must be committed to social justice.
• Must have excellent communications skills, be able to conduct meetings, and have excellent public speaking skills.
• Must be able and willing to work long and erratic hours.
• Poise and professionalism in the face of adversity or conflict.
   

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications.
Excellent benefits, including pension plan and fixed automobile allowance.  Relocation assistance will be considered.

Apply By:  November 24, 2009
Submit cover letter and resume to: HOPE Executive Director Search Committee
Email:  HOPEEDSEARCH@gmail.com
Only electronic submissions will be considered.

HOPE is committed to diversity in the work place. Women and members of ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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