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Workforce Develpment Advocate

2 months ago

Washington, United States American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Full time $85,239 - $149,797
Job DescriptionJob Description

This position will be filled at the grade commensurate with the knowledge, skills, and experience of the selected applicant. This position is responsible for providing support for a wide variety of analyses involving workforce development matters; assisting affiliates on their workforce development efforts; supporting the incorporation of workforce development issues during collective bargaining negotiations, organizing campaigns and other union activities, and assisting with policy recommendations around federal and state workforce development efforts. Analyses may involve efforts around registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.

DUTIES:

  • Responds to inquiries in assigned area of specialization (apprenticeship), developing and maintaining extensive knowledge in the specialization. Additionally, responds to a variety of other routine requests on workforce development topics. This generally involves researching information on the topic and answering the request, sometimes adapting previous responses to similar requests.
  • May provide advice during negotiations on workforce development matters, preparing and/or presenting related exhibits, arguments and counterarguments, and testimony.
  • May be asked to prepare and present testimony related to workforce development initiatives before government entities, elected officials, and the press.
  • Delivers presentations in webinars, trainings, meetings, conferences, and other live events around the country.
  • Prepares session outlines and materials and secures needed equipment.
  • May serve as a panelist at conferences and meetings.
  • Coordinates multi-affiliate meetings and networking events around workforce development topics and areas of interest.
  • Tracks workplace issues and trends concerning specific workforce development topics, particularly within designated specialty area(s), to communicate with members and affiliate unions about activity in that field.
  • Writes occasional articles, manuals, and fact sheets on special areas of concentration.
  • Contributes to the Center’s toolkit and is principally responsible for the composition and currency of chapters relating to designated area(s) of specialization; incorporates new knowledge, models, and ideas over time.
  • Serves as lead on applications and administration of grants for national initiatives including budgeting and preparing periodic reports.
  • Serves as staff liaison to one or more advisory committees appointed by the President.
  • Reviews specific issues and concerns for the committee and helps develop programs to address their specific needs.
  • Serves as a staff resource to these committees, preparing meeting agendas and materials, following up on actions recommended, and drafting resolutions and recommendations.
  • Summarizes major AFSCME workforce development efforts, projects, and collaborations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, advanced degree desirable with course work in, depending on specific duties, workforce development, economics, employee training and education, labor relations, or related area of study and a minimum of three (3) years of experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Skills Requirements:

  • Knowledge of labor unions and organizing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Ability to write reports and make presentations.
  • Ability to conduct sound research and make logical conclusions.
  • Ability to formulate program strategies and respond to formal information requests.
  • Ability to analyze, formulate plans, and develop solutions.
  • Skills necessary to use personal computer and database software.
  • Ability to develop curriculum and present effective training seminars.
  • Expertise in at least one of the workforce development specialty areas.

Travel & Work hours

  • Travel and extended work hours including weekends are required.
  • A valid driver’s license required.

AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Company DescriptionAFSCME is nurses. Corrections officers. Child care providers. EMTs. Sanitation workers. School bus drivers. Civil engineers. More than a million people doing hundreds of different jobs, all with one thing in common: a dedication to making our communities stronger, healthier, and safer.

Public service isn’t just a job: it’s a calling. And the work of people in public service deserves respect. That’s why we stand together in AFSCME to advocate for fairness in the workplace, safety on the job, fair wages, good benefits, a secure retirement, and excellence in public services.Company DescriptionAFSCME is nurses. Corrections officers. Child care providers. EMTs. Sanitation workers. School bus drivers. Civil engineers. More than a million people doing hundreds of different jobs, all with one thing in common: a dedication to making our communities stronger, healthier, and safer.\r
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Public service isn’t just a job: it’s a calling. And the work of people in public service deserves respect. That’s why we stand together in AFSCME to advocate for fairness in the workplace, safety on the job, fair wages, good benefits, a secure retirement, and excellence in public services.