Northern Regional Manager (Fairbanks Office)

The Alaska Public Employees Association/AFT (AFL-CIO) is currently accepting applications for the position of Regional Manager for its Northern Regional office in Fairbanks. Applicants must have advanced verbal and written communications skills, exceptional analytical abilities, identification with labor philosophies, the ability to deal effectively with emotional and highly stressful situations and knowledge of labor relations/human resource theory. A degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Development, or a closely related field or a Juris Doctor is desired.

The Regional Manager is a union advocate and also an administrator.  He/she must be able to handle high volumes of grievances and classification appeals, negotiate collective bargaining agreements and draft and argue Unfair Labor Practice complaints.  Applicants should have prior experience in member mobilization activities. The Regional Manager is responsible for negotiations and contract administration for all APEA/AFT bargaining units in Northern Alaska.  This position requires travel.  The salary is $6,285 – 6,718 per month(DOE), with generous benefits.  Qualified APEA/AFT members are encouraged to apply.  Interested applicants should send a completed APEA/AFT application, 3 Professional References, a resumé and analytical writing sample by October 14, 2011 to: 
Bruce Ludwig, Business Manager
APEA/AFT
211 Fourth Street, Suite 306
Juneau, AK 99801

Fax: 907-463-4980
Email: bludwig@apea-aft.org

Northern Field Representative II
(Fairbanks Office)

The Alaska Public Employees Association/AFT (AFL-CIO) is currently accepting applications for the position of Field Representative II for its Northern Regional office in Fairbanks. Applicants must have advanced verbal and written communications skills, exceptional analytical abilities, identification with labor philosophies, the ability to deal effectively with emotional and highly stressful situations and knowledge of labor relations/human resource theory.  A degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Development, or a closely related field is desired.

The Field Representative II is a union advocate. He/she must be able to handle high volumes of grievances and classification appeals, negotiate collective bargaining agreements and draft and argue Unfair Labor Practice complaints.  The successful candidate will also have a desire and willingness to work on internal organizing and member involvement, external organizing, and political campaigns when necessary. This position requires travel.  The beginning salary is $ 5,499–5,885 per month(DOE), plus generous benefits.  Qualified APEA/AFT members are encouraged to apply.  Interested applicants should send a completed APEA/AFT application, resume, three professional references and analytical writing sample to: 

Bruce Ludwig, Business Manager
APEA/AFT
211 Fourth Street, Suite 306
Juneau, AK 99801

Fax: 907-463-4980

Email: bludwig@apea-aft.org