National Field Director, Local 1957 CIR, New York, New York, United States, 10001
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SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents
National Field Director
This job can be based in New York, NY or it can be based in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC (with travel required)
The
Committee of Interns and Residents, the largest resident physicians'
union in the country, is looking for an experienced, ambitious and
dynamic candidate for the National Field Director based out of New York
City.
About Us:
CIR
is a nationwide, progressive, member-driven healthcare union
representing 13,000 resident physicians. We fight to protect the
workplace rights of doctors-in-training and improve the delivery of
quality health care.
Job Description:
- Develop and oversee a coherent national agenda, including measurable goals and metrics, for building and maintaining a strong CIR presence and identity that effectively provides a stronger voice for physician-members.
- Oversee CIR’s internal organizing operation (contract negotiations, membership engagement/leadership development programs and advocacy campaigns), including the direct supervision of Regional Directors in CA, DC, FL, MA, NY, NJ and NM.
- Direct and coordinate the work of other departments to ensure alignment with CIR’s national agenda for membership engagement and growth.
What you gain from a position with CIR:
- Hands-on experience strengthening physician involvement in collective bargaining, political advocacy and related union activities, with the opportunity to develop a national agenda for engaging physicians in their worksites.
- Opportunity to work directly with physicians-in-training, gaining an understanding of front line providers in the hospital setting.
- Opportunity to create and experiment with innovative value-based programming program to engage physician members aligned with CIR’s overall strategic plan.
- Opportunity to address issues related to access of affordable quality healthcare and quality improvements to the health care system.
- Opportunity to supervise employees with responsibility for training and development.
- Opportunity to develop skills in contract negotiations, health care economics and political advocacy.
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), pension plan and paid sick/vacation time.
CIR is looking for candidates who have:
- Minimum 4 year degree, BA/BS, additional degree in relevant area preferred
- Minimum 5 years relevant bargaining/organizing/chapter building experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement strategic campaign plans.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage conflict and adversarial situations
- Ability to work independently, think critically, and prioritize multiple tasks
- Healthcare experience preferred, but not required
- Must be willing to travel on a regular basis
- Must have a valid driver's license
In addition to a resume, we require a compelling cover letter that gives us a clear picture of who you are, and why you want to work at CIR. Make us want to pick up the phone and call you in for an interview!
CIR is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants. Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org
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