Position: Office Manager (GEO office/UMass Amherst campus)

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Manage membership database (input form and send on to UMass office)
  • Various clerical duties (word processing, copying, faxing, filing)
  • Answering & redirecting phone calls
  • Checking email, mail, voicemail and answering or redirecting as necessary.
  • Keeping track of staff schedules
  • Assist in preparing mailings (including bi-yearly Hudson report)
  • Design & edit printed materials (letters, postcards, pins, t-shirts, flyers, leaflets, and other materials)
  • Prepare materials for Assembly & Committee meetings (Prepare agenda, file minutes, send reminders)
  • Maintain website
  • Order & maintain supplies for the office and equipment (also scheduling equipment maintenance)
  • Maintain methods of communication with membership and individualized groups (Stewards, Committees, Assembly…)
  • Prepare orientation packets for new members
  • Maintain membership card & discount program for members (in coordination with 2322 office manager)
  • Work in close communications with 2322 office to share information & monitor situations
  • Compare UMass dues report with database to verify payments
  • Physically organize files, supplies and various work materials
  • Maintain grievance & invoice databases (in development)
  • Taking minutes at staff meetings
  • Check mail & messages for out of office staff and forward appropriately
  • Maintaining communications with Local office, including attending staff meetings, forwarding weekly vouchers, etc.
  • Help maintain GEO budget
  • Additional duties as required

Qualifications

  • Pleasant phone manner
  • Ability to take accurate messages/notes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of database management
  • Knowledge of MicroSoft office programs
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about unions & UAW
  • Ability to effectively assist people in crisis
  • Ability to multitask in a stressful environment
  • Ability to respect member confidentiality

Pay and Benefits

  • Pay and benefits will be based on current contract language.
  • This is a salary position and covered by a union security agreement.

Interested parties should send resumes to:
Scott LaRochelle

UAW Local 2322
4 Open Square Way, #406
Holyoke, MA 01040
Fax: 413.534.7611
E-Mail: scott@uaw2322.org

Deadline for receipt is August 14th, 2010