We are excited to announce that the University Staff Association is going to begin the process of onboarding a new Union Support Assistant! This is a position we’ve had in the past (under a few different titles) and, knowing how busy we all are and how busy we’re going to get as we come closer to bargaining, it’s a position we now NEED.
The ideal candidate is local, eager to work alongside a union, and likely a student (undergrad or grad) with a flexible schedule but could be a young professional seeking union organizing experience. Meaning, we want to extend our reach into places that we think the ideal candidate would easily be able to find the posting. If this means a USA member has a friend or family member who would be a good candidate for this, that’s where we want to reach. Please share this post with them!
Job Title: Union Support Assistant (Part-Time)
The University Staff Association (USA) is a local union affiliate of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and National Education Association (NEA). Representing over 700 clerical and technical staff members of the UMass Amherst community, USA is an actively organizing local union dedicated to fighting for fair wages and working conditions for all workers. USA leaders maintain active relationships with other local union and community members to advocate for the needs of workers across Western Massachusetts and beyond. You can learn more about our work at universitystaffassociation.org.
Position Overview
The University Staff Association is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to provide administrative and organizational support for our union. This is a part-time position with Monday and Tuesday in-person availability, up to 15 hours a week with some availability to support events and actions in-person outside of these days.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Membership Coordinator to maintain and update membership lists to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Support the NEO (New Employee Orientation) Committee
- Produce NEO schedule around committee member availability and attend NEO meetings when no committee members are available.
- Monitor union email and manage calendars
- Assist with creating and editing written materials, including content and copy for communications.
- Coordinating logistical support for events and union activities
- Perform general office tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks.
- Experience with databases and Excel
- Commitment to supporting the work of a labor union.
- Experience in maintaining confidentiality
Compensation
- $23–$27 per hour, based on experience
- Up to 15 hours per week, with some set in-person days and flexible scheduling to accommodate one-off events and academic commitments
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter and resume to USA@umass.edu with the subject line Union Support Assistant Application.
