P-525: Regional UniServ Staff - Human Rights, Human Rights/Community Outreach Department

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research and writes position papers, articles and other scholarly materials.
• Works with chapters and other groups of members and staff to resolve intra-and inter-group conflicts, to improve inter-personal skills, and to heighten understanding and respect for human and civil rights concerns.
• Works closely with the Human Rights Department Training Cadres.
• Assists in designing, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying workshops in all departmental programs.
• Delivers departmental programs and services to members, leaders, and staff both in workshops and personal consultation sessions.
• Develops resource materials for members and staff on issues related to human and civil rights.
• Assists in developing training materials and in coordinating conferences and other training programs for which the department is responsible.
• Provides advice and assistance to regional and local Equity Team Contacts in developing and promoting projects and activities that advance the Association's human and civil rights goals.
• Acts as a consultant to various committees and task forces.
• Acts as a resource to field staff in all Human Rights matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A BS/BA or higher degree.
• A thorough knowledge of the association, and an ability to articulate the human and civil rights goals and policies of CTA and NEA.
• A broad understanding of the human rights and equity issues facing public education and educators in California, as well as those facing the state generally.
• Ability to work effectively with members, leaders, and staff colleagues.
• A demonstrated ability to write and speak articulately to groups of members, leaders, staff and the general public.
• A demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information, and present the results in a coherent and organized manner.
• Experience in designing and/or modifying workshops in human rights and/or equity related issues.
• Computer literacy including ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Valid CA Drivers License.
   

Applications may be filed up to April 4.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by CSO. Salaries are established by a collective bargaining agreement. Step placement is also determined by the CTA/CSO Agreement.

CTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.