APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Nevada State Education Association.

• Complete the application for employment as completely and accurately as possible.
• Attach your resume, letter of interest, and the completed application and return in a confidential envelope to Terry Hickman, Executive Director, NSEA, 3511 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Nevada State Education Association
Announcement of Part-Time/Temporary Office Support Employee

Date of Posting:  December 20, 2007
Closing Date:  Until Filled
Office Support Employee – Part Time/Temporary, Elko, Nevada
Hours: 12 hours per week (3 days per week; 4 hours per day); start/end times negotiated

Unit Description:

The Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) is a 30,000 member affiliate of the National Education Association representing teachers and education support employees throughout the state of Nevada. 

Required Qualifications/Attributes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel , and a willingness to learn new technology;
• Ability to handle multiple phone lines;
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written;
• High degree of interpersonal skills;
• Highly-motivated self starter;
• Strong communications skills – verbal and written;
• Strong professional and personal characteristics including dependability, flexibility, solid work ethic, ability to plan and manage one’s time effectively and ability to work well with diverse individuals and interests; and
• Proven abilities in the following areas: attention to detail; thorough follow-up; team participation.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment.

Additional Desired Qualifications, but not required:

• Certified Post-Secondary clerical/office technology certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of non-profit and/or union environment and current political climate is highly desired.
• Experience working in a school and/or front office setting.
• Previous staff and/or leadership experience.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

General Job Responsibilities:

This position supports the NSEA strategic focus of restoring public confidence in public education by providing skilled administrative, secretarial and clerical assistance. 

Duties include but are not limited to:.

• Type, format and proof and distribute correspondence.
• Update and maintain calendar for assigned Professional and Management staff.
• Make travel and meeting arrangements.
• Assist in event planning for conferences.
• Place calls to members and legislators as requested.
• Maintain contact as requested with membership for meeting attendance.
• Coordinate attendance to special governance functions.
• Assist in filing and maintenance of files.
• Perform word processing and data entry duties as assigned.
• Field telephone calls.
• Order office supplies.
• Attend to clerical duties as directed, insuring proper procedures, i.e., reader copies, cc’s, proofing.
• Utilize NEA I&A system to assist in providing membership information as requested.
• Assist with production and preparation of membership materials for annual meetings (Delegate Assembly, NEA Representative Assembly and other NSEA programs.
• Assist with the implementation of NSEA’s programs and activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Salary of $10.00 per hour.  Employer paid social security.  Pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding, this position is not covered under the NSO-Nevada bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A letter of interest, resume and a list of professional references should be sent to:

Jayné L. Price, Director of Operations and Administration
Nevada State Education Association
3511 E. Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Jayne.price@nsea-nv.org
702-733-7330
FAX: 702-733-6004

Nevada State Education Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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