Job

Labor Relations & Communications Director

Location Danville, CA 94526
Date Posted December 20, 2024
Job ID 12361
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Labor Relations and Communications Director on behalf of our client, an organization dedicated to harnessing the shared goals, resources, and expertise of a network of trade associations to strengthen their collective impact. This hybrid role is available for immediate hire.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will oversee all aspects of labor relations and communications for a dynamic family of trade associations. Representing contractors, this umbrella organization works collaboratively to foster a healthier, more successful industry while strengthening the region’s construction landscape. This pivotal role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with active members while engaging non-active members through personalized outreach and onsite visits.
  • Onboard new signatory companies by integrating them into association systems (e.g., databases, websites, and communication platforms) and providing a welcoming first point of contact.
  • Represent affiliated trade associations in designated committee meetings, collaborating with association leadership, membership, and industry partners as needed.
  • Investigate and address grievances between management and labor, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Create and distribute membership service packages and labor relations reports to inform and educate current and prospective members.
  • Guide members on educational and training opportunities tailored to industry and contractor needs.
  • Maintain an organized labor and economic data database to support collective bargaining efforts.
  • Conduct research and compile materials for labor negotiations, including economic and industry data, membership feedback, and coordination with the appropriate committee.
  • Support the negotiation process by managing proposal tracking, document updates, and contractor communications and coordinating with legal counsel when necessary.
  • Perform market research to identify contractor bid opportunities and share insights with members in collaboration with industry partners.
  • Lead the organization’s government affairs and political advocacy initiatives, including legislative efforts, lobbying, coalition building, and public relations.
  • Oversee all association communications, including newsletters, by curating content, drafting articles, and managing publishing and distribution.
  • Manage social media strategies and maintain websites to enhance branding, educate stakeholders, and promote the associations and their affiliated organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Business Communication, or a related field.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft technical and creative materials effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities to interact professionally with contractors and manage challenging or adversarial situations.
  • Familiarity with the construction and finishing industries, particularly in a unionized environment.
  • Proficiency in analyzing labor markets, economic trends, and related data to inform decision-making.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and analytical software programs.
  • Availability for limited travel and occasional evening meetings as needed.
  • Ability to research and develop solutions that address organizational needs and member concerns.
  • Capability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $130,000 (DOE), the compensation package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with premiums fully covered by the organization, 401(k) with a company match, and PTO.

TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via: https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12361

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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