Who we are:
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) represents over 117,000 members and nearly 400 locals across the state and employs a full-time staff of over 150. Our members are public school teachers, faculty, professional staff, and education support professionals working at public schools, colleges, and universities. As a member-driven organization and the largest union in New England, our collective power makes MTA an influential voice for educators, students, and their communities. We are proud to be an advocate for social, racial, and economic justice and for a public education system that provides one of the cornerstones of a democratic society.
Major Responsibilities:
The Regional Manager supervises the statewide regional organizer team who work in offices across the state and with higher education members. The regional organizers are responsible for working with field rep-organizers and member leaders on escalating contract campaigns, municipal budget campaigns and other local and statewide priorities of the MTA and local affiliates in the areas of organizing and collective bargaining in order to fully engage the membership and maximize the power of the union. The Regional Manager is also responsible for developing and administering programs to promote and deliver the full range of MTA/NEA services to affiliated local associations and members.
Essential Job Functions:
- Supervises assigned personnel, conducts performance reviews, and makes employment related recommendations.
- Collaborates with F&O managers to develop a strategic vision and plan for strengthening locals and connecting rank and file members to the life of the union of regular contact with local affiliates to maintain continuous two-way communications.
- Develops and implements a program to continually assess the needs of local affiliates. Communicates membership service needs to the Director of Field & Organizing and coordinates direct delivery with field staff.
- Assigns staff to local organizing campaigns.
- Reviews staff assignments on a regular basis to ensure an equitable distribution of the workload among the staff.
- Fosters a team environment in the regional office. Provides direct assistance to regional office staff in times of crisis.
- Communicates needs for legal assistance to the General Counsel.
- Identifies potential members or membership problem areas and informs the Director of Field and Organizing.
- Assists in the writing and dissemination of membership materials.
- Establishes positive relationships with civic and community leaders and works to build support for the Association and its members.
- Monitors expenditures within assigned Regional Offices and makes budgetary recommendations.
- Works cooperatively with the Division of Governmental Services to develop, coordinate and execute grassroots political action programs. Works cooperatively with all MTA Divisions to assist with the delivery of MTA/NEA services to the membership.
- Identifies the training needs of members and develops regional programs to address those needs.
- Identifies the training needs of field and support staff and works with the Director of Field and Organizing to address those needs.
- Assumes responsibility for special project assignments as determined by the Director of Field and Organizing.
- Oversees the maintenance of accurate information on locals within the region including local officers, status of contracts and membership enrollment.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of current labor relations practices, case finding, statutes and regulations.
- Carries out Association policies and personnel procedures.
- Assists in the development of and administers the regional budget.
- Serves as consultant to member and staff committees and represents the Association as required.
- Attends MTA Executive Committee meetings and Board of Directors meetings as required.
- Contributes to building a unified and powerful statewide union dedicated to social, racial, and economic justice
- Performs related functions as required.
*MTA reserves the right to waive any qualifications at its discretion*
The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.
