Washington State Nurses Association
External Job Posting
January 20, 2023
Position Title: Labor and Operations Executive Assistant
Reports to: Director of Labor and Director of Operations & Labor Advisor
Bargaining Unit: Full-time exempt, non-bargaining unit position
About WSNA: Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington. As a professional association and union, we represent more than 18,000 nurses for purposes of collective bargaining and the professional interests of more than 103,000 registered nurses. For more than 100 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations in Washington state.
About the position: The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant performs highly responsible, sensitive, and confidential office, administrative and secretarial support functions for the Director of Labor and Director of Operations & Labor Advisor and performs related duties as assigned; serves as the secretary and coordinator of all Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare and other assigned meetings; and serves as a resource to the Labor and Operations teams.
The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant exhibits a high degree of personal initiative and follow through on work assignments, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to coordinate multiple activities at the same time, and skills in organizing complex meetings. This individual has excellent skills in interpersonal relations with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with elected volunteer Cabinet members, organizational affiliates, other associations, and groups, as well as internal peers and leadership of WSNA. The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant exercises independent judgment and confidentiality in a variety of situations, with the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities while completing tasks professionally and on time. Successful candidates have a commitment to social justice and labor movement.
See the position summary which follows for additional details and requirements.
Pay Range and Benefit Description:
The Labor and Operations executive assistant is a confidential, bargaining unit exempt position. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $110,000. New hires to this position generally start at $68,000 and placement within the range is based on qualifications, and professional experiences.
WSNA provides a generous benefit package that includes employer paid individual health, dental, vison and life insurance, fifteen paid holidays, five personal days, twenty-two vacation days, one day of sick leave per month and a five percent employer contribution to a 401(k) plan.
The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. WSNA believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success in serving our membership, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Interested applicants will need to submit a letter of interest, résumé, and contact information (name, phone, email and description of professional relationship) for three professional references using the link in this announcement.
Full Position Summary
The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant performs highly responsible, sensitive, and confidential office, administrative and secretarial support functions for the Director of Labor and Director of Operations & Labor Advisor and performs related duties as assigned; serves as the secretary and coordinator of all Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare and other assigned meetings; And serves as a resource to the Labor and Operations team.
The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant exhibits a high degree of personal initiative and follow through on work assignments, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to coordinate multiple activities at the same time, and skills in organizing complex meetings. This individual has excellent skills in interpersonal relations with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with Cabinet members, organizational affiliates, other associations, and groups, as well as internal peers and leadership of WSNA. The Labor and Operations Executive Assistant exercises independent judgment and confidentiality in a variety of situations, with the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities while completing tasks professionally and on time.
Duties and Responsibilities Common to All Positions
Duties and Responsibilities of the Labor and Operations Executive Assistant
Acts in a confidential capacity to the Director of Labor and Director of Operations & Labor Advisor as follows:
Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare and assigned committees/task forces
Document Management
Other
Education/Experience
Essential Skills/Competencies
Ability to:
Physical Requirements
This job requires: