The CFT is theCalifornia affiliate of the AFT, AFL-CIO representing education workers in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education. The Deputy Executive Director, under the direction of the Executive Director, supports and manages the field program including the day-to-day management of field representatives and the organizing program. The Deputy Executive Director provides support for the collective bargaining and organizing goals of union members and local unions and to execute the strategic goals of the CFT. Frequent evening and weekend work, as well as travel for union activities, is required.
Areas of Responsibility
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support and management of the CFT field and organizing programs.
Coordinate and work closely with CFT departmentsincluding training, political, legislative, research and communications to support local union contract and bargaining goals and the strategic goals of the CFT.
Work with CFT leadership and the Executive Director to convene and direct the efforts of multi-functional teams of CFT staff and/or leaders to support strategic and local collective bargaining goals of CFT.
Facilitate meetings of multi-functional teams with emphasis on collaborative decision-making, follow through and accountability.
Direct and manage CFT staff in the implementation of CFT's strategic goals.
Make recommendations regarding the necessary staff and budgetary resources required to support CFT locals, member organizing goals, and carry out the CFT's mission.
Skills/Experience
Minimum QualificationsandExperience
Demonstrated five years of experience directing,supervising, managing, and evaluating a large and diverse staff
Experience in the labor movement, preferablyin California
Experience as a field representative representing members
Experience participating in or managing the organizing of members
Knowledge and experience in the American labor movement, its structure, philosophy and goals
Knowledge of the California Education Code and the practice of collective bargaining
Experiencenegotiatingcontractsandlaboragreements
Demonstrated experienceorganizingandrepresentingmembers and non-union workers
Knowledge of criticalissuesfacingeducation and publicsectorsinCaliforniaandtheUnited States
Ability to facilitate team meetings and trainingsincluding agenda setting, collaborative decision making, task follow through, and evaluation
Abilitytowork independentlyin ahigh-pressureand face-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively while working under pressure and to make public presentations to audiences inarangeof venues
Ability to take charge and to direct, develop and coordinate activities and campaigns
Abilitytorenderjudgments,makedecisions, andtakeappropriateaction
Abilitytoaccuratelyandcoherentlyedit and evaluatecorrespondence, charges, grievances, flyers, and bargaininglanguage
Ability to coordinate the ongoing functions of several task groups simultaneously
Ability to develop imaginative approaches to complex issues and challenges
Ability to coach, mentor, support and guide staff and leaders
Abilitytoanalyzebudgets
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in a similar position
Approachable, respectful, and collaborative management style
Empathetic, honest, inspiring, and emotional intelligence
Salary Range:$170,000-$180,000 annual salary plus full employee fringe benefit package including health, dental, and vision plans and retirement program
How to Apply
To Apply for the Position
Submit a letter of application, résumé, 3 supervisorial references, and 3 writing samples to:
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Callahan, Executive Director, at or email her at
CFT requires proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.
Applications and accompanying information may be sent electronically to .
The CFT is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
Additional Information
Approximate Start Date:Summer 2024
Location:Based in the CFT Bay Area (Emeryville), Los Angeles (Burbank), or Sacramento office
Deadline to Apply:May 15, 2024, or until filled
The CFT is a union of educators and classified professionalsaffiliated with the 1.7 million memberAmerican Federation of Teachers, and through it with theAFL-CIO, representing more than 12.5 million working people.
In all segments of education, the CFT is committed to promoting high-quality education and to securing the conditions necessary to provide the best services to California's students.