Background
The Negotiations Support Representative plays a vital role in assisting the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). Key responsibilities include serving as the primary note-taker during negotiation sessions, developing and managing a communication plan, creating engaging informational content for Members, coordinating social media activities, and gathering and reviewing Member feedback. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with various digital tools, and effective communication abilities. The Representative works closely with different AFA committees and others to support the collective bargaining process.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary note-taker during all negotiation sessions and related meetings. Ensure proper record-keeping of all negotiation-related notes, proposals, correspondence, and materials for all members of the JNC. Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with AFA policy.
- Develop and manage the JNC communications plan. Following the established MEC Communications development process, create informational and educational materials for the membership, including written content, graphics, and videos (both short and long form). Collaborate with the MEC Communications Committee Chairperson to schedule and publish approved content through MEC communication channels, including social media, the website, broadcast emails, and mobile messaging.
- Coordinate social media activities on behalf of the JNC as directed. Work with the JNC to address feedback, comments, and concerns consistently and uniformly. Assist the MEC Communications Committee Chairperson in managing all social media and online platforms as instructed.
- Develop, write, and edit correspondence and other communications. Aid in preparing committee reports for the MEC and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate the collection of membership feedback on behalf of the JNC. Manage online feedback collection tools, analyze the information, compile feedback summaries, and report back to the JNC Chairperson.
- Take responsibility for developing content and presentation materials for Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) Road Shows. Distribute road show materials as directed by the JNC Chairperson.
- Maintain the JNC calendar. Schedule and plan meetings and videoconferences as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the JNC Chairperson or the AFA Senior Staff Negotiator.
Expectations/Qualifications
- Current Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
- Extensive working knowledge of current pre-merger airline’s collective bargaining agreement. Working knowledge of both pre-merger collective bargaining agreements helpful.
- Strong computer skills. Excellent proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Chat, and Meet), Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and website content management systems (WordPress and Squarespace) required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop engaging membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, track issues, prepare reports, plan meeting agendas, and take minutes.
- Ability to create engaging membership communications for various channels, including broadcast email, web, and social media. Proficiency in storyboarding, scripting, producing, and editing both short-form and long-form video content is required.
- Ability to check and respond to email regularly during the business week, meet deadlines, and follow up on assigned tasks.
- Ability to participate in all required videoconferences and virtual meetings.
- Ability to attend meetings and in-person activities as required (mainly in Seattle).
- Ability to attend AFA International and other required training as needed.
- Willingness to sign and abide by the AFA Alaska confidentiality policy and a company-provided non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Time Commitment & Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement
- The time commitment is approximately one week per month in Seattle, with additional remote work as needed. This may increase depending on the pace of negotiations.
- Flight pay loss and related override(s) will be compensated in accordance with the applicable pre-merger Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions and/or the MEC Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Travel time is unpaid; exceptions will be treated on a case-by-case basis.
- Meal, incidental expenses, and other reimbursements will follow the guidelines outlined in the MEC Policy & Procedure Manual and AFA-CWA C&B.
Working Relationships
With The Joint Negotiating Committee
This position works directly on a day-to-day basis with the members of the Joint Negotiating Committee, including the AFA Senior Staff Negotiator.
With The MEC Communications Committee
Constant interaction with the MEC Communications Committee Chairperson and members of the MEC Communications Committee. Occasional interaction with the AFA International Communications Department.
With The Master Executive Council
Regular interaction with the Master Executive Council as directed by the JNC Chairperson. This position reports to the MEC through the MEC President.
With Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Management
Regular interaction with management’s appointed negotiating team members, particularly during negotiations sessions.
Expressing Interest & Interview Scheduling
The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the April Regular MEC Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.
Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing.
To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.
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Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you do not have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.
