Local 871 NewsUpdates about IATSE Local 871https://www.ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-NewsJob Announcement: Field Representativehttps://www.ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1090/job-announcement-field-representativeGeneralMon, 06 Nov 2017 22:00:42 GMT<p align="center"><strong>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Field Representative</strong></p> <p><br /> IATSE Local 871 represents over 2,300 Los Angeles Script Supervisors, Coordinators, Accountants, and Allied Production Specialists in the Entertainment Industry. We have a current opening for a Field Representative.&nbsp; The Field Representative works under the direction of the Business Representative and is responsible for daily visits to work locations to meet with members throughout the greater Los Angeles area.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Driving to work locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area on a daily basis;</li> <li>Visiting Local 871 members at their work locations including at studios, offices and on location;</li> <li>Helping staff picket lines and outreach to members and potential members during organizing drives;</li> <li>Assisting Business Representatives in investigating potential contract violations;</li> <li>Helping to identify contract violations or other potential issues facing Local 871 members at work;</li> <li>Assisting with researching, mapping and tracking employment in Local 871 crafts;</li> <li>Such other duties as assigned by the Business Representative or Assistant Business Representative</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills, knowledge and abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to drive daily throughout the greater Los Angeles area;</li> <li>Ability to understand contractual issues covered by the IATSE and Local 871 Collective Bargaining Agreement;</li> <li>Enjoy constant outreach and interaction with union members and potential members;</li> <li>Well organized and ability to work independently;</li> <li>Excellent written and spoken communication skills;</li> <li>Ability to keep detailed notes of discussions with members;</li> <li>Willingness to work irregular hours, including early morning, evenings and weekends, as needed;</li> <li>Good listener, enjoys meeting with people;</li> <li>Ability to speak professionally to line management;</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;</li> <li>Able to keep information confidential;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Rate and Benefits</strong><br /> Competitive Salary, Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, and Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement plans).<br /> <br /> <strong>To Apply</strong><br /> To be considered for this position, please submit a resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to <a href="mailto:Virginia@ialocal871.org">Virginia@ialocal871.org</a>, Subject: Field Rep Position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1090