Council Description
The Tacoma Education Association (TEA) represents more than 2,000 certificated educators, office professionals, and professional technical staff in the Tacoma School District. The Field Assistant III works with three other Washington Education Association (WEA) staff and full-time elected local union leaders in the TEA office, in addition to supporting WEA’s statewide programs. WEA is Washington’s largest union.
Job Summary
This position provides general administrative and clerical accounting support for the Tacoma UniServ Council/TEA office while actively engaged in organizing WEA members and building strong local unions.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Salary range (LEVEL 3) - $82,324 to $113,039
- Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (full family coverage)
- Generous sick and paid time off (PTO)
- Long-term disability plan
- Defined Contribution plan - 401(k) (with employer contribution)
- Defined Benefit plan
- Relocation assistance
- Position covered by the WEA/WEASO Collective Bargaining Agreement
Responsibilities:
- Primary office contact; coordinate office mail and phone communications.
- Organize and maintain council calendar and scheduling.
- Provide in-office technical support.
- Assist with association-wide electronic communications, including emails, texts, social media, and the TEA website.
- Create TEA promotional and membership materials.
- Support membership organizing and recruitment.
- Support TEA political and legislative programs.
- Provide internal TEA election support.
- Provide event and meeting planning and support, including membership meetings and professional development.
- Coordinate and manage substitute/release time.
- Assist other staff with collecting, recording, and maintaining information about membership dues, dues status, and demographics as needed.
- Help process and maintain membership records.
- Assist other staff with council budget and financial work as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative assignments involving advanced record keeping and knowledge of accounting practices and accepted accounting procedures.
- Competence with Microsoft 365 and accounting software.
- Experience with maintaining email lists, updating websites, and social media.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing exemplary customer service, including experience in dealing with members or customers.
- Demonstrated history and/or experience working with communities of color and/or with historically underrepresented groups.
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Strong organizational skills; self-starter; proficient at multi-tasking.
- Work in person in the Tacoma EA office in Tacoma, WA.
COVID-19 Vaccination
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, members, and councils, all candidates must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Exceptions may be made for medical or religious reasons in accordance with applicable laws.
Supervision
The successful incumbent will function as a member of the Advocacy & Organizing Center and will report to the Advocacy and Organizing Field Manager or Director.
Application:
- If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the Apply for This Job button to submit your application, cover letter, and resume.
- If you are invited to an interview, you will receive an email from SkillSurvey with instructions and a link on how-to submit your five (5) professional references.
- Closing date is August 13, 2025, at 4:00pm PT.
The Washington Education Association is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where the contributions of each employee are respected as part of the work performed on behalf of 90,000+ members in public education. WEA embraces employees with varied backgrounds and life experiences, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, and veteran status. Only those candidates who can commit to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness need apply.