Job Description

Business Office Worker

IBEW Local 291

Boise Idaho

Do you love working with a diverse population? Would you enjoy working in a vibrant sometimes chaotic environment? Are you a supporter of Organized Labor and the promotion of Union Jobs? Are you ready to become an employee in a union represented position? Then this position at IBEW Local 291 may be right for you.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 291 is the Southwest Idaho Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. (IBEW). The IBEW International is a Labor Union representing over 750,000 workers across the U.S and Canada including but not limited to, Electricians, Lineman, Telecommunication workers, Radio and Television Broadcast workers, Manufacturing and Government employees.

Locally, IBEW Local 291 represents approximately 1,300 workers throughout the Treasure Valley and Eastern Oregon. The office assistant is an integral part of our team for our day to day operations and support of our members and future members.

After a 90 day probationary period, the Office Worker position will be covered under a working agreement with the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 11.  The agreement between OPEIU Local 11 & IBEW Local 291 covers all aspects of the working environment including hours, wages and working conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Office Worker include the following;

Communications:

The Office Worker is responsible for incoming phone calls and in-person visitors. You will assist as needed or decide who in the office would best be suited to handle their needs.

Bookkeeping:

Bookkeeping experience would be helpful using Quickbooks Desktop

Attributes

·         Strong communication skills

·         Experience in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to work with diverse members

·         Ability to work as a team player with the other staff members

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

·         Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

·         Proven experience in managing multiple concurrent tasks and meeting firm deadlines

·         Excellent attention to detail

Other duties to include;

·         Manage the ordering and receiving of office supplies, including maintaining inventory of forms and supplies from our       International Office

·         Maintain Ink and Toner refills for copier

·         Organization and neatness of supply area and inventory

·         Maintaining membership files

·         Draft letters for other office staff

·         Type Local Union Newsletter

·         Assist other office staff with duties as needed

·         Assist with job referrals when needed

·         Process all paperwork for new contractors

·         Assist retiring members with retirement forms when needed

·         Order flowers and mail cards for deceased members and assist deceased members families with forms and paperwork as needed

·         Be willing to adapt to new technology as changes are needed

·         Cross train with other employees and be familiar with their tasks

·         Other duties may be assigned as needed

Benefits

·         Competitive wages based on experience

Benefits after 90 day Probationary Period

·         Health Care Benefits

·         Paid Holidays

·         Sick Time

·         Vacation Time

·         Retirement Plan

Hours are 8am-5pm - Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch period between 12pm and 1pm.

Please submit resumes and a cover letter to Mark Zaleski via email or regular mail to;

mark@ibew291.org

or

IBEW Local 291

Attn: Mark Zaleski

225 N. 16th St

Ste. #110

Boise Id. 83702