Directors Guild of America
 

Contracts Coordinator
NY Executive & Contract Department

Based in New York, NY

 

Company Name: Directors Guild of America Inc
Position Title: Contracts Coordinator
Location: New York, New York, 10019, United States
Salary: $73000-$77000/Yearly

Who We Are
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is a labor union that represents more than 19,000 Directors and other members of the directorial team in film, television, commercials, news, sports, variety and documentaries. The mission of the DGA is to advance the creative and economic rights of its members through organization and collective bargaining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
As part of the DGA’s contract negotiations team, the Contracts Coordinator is responsible for administering the DGA’s agreements, which includes:

• Handling member inquiries
• Investigating contract violations and working with members and employer representatives to resolve them
• If necessary, pursuing violations through the contract grievance process, including working with the DGA’s legal department on claims referred for arbitration
• Supporting the work of DGA executives through research and analysis related to contractual issues
• Updating agreements after ratification
• Focusing primarily on the DGA’s News, Sports, and Commercial agreements and member representation in these areas
• Performing other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Experience in administering or reviewing contracts, preferably, collective bargaining agreements. However, exceptional entry-level candidates with a commitment to working for unions will also be considered.
• Driven and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as under supervised direction
• Highly organized and able to handle competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to analyze information and frame issues
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commitment to collective bargaining and union representation required
• Excellent interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
• A bachelor’s degree is required

What You’ll Get

• The salary range for this position is $73K to $77K annually
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision care for employees
• Comprehensive retirement package including a defined benefit pension plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**This role will require the candidate to work on-site in our New York office.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Qy4eWWIJdlGjaiygwUWXjN

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