Executive Director, Nashville Local
Location: US-TN-Nashville
Job ID: 2024-2259
Category: Management
Reports To: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOCALS OPERATIONS
FLSA Status: Exempt
Type: Regular Full-Time
Posted Salary: USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Department: Nashville Local
Shift: 9:00am-5:00pm
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Union Code: N/A
Overview
Who We Are
SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members' work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
The Local Executive Director is the chief executive for the SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local. Under direction of the Executive Director, Locals Operations and the Local's Board of Directors, this person is responsible for administering the business affairs of the Nashville Local, including the policies and programs adopted by the Local's Board of Directors in conjunction with SAG-AFTRA's national strategies, policies and programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversight and management of all aspects of the SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local operations, including budgeting, staff, compliance, internal union governance procedures, member outreach, communications, organizing initiatives, building management, and participating in national negotiations that impact the local.
- Leads and/or supports negotiations of Local collective bargaining agreements.
- Resolves complex issues and disputes with performers, agents and studio/producer representatives.
- Serves as a liaison to all relevant member committees.
- Oversees the administration of the Union's contracts covering members employed in various media.
- Establishes and maintains regular communication with SAG-AFTRA members.
- Works closely with the local board and organizing department to develop and carry out organizing efforts.
- Manages the physical office in Nashville.
- Develops, maintains and leverages strategic relationships with industry stakeholders.
- Leads legislative advocacy efforts in connection with state matters.
- Works collaboratively with all SAG-AFTRA national departments.
- Attracts and retains committed, results-oriented staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
To be considered, you must have:
- Advanced level of management experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation and/or collective bargaining skills.
- Responsible, self-directed, proactive, with excellent follow-through.
- Effective problem solver with superlative interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
- Able to manage a budget and related financial matters.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and travel as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in relevant field and five years applicable executive experience.
- Experience and knowledge of entertainment and/or music industry issues preferred.
- 5-7 years management/supervisory experience.
Certificates, licenses, and/or registrations:
- Must have a current driver license and automobile insurance.
What You'll Get
- The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 annually along with excellent employee benefits and perks.
- Colleagues that are passionate about what we do.
- Balance between work and home life responsibilities.
- Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans.
- Generous pension plan.
- Employee discounts and perks.