Executive Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed.  It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.) 

Oversees and manages all aspects of the SAG-AFTRA San Francisco - Northern California Local operations including compliance with internal union governance procedures, member outreach and local communications, local organizing initiatives, local budgeting, and administration and enforcement of the non-broadcast and broadcast contracts under which local members work.

Oversees administration, enforcement and organizing of Union’s collective bargaining agreements covering staff members working at television and radio stations and performers employed in commercials, television/radio programming, feature and independent films, corporate-educational programs, interactive games, sound recordings and other work that may be covered by SAG-AFTRA agreements. 

Leads and/or supports negotiations of Local collective bargaining agreements.  Resolves complex issues and disputes with performers, agents and studio/producer representatives, including attorneys and business affairs people, including processing grievances and providing support for arbitration proceedings and matters before the NLRB. 

Work to cultivate member leadership, develop and provide leadership training and other programming for member leaders, including work with local and national committees. Serves as liaison to all relevant member committees, either directly or through supervision of appropriate staff.  Actively manages internal decision-making processes to ensure timeliness and maximize consensus.

Establishes and maintains regular communications with SAG-AFTRA members including outreach, print and email communications, and training and guidance. Oversees the development of programming for members.

Develops and maintains SAG-AFTRA’s relationships with industry stakeholders and strategic partners in the Local’s jurisdiction, including SAG-AFTRA members and staff, member representatives, employer labor relations representatives, news and sports directors, station managers, program directors, producers, entertainment unions, local and state elected officials, labor and community organizations (e.g., state and local affiliates of the AFL-CIO) and other organizations.

Works in alignment with national strategy and serves as a lead for the Local on broadcast member issues such as minimum contractual standards, coordinating bargaining, contract and employer campaigns and organizing in conjunction with the Chief Broadcast Officer and all national and local staff working in news and broadcast. Provide consultation related to personal service contracts.

Works closely with the Local Board to develop and carry out internal and external organizing efforts.

Leads, assigns or otherwise takes part in legislative advocacy efforts in connection with the state’s film tax credit program and other legislative matters that may affect SAG-AFTRA members.

Supervises, manages and participates in the assessment of work performance of Local staff. Attracts and retains committed, results-oriented staff through personal engagement, supervision, training and development.

Ensures Local office compliance with all human resources and organizational policies.

Promotes a culture of excellence and collaboration within the San Francisco - Northern California office.

Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.