Field Assistant III - Rainier (Internal Candidates Only)

Council Description 

The Rainier UniServ Council has around 4,000 members and represents seven local unions: Highline College Education Association, Highline Education Association, Renton Education Association, Renton Education Support Professionals, Bellevue College Association of Higher Education, Professional Support Association of Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD), and the Renton Professional Technical Association. Our membership includes PK-12 teachers and educational support professionals as well as higher education faculty units. Two UniServ Directors and two Field Assistants work in Rainier’s Tukwila office, along with local leaders and staff. 

Job Summary 

This position provides general administrative and clerical accounting support for the Rainier UniServ Council office while actively engaged in organizing Washington Education Association (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: 

• Prepare financial reports, bank reconciliations, and deposits as required. 


• Maintain general ledger, equipment inventory, lease agreements, and building and equipment insurance coverage. 


• Coordinate and prepare documents for the annual audit, regulatory and tax filings, and other reports as needed. 


• Assist the Council President and Treasurer in the preparation, monitoring, reporting, and presentation of council budgets. 


• Track and assist with reporting of various grants. 


• Identify, track, and ensure compliance of regulated expenditures reportable to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). 


• Collect, record, and maintain information pertaining to membership dues, dues status, and demographic data; provide reports when necessary. 


• Prepare monthly billing of membership for District payroll and process dues. 


• Help process and maintain membership records for around 4,000 members. 


• Provide budget and QuickBooks training and assistance to Local Treasurers and the Locals’ associate staff member. 


• Help organize Council’s annual retreat; build agendas for various Council meetings; track and follow through with meeting action items and deadlines; attend Governance meetings and record official minutes. 


• Maintain permanent records of the Council. 


• Work with other staff to manage building facility. 


• Support the Rainier Educators of Color Network (RECN). 


• Prepare professional and effective communications for Council business. 


• Assist with Local and Council communications, including emails and websites. 


• 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. 


• Possess strong oral and written communication skills. 


• Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing exemplary customer service, including experience in dealing with members or customers. 


• Experience with the regulatory requirements of non-profit corporations. 


• 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 Rainier office in Tukwila, 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 June 13, 2025, at 4:00pm.

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.