Jobs at MFT59
Open Position: Part-Time Operations Contractor (Posted March 11, 2025)
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and ESPs, Local 59 (MFT) is a union of teachers, other licensed staff and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) working in Minneapolis Public Schools. MFT is affiliated with Education Minnesota, the American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association and represents over 4500 staff members in about 70 schools and educational programs in Minneapolis.
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MFT seeks an experienced operations professional to work fifteen hours per week on a short-term contract to coordinate our operations work.​
Key Deliverables for Operations Contractor:
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Conduct an initial operations audit that evaluates MFT’s current state of operations, ranging from existing commitments such as payroll, benefits administration and tax filing to new strategic priorities such as document retention and digital security.
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Work with MFT59 staff and leadership to develop specific goals and metrics for each major area of operations work.
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Write a 3-6 month project plan to meet our goals in each area of operations identified as strategic.
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Create a project management tool to track progress in each area of work.
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Serve as the key person executing the plan to make progress in each area, marshaling additional resources (within MFT and potentially from others outside MFT) if necessary.
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Lead a weekly check-in with a small leadership group on MFT’s progress in operations and to address any roadblocks along the way.
Qualifications:
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5+ years in operations work.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through to get projects to completion.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, staff and union leadership.
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Experience with accounting software and database management.
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Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite.
This is a part-time position for approximately 15 hours per week at $40 per hour. This temporary position is expected to last three to six months.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to Nat Anderson-Lippert: nat@mft59.org. This position will remain open until filled.
MFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants regardless of gender identification, race, ethnicity, or religion.