Field Representative

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directorial teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers.

Job Description

The Field Representative is responsible for building relationships with our members based on confidence and trust, developing member leaders, establishing a DGA presence on set, and, working closely with our Contracts and Executive Departments, to enforce our collective bargaining agreements and resolve workplace issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regularly and consistently visit members on DGA projects to observe working conditions, answer questions, and provide Union updates.
• Monitors sets to ensure compliance with DGA collective bargaining agreements and provides contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Input notes on each set visit and provide weekly reports at team meetings.
• Attend regular member meetings and provides reports on activities.
• Staff member committee(s) and develop member-leaders.
• Gather information on DGA projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours; requires flexibility in hours and entails out-of-state travel.
• This position requires a significant amount of driving.
• Be able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback.
• Candidate must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license, car insurance and a car.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and to collaborate with other Departments.
• Analytical, curious, and willing to learn.
• Self-starter, self-motivated and trustworthy.
• Believe in fighting for and defending the rights of working people.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Prior experience as a full-time Labor Representative.
• Demonstrated success assisting with contract negotiations and arbitrations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness organizing membership participation.
• Experience developing rank and file leadership.

Salary & Benefits:

• Generous Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Pension plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Long-term care
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Designated parking spot
• Annual Salary Range: $75,000-$109,000, depending on experience

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