Workers Union located in Rockville Centre, Long Island is seeking to hire a Temporary-to-Permanent Secretary to perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties for the office. This position will start ASAP and require 5 days in office. Hours 9:00am-5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break. Outside of standard 35-hour work week, there is opportunity to work up to five hours of additional time a week.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining status of each grievance; in addition, sends the appropriate notices to the involved parties
• Typing briefs for arbitration
• Composing letters, correspondence and/or other material, as needed.
• Proofreading all outgoing correspondence and processes monthly mailings.
• Makes copies of correspondence or other printed matter
• Utilizing the APWU Search program to assist the Regional Coordinator and to respond to Local inquiries
• Opening mail daily and distributing to appropriate personnel for handling
• Maintaining office supplies
• Answering incoming calls, providing assistance when possible, or referring to the appropriate individual
• Greeting visitors, ascertaining nature of business, and escorting visitors to the appropriate official
• Maintaining filing system
• Making the necessary travel and hotel arrangements for the Regional Coordinator
• Assisting in inputting information in the computer pertaining to grievances

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of secretarial experience
• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Ability to utilize a computer, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. Willingness to learn additional software programs.
• Ability to perform duties with neatness and accuracy.
• Ability to use office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax, desktop computer system and peripherals, etc.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions following established procedures.
• Must be dependable and responsible.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with APWU personnel, members, and general public.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Hourly rate while temping: $31.49/hr, DOE
• Salary when permanent: $57,317.17 DOE