Contracts Coordinator

NY Executive & Contract Department

Based in New York, NY

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As part of the DGA’s contracts team, the Contracts Coordinator is responsible for administering the DGA’s agreements, which include:

Handling member and employer inquiries, often serving as the initial point of contact for inquiries to the DGA’s New York office
Investigating contract violations and working with members and employer representatives to resolve them
If necessary, pursuing violations through the contract grievance process, working with colleagues in Los Angeles to ensure consistency across the organization, and with the DGA’s legal department on claims referred to for arbitration
Supporting the work of DGA executives through research and analysis
Focusing primarily on the DGA’s Basic Agreement and Commercial Agreement and member representation in these areas

Performing other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Experience in administering or reviewing contracts, preferably, collective bargaining agreements. However, exceptional entry-level candidates with a commitment to working for unions will also be considered.
Driven and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as under supervised direction
Ability to maintain regular in-office business hours, and attend occasional prescheduled meetings/events outside of regular business hours
Highly organized and able to handle competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to analyze information and frame issues
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Commitment to collective bargaining and union representation required

Excellent interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged

A bachelor’s degree is required

What You’ll Get

The salary range for this position is $68K to $75K annually
Outstanding medical, dental, and vision care for employees
Comprehensive retirement package including a defined benefit pension plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous PTO
Long Term Disability Insurance

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

**This role will require the candidate to work on-site in our New York office.

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