February 15, 2023

Hello IATSE Local 706 Members,

We are notifying all eligible members of Local 706 of an opening for Assistant to the Business Representative- ROSTER  starting work approximately April 1, 2023. 

Position available: Assistant to the Business Representative – Roster

Job Duties and Requirements:

• Working with members covered under the Basic Agreement, along with Film, Television, Videotape, and Commercial Contracts. 
• Have a solid understanding of YOUR  Local 706 Basic Agreement contracts – (all may apply, but preference will go to Roster members)
• Must be a member of 706 for a minimum of two (2) years and currently be in good standing with the Local
• Must have clear interpersonal communication skills and be self-motivated
• Must be able to work as a team, but also individually with little or no supervision
• Must be able to take direction and work under pressure with specific deadlines
• Must have good writing and math skills, be willing to learn and be a quick learner
• Must have an understanding of business protocol and how ‘the politics’ work
• Must be computer literate, with focus on MS Office (Word, PP, & Excel) documentation, letter writing and composing emails. 
• Must have a car and be able to drive to events/actions
• You will be required to do a lot of walking, carry boxes and equipment
• This position is paid at an amount equal to the Basic Agreement Studio Weekly (rate to be discussed at interview) with maximum benefit contributions of 56 hours per week.
• Must be willing and prepared to work weekends if necessary  

Any Member wishing to be a candidate for this position must:

• Send in a letter via email detailing your skills which best satisfies the job qualifications listed above (maximum of 2 pages)
• Please include your resume and any educational/labor background
• The emailed application and resume MUST be received by the Executive Board no later than March 1, 2023.   
• Please email your request/cover letter and resume to dispatch3@ialocal706.org.  
• You may also fax this information to (818) 295-3930.   

Send in a PDF format, of a 1 page cover letter as an attachment, as to your qualification for the job. Please attach your 1 page resume and any additional labor qualifications that you feel add to your back ground that will assist to qualify you for the job. The emailed cover letter and resume must be received by the office no later than March 1, 2023. Please email your cover letter and resume to dispatch3@ialocal706.org

As part of the application process, all applicants need to be available for an in-person interview, preferably, with the Executive Board at a Special Executive Board Meeting on March 19, 2023 at the Local 706 Office Location at 11:00 AM.  

If you are interested in this position and have further questions as to its daily job performance and responsibilities, please give me a call - Office- 818 295 3933 x 1100  or my mobile (818) 391-9981.

Karen J. Westerfield
Business Representative