Hawaii State Teachers Association

Chief Negotiator

Based on Oahu, HI

 

Position: Chief Negotiator 
Location: Oahu, Hawaiʻi
Classification: Exempt, full-time

To Apply: Apply at HSTA
Application Deadline: 10/25/2025
Starting Salary: $130,000 per year

We are seeking a leader who is articulate, a believer in public education, employee rights, and skilled in advocating for workers.

HSTA is united in the pursuit of excellence for Hawaiʻi’s public schools. Our mission is to support and enhance the professional roles of teachers; advocate teachers’ interests; collaborate with all segments of the community to assure quality public education for Hawaiʻi’s youth; and promote human and civil rights to support and nurture diversity in our multifaceted community.

We have an opening for the position of Chief Negotiator on Oahu. The Chief Negotiator leads and directs collective bargaining efforts on behalf of HSTA, representing public school educators’ interests. This role requires a strategic and skilled communicator who can analyze proposals, develop negotiation strategies, and advocate effectively for members while maintaining positive labor-management relationships. The Chief Negotiator provides leadership and supervision to negotiation teams and support staff, coordinates internal committees, and collaborates with union leadership to set bargaining priorities. Additionally, the Chief Negotiator ensures compliance with labor law, interprets contract provisions, and guides the union toward agreements that align with its mission and long-term objectives

Baccalaureate degree, supervision and labor relations experience required. This position requires travel out-of-state is an exempt full-time position located on Oahu. Experience fostering collaboration with staff and working effectively with labor unions is highly desirable.

HSTA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.