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Assistant Administrator

Robert F Kennedy Medical Plan/Juan De La Cruz Pension Plan (United Farm Workers)

(Keene CA)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: May/June 2025

The Robert F. Kennedy Farmworkers Medical Plan and the Juan De La Cruz Farmworkers Pension Plan are seeking a dedicated Assistant Administrator to support the Plan Administrator in managing the day-to-day operations of the Funds. This role involves overseeing staff responsible for benefit plan administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining operational efficiency in accordance with Trust Agreements and Plan Documents.

About the Plans

Sponsored by the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), our Plans provide essential benefits to farmworkers and their families.

• Medical Plan: Covers approximately 2,500 active participants and their eligible dependents, offering medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension Plan: Supports over 1,500 active participants, 4,700 retired pensioners, and beneficiaries.
• Self-Administered: The Plans do not contract with third-party administrators and serve more than 25 contributing employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily operations, staff management, and benefit administration.
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, DOL, IRC, and other relevant regulations.
• Support plan design, interpretation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with trustees, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing operations within a multi-employer Taft-Hartley fund or a similar collective bargaining organization.
• Extensive knowledge of pension and health & welfare benefit plans, including compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, HITECH, ACA, PPA, and DOL regulations.
• Strong background in plan administration, policy development, and regulatory adherence.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Business Process Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Compensation & Benefits

• Current pay range: $85,000 to $105,000 per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contribution and low deductibles for the Assistant Administrator, spouse, and eligible dependents.

If you have the expertise and passion for supporting farmworker communities through benefit plan administration, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Send brief cover letter with resume (not exceeding two pages) no later than May 30, 2025 to:

By mail:

RFK/JDLC Plans
PO Box 47
Keene CA 93531

Or by email to:   ppine@rfkjdlc.com

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