SENIOR RESEARCHER/CAMPAIGNER

Job Announcement
UWUA
Senior Researcher/Campaigner
Washington, D.C.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA), a union with over 50,000 members working the in electric, gas, water and nuclear industries across the United States, is seeking a Senior Researcher/Campaigner who can help lead strategic planning, corporate research and industry research in support of the UWUA organizing program.

The Senior Researcher/Campaigner is expected to play a key role with staff and UWUA elected leaders in the planning of campaign strategies and the implementation of tactics, including worker and community elements. The Senior Researcher/Campaigner participates in the development of UWUA programs and will eventually recruit and mentor campaign staff.

The Senior Researcher/Campaigner works at his/her own initiative, independent of all but necessary supervision by UWUA Organizing Director. The Senior Researcher/Campaigner must coordinate and work closely with other UWUA staff and elected leadership. The Senior Researcher/Campaigner is a member of UWUA Senior Staff. The Senior Researcher/Campaigner is not involved in supervisory or personnel decisions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Campaign and Operational Duties

• Develops plans and coordinates research components of campaigns.

• Works with UWUA staff and leaders to develop and support campaign goals, strategies and tactics.

• Plays a central role in campaign planning, including strategy development and worker, political and community elements, and implementation.

• Activates different levels of the UWUA structure to help coordinate UWUA resources supporting campaigns.

• Builds effective coalitions with other unions and organizations.

• Monitors UWUA resources and works to help ensure they are spent effectively.

Work Coordination Duties

• Participates in recruitment of staff for projects.

• Mentors and guides staff.

Programmatic Duties

• Represents the Organizing Department and the UWUA in internal and external forums as a leading technical expert and union/issue advocate; develops and maintains relationships with other UWUA staff, outside consultants, academics, community and issue activists and others.

• Works with key staff from UWUA, AFL-CIO, politicians and community groups to develop broad community, legal, political and workers issues.

• Participates in UWUA program analysis and goal setting.

• Participates in UWUA strategic research capacity-building efforts (including recruitment, training, research systems, etc.).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to travel as required.

Reporting

• Keeps the Organizing Director fully informed on a regular basis on issues affecting departmental programs.

• Prepares and submits regular and ad hoc reports on departmental activities as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant field preferred.

• Prior relevant work experience and demonstrated success in relevant areas.

SALARY & POSITION

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Fax or mail résumé and cover letter to:

D. Mike Langford, National President
c/o Rosanna Farley
Utility Workers Union of America
815 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Fax: 202-974-8201