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JOB TITLE: Research
Associate for Activist Labor Union/Washington, DC
Location:
Washington, DC
Position Description:
Research Associate / Washington, DC
Summary: Exciting
research opportunities are available with SEIU - the Service Employees
International Union - one of the most progressive and activist labor
unions in the U.S. With 1.9 million members, SEIU is the largest and
fastest growing union in North America. SEIU is a national leader in
fighting for secure and affordable health care for all, living wages,
affirmative action and the rights of all workers regardless of immigration
status.
Job Description:
SEIU's Research Department provides critical support to a wide range
of SEIU campaigns and initiatives. The Research Dept is integrated into
all facets of campaigns, including industry and company analysis as
part of identifying new markets for organizing, strategic research and
development for ongoing campaigns and public policy analysis.
The Research Associate
will be hired by SEIU's Research Dept or by one of the locals.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Compiling and
summarizing data on industries, companies, individuals and issues
in support of campaigns
- Analyzing financial,
legal and regulatory aspects of industry and employers
- Synthesizing
relevant facts/issues from a large amount of data
- Answering requests
for information
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates should have most of the following:
- One to three
years of experience
- Commitment to
progressive social change and activist experience
- Bachelor's degree
from accredited four-year college or university and/or prior research
experience
- Basic understanding
of business, financial, economic, legal and political concepts and
documents
- Quantitative
research skills and financial analysis
- Excellent writing
ability
- Comfort with
numbers and technology
- Familiarity with
a variety of computer-based research skills
- Ability to work
well under tight deadlines and in a team environment
- Willingness to
work long and irregular hours when needed to meet campaign demands.
Click
Here to Apply. Thank you for your interest in SEIU.
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Each applicant
must provide
- a cover letter
- résumé
- short writing
sample
- answers to supplemental
questions
We
are proud of our competitive pay, excellent benefits opportunities for
growth, & diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.
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