IOMMP
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Strategic Researcher

Based in Linthicum, MD; Seattle, WA; Newark, NJ; or Remote

 

Title: Strategic Researcher
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Location: Based in Linthicum, MD; Seattle, WA; Newark, NJ; or Remote Option

Introduction:
The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO (“MM&P”) is a labor union representing merchant mariners. MM&P has port offices around the United States. MM&P’s Offshore Advisory Committee (OAC) and General Executive Board (GEB) are seeking an experienced Strategic Researcher to help lead organizing and/ or campaigns and support ongoing campaigns.

The Researcher is expected to support and lead MM&P organizing and/or bargaining campaigns. They will be responsible for developing research, analysis, and campaign strategy to advance these campaigns. The Researcher is expected to play a key role in overall campaign planning. The Researchers is also expected to mentor staff.

The Researcher will coordinate closely with the OAC and works under the direction of the OAC.

Description of duties:

• Leads, assembles resources and coordinates research components of strategic corporate campaign(s).
• Conducts a broad array of research projects, including corporate and industry research.
• Design and execute comprehensive research plans.
• Draft, edit, publish and distribute highly accurate material with close editing and direction of OAC for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Plays a central role in strategic corporate campaign planning, including worker, political and community elements.
• Builds effective coalitions with other unions, port councils and organizations.
• Has responsibility to report on Organization resources and work to help ensure they are utilized effectively.
• Conduct interactions with the highest integrity and discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience winning a corporate campaign with a privately held company.
• At least three years of experience with union, political or community organizing.
• Preference for a candidate with at least five years of demonstrated comprehensive campaigning and research experience in new organizing and/or contract bargaining campaigns.
• Preference for BA/BS degree or higher.
• Preference for a candidate with experience or prior working knowledge of U.S. Merchant Marine, maritime, or port operations.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and/or oversee research and analysis on an industry as well as individual employers.
• Ability and experience working independently on both short-term and long-term projects.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working collaboratively in team settings, working well under pressure, and managing multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Experience working in a coordinating and/or convening role with multiple stakeholders in a new organizing and/or contract bargaining campaign setting, including union staff, union members/unorganized workers, and community members.
• Ability to manage relationships in complex political and sensitive organizational situations.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining important and effective relationships.
• High level of individual motivation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Possess a commitment to winning for workers.
• The position may sometimes require long and extended hours and an ability to travel as needed.
• Possess or be eligible to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Wages and Benefits:
Annual Salary Range $85,000 – $120,000, commiserate with experience. This is a full-time exempt position. Employees have 17 paid holidays, are provided sick and safe leave, as well as vacation leave; pro-rated for the first year of hire. Additional employer-provided benefits include Health Insurance (premiums paid 100% by employer), and contribution to union retirement benefits.

Application requirements:
A résumé and cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reasons for wanting to work with MM&P, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your career plan.

Submit your résumé and cover letter to: humanresources@bridgedeck.org, with the subject heading “Strategic Researcher Application”.