Action Center on Race and the Economy
Bargaining for the Common Good

Senior Director of Research

Location is flexible within the contiguous United States

 

The Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) and ACRE Institute drive campaigns that seek to create a more racially and economically just society that values people over profit and supports the full inclusion and leadership of Black, brown, and poor people in our democracy and economy. Bargaining for the Common Good (BCG) is the organizing arm of ACRE and ACRE Institute.

The Senior Director of Research will perform strategic campaign research and supervise ACRE’s research team.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Campaigns and Organizing.

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Key Responsibilities
ACRE is seeking an experienced, mission-driven professional to lead ACRE’s research team in support of ACRE/BCG’s campaign goals.

• Develop and execute strategic research plans in support of ACRE/BCG campaigns, working closely with the Co-Managing Directors of Campaigns and Organizing (MDOC) to ensure research is aligned with campaign priorities
• Supervise a remote team of staff and independent contractors and coordinate with the MDOC and Campaign Directors to ensure that researchers follow clear workplans aligned with campaign priorities
• Collaborate with ACRE staff and partners to develop campaign strategy and plans
• Research, write, and edit reports and other communications for a public audience
• Coordinate with ACRE’s Senior Director of Communications to ensure legal compliance and quality control for public facing research and communications materials. 

Qualifications
The person we need in this role:

• Has a strong commitment to progressive social change and racial justice, and a passion for ACRE/BCG’s vision and mission
• Has at least years 12 years of experience performing strategic research in progressive organizing or advocacy environments and:
  • At least three years of experience supervising staff
• Has excellent research, writing, and presentation skills 
• Is an excellent supervisor with a track record of effectively leading a remote team of staff and partners to achieve ambitious outcomes
• Can develop and manage high-level partner relationships.
• Is able to travel regularly as needed 
• Has a good sense of humor

LGBTQ, women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The salary range for this position is $138,000 to $141,300. Position includes excellent benefits. Location is flexible within the contiguous United States. This position will be employed by ACRE Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization. This position is not part of the bargaining unit of the ACRE Workers Union. 

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Accepting applications until July 4th, 2025