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PrintResearch Associate for Activist Labor Union/Oakland (Bay Area), CA
| Company: | SEIU International Company Profile | Current Opportunities (8) |
| Job Location(s): | Oakland, San Francisco, Bay Area |
| Special Notes/Instructions: | All applications MUST include a writing sample and the completed questionnaire to be considered. |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Start Date: | Immediate |
| Starting Salary Range: | Competitive |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Required Experience: | 1 to 3 years |
| Related Categories: | Finance - Analysis, Non-Profit/Associations, Government - Local/Federal |
Position Description
Research Associate for Activist Labor Union/Oakland, CA Location: Oakland, CA
Position Description: Research Associate / Oakland, CA
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.
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:
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should have most of the following:
Each applicant must provide
We are proud of our competitive pay, excellent benefits opportunities for growth, & diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.
CLICK BELOW to submit your information including a cover letter and resume
** PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE following your cover letter in the designated cover letter field when submiting your information on the following page
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Position Description: Research Associate / Oakland, CA
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.
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.
Each applicant must provide
- a cover letter
- resume
- 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.
CLICK BELOW to submit your information including a cover letter and resume
** PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE following your cover letter in the designated cover letter field when submiting your information on the following page
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
