BDS Research Analyst

American Friends Service Committee•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$56,000•Remote

About The Position

The BDS Research Analyst initiates, develops, guides, and conducts strategic corporate research in collaboration with AFSC program staff, global BDS movement allies, and AFSC partners. The work advances AFSC’s BDS advocacy goals and supports BDS efforts locally, nationally, and internationally. The analyst responds to information queries, manages the Investigate information-center website, and works with others to design and maintain the Investigate project. This is a full-time, two-year specific-term position in AFSC’s US/Central Office/Global Cohesion unit. It is remote, preferably based in the United States, and reports to the ACCA Director. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The analyst may need to work evenings or weekends and travel as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with corresponding research and writing skills.
At least one year of leadership experience in BDS campaigns.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and travel as required.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Experience with Microsoft Office and related technology.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
Respect for Quaker values and testimonies, and knowledge of and support for AFSC principles and philosophy, including nonviolence and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity, and familiarity with nonviolent approaches to problem solving.
Ability to organize, plan ahead, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion across issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Two years of experience in strategic corporate research.
Experience with strategic corporate research and BDS activism.

Responsibilities

Initiate, lead, develop, and participate in Action Center research, including coordinating collaborative research projects with multiple partners and conducting in-depth strategic analysis of BDS corporate targets.
Represent and promote the Action Center’s BDS work within AFSC networks, movement coalitions, and professional settings.
Initiate, lead, support, and participate in corporate accountability and divestment work.
Create and produce educational and training materials and toolkits for BDS campaigns.
Lead, support, and participate in Action Center activities as needed, including training and educational events.
Respond to information queries.
Manage the Investigate information-center website and work with others to design and maintain the Investigate project.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, operate safely, and follow applicable policies.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.