Research Analyst

SEIU USWW•Alameda, CA

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About The Position

SEIU-USWW represents more than 45,000 property service workers across California, including janitors, security officers, and residential, stadium, arena, and airport workers. The union works to build power for service workers through member leadership and activism, strong contracts, organizing, political and community engagement, and direct action. Working under the direction of the Research Director, the Research Analyst joins a statewide research team supporting campaign teams and working with field organizers, communications and political staff, union and non-union workers, public agencies, and content experts. Research covers public and private companies, service industries, client sectors, investigatory surveys, and relevant legislative and regulatory matters. The role conducts research and analysis, supports campaign strategies and tactics, and helps advance union programs through organizing, field actions, and politics as needed. Work is generally performed in an office setting, with prolonged periods of sitting and computer work. The position requires travel in California, the ability to work extended and irregular hours and off-site as needed, a valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage. Employees must be fully vaccinated and report vaccination status, and must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working. Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience and the Staff Union Contract. The position is open until filled, although applications may close at any time.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
At least two years of research experience, with demonstrated ability in quantitative or qualitative research.
Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy organization, or nonprofit organization.
Knowledge of union organizing practices and principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.
Ability to plan and implement work effectively and manage time both as part of a team and independently.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, to different audiences.
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, databases, and teleconferencing.
Ability to travel in California, work extended and irregular hours, and work off-site as needed.
Valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage.
Must be fully vaccinated and report vaccination status as a condition of employment.
Must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working.

Responsibilities

Conduct online, local, and field research on companies, industries, and real estate development projects.
Develop company analyses and adapt them for union leadership and staff, workers, stockholders, political and regulatory bodies, and the public.
Identify and analyze new development projects in the union’s industries and represent the union during planning and political approval processes.
Develop and carry out campaign strategies and tactics.
Support union programs to advance campaigns through organizing, field actions, and political work as needed.