Research Analyst

AFSC job board • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $56,000 • Remote

About The Position

AFSC’s BDS Research Analyst initiates, crafts, guides, and carries out strategic corporate research projects in collaboration with program staff across the AFSC, BDS movement allies globally, and AFSC partners, to promote AFSC’s BDS advocacy goals and support BDS on the local, national, and international levels. The BDS Research Analyst responds to information queries, manages the Investigate information center project website, and works with others to design and maintain the Investigate project .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required showing corresponding research and writing skills require d . Graduate’s degree
• Minimum 1 year in leadership BDS Campaigns required.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies.
• Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will have two years of experience in strategic corporate research.
• Strategic corporate research and BDS activism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, lead, craft, and participate in the Action Center’s research projects. This includes the coordination of collaborative research project with multiple partners or the in-depth strategic analysis of BDS corporate targets.
• Represent and promote the Action Center’s BDS work within AFSC networks, movement coalitions, and professional networks.
• Initiate, lead, support, and participate in corporate accountability and divestment campaigns.
• Create and produce educational and training materials and toolkits for BDS campaigns.
• Lead, support, and participate in Action Center activities as needed, including training, educational events, and other activities.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, Paid Time Off, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holiday’s.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees