Research Associate - SEIU

SEIU

9d • $68,768 • Onsite

About The Position

SEIU is a union of about 2 million diverse members in
healthcare, the public sector, and property services. We believe in and fight
for our vision for a just society: where all workers are valued and all people
respected—no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families
and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world
for generations to come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check
corporate power and uproot structural racism through unions—worker power and
collective action—and government— legislative and political action. We fight for
Unions for All and a government that works for all so that all of us, across
race and place, can have power together in unions and participate fully in our
democracy.

Purpose: SEIU’s Strategic Initiatives Department seeks a Research Associate
(PS1A) to join its Team. This person will provide research that supports
organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and other activities: 1) within the
Department, 2) across SEIU's industries and campaigns, and 3) alongside SEIU
Local Unions and Affiliates. This position is based in Washington, DC.

We may be looking for you if:

You consider yourself curious about the world; you pride yourself on digging
for answers and asking follow-up questions.
You are interested in applying research findings to form insights,
strategies, and ways to take action.
You are drawn to the idea of using various research methods to understand and
confront corporate and political power on behalf of working families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree involving social inquiry, such as business, economics, journalism, labor relations, and statistics, or a related field, and two years of experience in research, with demonstrated abilities in quantitative or qualitative research, even as a student.
• Knowledge of research techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and analysis.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, and online research services.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Strong consideration given to proficient or fluent speakers of a language other than English (Spanish strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Researches, compiles, presents, and summarizes data on industries, companies, individuals, issues, and other topics in support of SEIU’s programs.
• Responds to requests for information from Local Unions and appropriately defines and develops them; makes referrals as necessary.
• Synthesizes relevant facts/issues from a large amount of information/data.
• Works with Local Union staff to gather and provide information in a timely fashion.
• Develops and implements their weekly work plan; meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates the capability to learn and develop new skills.
• Performs other duties as required to support the Department and its mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees