Researcher - 1199SEIU

SEIU•New York, DC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Researcher will identify and screen organizing targets within the healthcare industry in 1199UHWE states. This role involves researching healthcare providers using various sources, conducting local and field research, and developing persuasive analyses for targeting, organizing, and bargaining issues. The position requires developing expertise in the healthcare industry, assisting with major campaigns, managing a caseload, and collaborating effectively with various staff and workers. Periodic participation in probing, blitzes, and collective bargaining is also expected, along with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferable in economics, business, or labor studies.
Experience in labor or political research.
Extensive writing experience.
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs and online research (Word, Access and Excel preferred)
Knowledge of SAS or SPSS preferred.
Must successfully pass the SEIU researcher test
Some travel is required.
Proficient in mathematics
Ability to work overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAS or SPSS preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and screen organizing targets within the healthcare industry in 1199UHWE states.
Research healthcare providers using a wide variety of sources including published databases, online and internet sources as well as informational interviews with the Union, political, government and industry experts.
Conduct local and field research on companies and industries.
Develop well-written and persuasive analysis of hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies for targeting, organizing and bargaining issues.
Develop healthcare industry expertise, including financing, operations, and policy.
Assist directors and researchers with components of major organizing, contract, and corporate campaign projects.
Effectively manage a caseload with competing priorities and deadlines.
Work effectively with organizing staff, field servicing staff, workers, and fellow researchers.
Periodically participate in probing, blitzes and collective bargaining.
Perform other related duties as assigned.