Senior Research Coordinator

SEIU • Washington, DC

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Research Coordinator leads research teams assigned to major union campaigns and programs. The position supervises International research staff and works with International structures, Organizing leadership, and appropriate Local unions to develop research capacity, methods, strategies, and tools. The role also recruits, trains, and develops International and Local research staff.

The position is part of the Strategic Initiatives department and leads and performs strategic research in support of SEIU campaigns and programs. It works with union research staff and campaign leads to develop and implement organizing, political, mobilization, and other campaign strategies, while helping build long-term research capacity in Local unions and providing research assistance to SEIU State councils as needed.

The role receives direction from the Assistant Research Director, works independently, leads projects, and supervises junior staff. Work is generally performed in an office setting but may involve field assignments. Long and extended hours and travel are required. The position may be performed remotely anywhere in the United States or in a hybrid arrangement in Washington, DC, or New York, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Successful candidates must have the experience necessary to develop and lead research and campaign projects in support of SEIU goals and objectives.
• At least 7 years of experience in union research and campaign work is preferred; a combination of education and related experience demonstrating progressively responsible roles and familiarity with union-related research and campaign work may be considered.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and supervise junior staff.
• Ability to work long and extended hours and travel.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience in union research and campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, evaluate, supervise, and support research staff assigned to major union campaigns and programs.
• Provide leadership to International and Local research staff and ensure plans and work assignments align with SEIU organizing, political, mobilization, and campaign goals.
• Lead and perform strategic research as a member of a research team in the Strategic Initiatives department.
• Work with International Union research staff to develop effective national organizing, political, and other priority campaigns.
• Provide ongoing support to union leads on campaigns and programs.
• Assist with implementing strategies and tactics for national union campaigns and programs, including developing organizing campaign strategies with union leaders and staff.
• Help create Local union research networks to support long-term capacity and campaign work in Local unions.
• Provide research assistance to SEIU State councils as needed.
• Educate and train International and Local staff on industry issues related to SEIU campaigns and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior