Researcher - 1199SEIU in Washington, District of Columbia at SEIU

1199SEIU

POSITION TITLE: Researcher
DEPARTMENT: New Organizing
REPORTS TO: Director
SALARY: $79,500.00
LOCATION: 498 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Job Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties. All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume via email to cynthiab@1199.org

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.