The Research Associate will be hired by SEIU’s Research Dept or by one of the locals.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Compiling and summarizing data on industries, companies, individuals and issues in support of campaigns
• Analyzing financial, legal and regulatory aspects of industry and employers
• Synthesizing relevant facts/issues from a large amount of data
• Answering requests for information

• One to three years of experience
• Commitment to progressive social change and activist experience
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university and/or prior research experience
• Basic understanding of business, financial, economic, legal and political concepts and documents
• Quantitative research skills and financial analysis
• Excellent writing ability
• Comfort with numbers and technology
• Familiarity with a variety of computer-based research skills
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours when needed to meet campaign demands.