Field Researcher, Child Care Campaign - SEIU International - New York, New York, United States, 10001
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SEIU
Field Researcher, Child Care Campaign UUR I
New York, NY
Overview: SEIU is looking for field researchers for our Child Care Workers program located in New York, NY. SEIU is looking for self-starting, intellectually curious people who are excited about developing expertise in new areas of corporate research.
We may be looking for you if:
- You want to use a wide variety of research methods to analyze the behavior of large and sophisticated organizations.
- You hate not knowing the answer to something and you want to dig until you find it.
- You are not shy about talking with workers to document the effect of low-wage jobs on families and communities.
About SEIU: SEIU has 2 million members in the US and Canada primarily in health care, property services and public service. SEIU is on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building power by uniting workers to build better communities and strengthen our democracy.
Join us if you want to fight for a just society:
- Where all workers are valued and all people are respected,
- Where all families and communities thrive,
- Where we leave a better and more equal world for generations to come.
Purpose: The Field Researcher is responsible for research in support of local and national campaigns to challenge America's largest corporations to take responsibility for how their business practices impact working families and their communities.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Field Researcher performs a wide range of duties related to the research support for a variety of stages of organizing and/or contract campaigns. Duties may vary by campaign and may include but are not limited to the following:
A. Gather information from workers; employers; economic / financial data; and assess what is relevant to the particular campaign; record and report such information logically and analytically and integrate such information into campaign;
B. Access employer documents, evaluate information and cull for relevant points;
C. Recordkeeping/list maintenance/logistical information:
- record and track employer activities;
- identify what information is important to the campaign;
- identify data;
- maintain files.
D. Research in support of collective bargaining.
E Legal:
- collect info on workplace conditions and potential regulatory violations
- awareness of legal parameters of our work with regard to campaigns
- Understand regulatory framework for our industries and the employers.
F. Planning
- plan own work;
- implement daily workplan;
- carry out assigned tasks;
- balance conflicting demands
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in economics,
business statistics or labor relations or a related field with
demonstrated ability in quantitative or qualitative research, even as a
student.
Or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of research techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and analysis.
• Skill in the use of personal computers including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and, database programs and on-line research services.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong consideration given to proficient or fluent speakers of a language other than English (Spanish strongly preferred).
Working Conditions: The Field Researcher must be available for
regular travel over a large geographic area. The position often requires
temporary assignments away from home as well as long and irregular
hours.
Benefits: SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holiday and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
Application Requirements: In addition to your resume, a writing sample of analytical research paper and a cover letter are required for all applications as well as the successful completion of the required Research test. Your cover letter should include your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer