SEIU Local 32BJ

Research Analyst

Based in New York, NY

 

ABOUT US:
At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: to build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as paid sick days, expanding access to health care and the Fight for $15.

The Union has approximately 425 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 175,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in 11 states and Washington, DC. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

32BJ SEIU’s headquarters are in New York City.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
32BJ SEIU is currently seeking a full-time Research Analyst stationed in New York City. This role is vital to bolstering the Union's airport organizing campaigns, both internally and externally. The Research Department plays a vital role in Union campaigns by conducting research and developing and implementing strategies and tactics to advance campaign goals. The opening is for a single position, with the title—Researcher, Research Analyst, or Research Analyst II—contingent upon the candidate's level of experience.

• Drive the development and execution of airport campaign strategies, overseeing key research components of campaigns and projects while collaborating with team members.
• Conduct comprehensive research at the individual, corporate, and industry levels, utilizing a range of primary and secondary sources.
• Synthesize research findings to create actionable work plans that support campaign objectives.
• Produce clear, targeted documents for diverse audiences, including in-depth technical white papers, talking points, testimony, and materials for workers.
• Perform power analysis to inform corporate and legislative strategy development.
• Serve as the union’s subject-matter expert on aviation industry issues, worker concerns, regulations, procurement processes, and service companies.
• Lead or collaborate on field research initiatives, including designing surveys, conducting interviews with low-wage workers, and drafting regulatory or legal complaints.
• Partner with legal staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in campaign materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical experts and community partners to strengthen campaign efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will be self-directed, driven to deliver results, proficient in research & analysis, and have a proven ability to apply research to campaign strategy. While a candidate may not possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional skills and experiences:

• Two years of applied research professional experience. Relevant experience may be drawn from diverse fields such as field research, corporate research, data analysis, financial analysis, employment law, or investigative journalism. Experience with corporate research or research related to labor are a plus but not required.
• A highly motivated self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy who is able to drive work projects independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional writing skills including the ability to distill complex information and draft well-written documents for a variety of audiences.
• Possess a robust commitment to progressive social change, with a focus on racial justice and inclusion, as well as a deep commitment to winning for workers.
• A passion for fostering strong connections with colleagues, both union and non-union workers, external allies, many from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is a full-time position that occasionally requires hours outside normal business hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.
• This position is based in the New York, NY office.
• The role is primarily office- and computer-based, with a mix of in-person and Zoom meetings. Additionally, the position includes a significant field research component, requiring attendance at off-site meetings and campaign activities such as worker/membership meetings, hearings, bargaining sessions, rallies, and other events.
• Travel requirements: Regular travel to other states, including Florida, is required, with increased frequency during certain times of the year.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The salary for this role is based on experience. The experience levels are Researcher, Research Analyst, or Research Analyst. The respective annual salaries are set at:

• Researcher: $63,314
• Research Analyst: $69,916
• Research Analyst II: $77,352

32BJ offers a generous benefits package that includes a fully employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. 32BJ offers paid time off including three weeks’ vacation, eleven holidays, and twelve sick days and, after the first year of service, four personal days. The union currently offers a remote work policy of one remote day per week at the discretion of the manager.

APPLICATION:
Please send a résumé and letter of interest to HR@seiu32bj.org. Please use “Airports Research –NY” in the subject line of your email. Please include where you saw the job.

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We promote diversity and strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit www.seiu32bj.org.