Senior Strategic Researcher

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 3000 is seeking an experienced Union Senior Strategic Researcher responsible for developing and executing strategic research campaigns in support of organizing and bargaining objectives.

Position requires a creative and collaborative thinker who can draw on diverse information sources, including our own members' knowledge, to develop research in support of strategic campaigns and that will advance the union's policy, bargaining and organizing goals. All relevant experience will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Develop and coordinate research and analysis in collaboration with all depts. including but not limited to Organizing, Political, Community, and Grievance
• Work with leadership to implement strategic organizing and bargaining goals
• Develop creative research products utilizing a racial and gender equity lens
• Identify, develop and build relationships with a diverse group of experienced and knowledgeable workers
• Work closely with the Capital Strategies Director and other relevant directors to conceive and carry out quantitative and qualitative research projects
• May be required to participate in public policy activity such as legislative and political work
• Prepare written communications for staff, members, allies, journalists and government officials
• Deliver formal and informal presentations to internal and external audiences
• Work effectively with a team while managing multiple priorities and take on time-sensitive projects including attending events or assisting on campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to economic, political and social justice, including racial and gender equity
• Ability to find and analyze relevant quantitative and qualitative information, including financial reports, traditional and social media, worker stories, legal documents, and government and commercial databases
• Ability to think critically and analytically and use sound judgment
• Experience costing complex collective bargaining agreements using spreadsheet and database software, or the ability to acquire the relevant skills
• Ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, when necessary, and manage multiple priorities under pressure and deadlines
• Experience in both Public and Private sectors preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLookup, etc.); outstanding candidates will also have proficiency with statistical software (python, R, etc.)
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, when necessary, and manage multiple priorities under pressure and deadlines

About UFCW Local 3000

Building a Movement for the 21st Century - UFCW 3000 is the largest private sector union in Washington State with over 50,000 members working in grocery stores and retail, healthcare and other industry jobs. UFCW 3000 is led by a President and Secretary/Treasurer and a large representative member Executive Board. Our membership is among the youngest and most diverse in the labor movement. We are committed to building a powerful union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and communities. Visit http://www.ufcw3000.org for more information about our union

Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Benefits,

• Life insurance and disability insurance,
• Paid sick and safe leave in accordance with Washington State Law
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays for: New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Bilingual desired but not required