Senior Director of Research

The Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) and ACRE Institute drive campaigns that seek to create a more racially and economically just society that values people over profit and supports the full inclusion and leadership of Black, brown, and poor people in our democracy and economy. Bargaining for the Common Good (BCG) is the organizing arm of ACRE and ACRE Institute.

The Senior Director of Research will perform strategic campaign research and supervise ACRE’s research team.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Campaigns and Organizing.

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Key Responsibilities

ACRE is seeking an experienced, mission-driven professional to lead ACRE’s research team in support of ACRE/BCG’s campaign goals.

• Develop and execute strategic research plans in support of ACRE/BCG campaigns, working closely with the Co-Managing Directors of Campaigns and Organizing (MDOC) to ensure research is aligned with campaign priorities
• Supervise a remote team of staff and independent contractors and coordinate with the MDOC and Campaign Directors to ensure that researchers follow clear workplans aligned with campaign priorities
• Collaborate with ACRE staff and partners to develop campaign strategy and plans
• Research, write, and edit reports and other communications for a public audience
• Coordinate with ACRE’s Senior Director of Communications to ensure legal compliance and quality control for public facing research and communications materials.

Qualifications

The person we need in this role:

• Has a strong commitment to progressive social change and racial justice, and a passion for ACRE/BCG’s vision and mission
• Has at least years 12 years of experience performing strategic research in progressive organizing or advocacy environments and:
  • At least three years of experience supervising staff
• Has excellent research, writing, and presentation skills
• Is an excellent supervisor with a track record of effectively leading a remote team of staff and partners to achieve ambitious outcomes
• Can develop and manage high-level partner relationships.
• Is able to travel regularly as needed
• Has a good sense of humor

LGBTQ, women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is $138,000 to $141,300. Position includes excellent benefits. Location is flexible within the contiguous United States. This position will be employed by ACRE Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization. This position is not part of the bargaining unit of the ACRE Workers Union.

Apply here. Accepting applications until July 4th, 2025

At ACRE, we live our values. We believe healthcare should be affordable for all. All full-time staff receive:

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• An organization-funded healthcare reimbursement account in the form of a credit card to pay for eligible medical expenses not covered by insurance such as office copayments.

We advocate for work-life balance.

• You will receive up to 20 days of paid time off annually, in addition to various leaves such as sick, parental, bereavement, religious observances, and election.
• Our organization closes five weeks each year to ensure everyone has dedicated time to recharge.
• We observe 13 holidays and not just the big, national ones, but also those that have significant meaning to our organization, its mission, and its people such as Cesar Chavez Day, May Day, and Juneteenth.
• During the summer we encourage everyone to soak up the vitamin D by ending the workday early on Fridays.

We care about you today, and we invest in your future.

• We offer annual professional development opportunities.
• We contribute 5% of your annual salary into a 401(k) retirement savings account, even if you’re not ready to invest.