Researcher - 1199SEIU

SEIU Branding; Washington, New York (District of Columbia, NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU is seeking a researcher to identify and screen organizing targets within the healthcare industry, conducting local and field research on hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies to support organizing and bargaining efforts.

You will develop healthcare industry expertise, produce persuasive analyses, and assist directors and researchers on major campaigns, while managing a caseload and coordinating with staff across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, or labor studies.
• Experience in labor or political research.
• Extensive writing experience.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs and online research (Word, Access and Excel preferred).
• Knowledge of SAS or SPSS preferred.
• Must successfully pass the SEIU researcher test.
• Some travel is required.
• Proficient in mathematics; ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen organizing targets within the healthcare industry.
• Research healthcare providers using diverse sources and informational interviews.
• Conduct local and field research on companies and industries.
• Develop well-written analyses of hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies for targeting and bargaining.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s in economics/business/labor studies

Tools

SAS or SPSS

Job description

Job Functions:

• Identify and screen organizing targets within the healthcare industry in 1199UHWE states.
• Research healthcare providers using a wide variety of sources including published databases, online and internet sources as well as informational interviews with the Union, political, government and industry experts.
• Conduct local and field research on companies and industries.
• Develop well-written and persuasive analysis of hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies for targeting, organizing and bargaining issues.
• Develop healthcare industry expertise, including financing, operations, and policy.
• Assist directors and researchers with components of major organizing, contract, and corporate campaign projects.
• Effectively manage a caseload with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Work effectively with organizing staff, field servicing staff, workers, and fellow researchers.
• Periodically participate in probing, blitzes and collective bargaining.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferable in economics, business, or labor studies.
• Experience in labor or political research.
• Extensive writing experience.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs and online research (Word, Access and Excel preferred)
• Knowledge of SAS or SPSS preferred.
• Must successfully pass the SEIU researcher test
• Some travel is required.
• Proficient in mathematicsAbility to work overtime when required.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

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