Research and Policy Specialist

Description

Our research and policy team conducts research to develop and carry out campaigns

focused on winning economic, environmental, and housing justice for low wage,

primarily immigrant hospitality and food service workers.

Job responsibilities will include: 

Conduct local and field research on public policy issues related to wages and workplace conditions, housing, and environmental justice.

Communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations, including community organizations, company officials, customers, government staff, elected leaders, investment funds, etc.

Work closely with union members, organizers and other staff, elected leaders etc.; assist in

moving campaigns forward through organizing, leading actions, and canvassing.

Desired Qualifications include: 

Passion for, and commitment to, fighting for workers' rights

BA degree or relevant research and/or activist experience (labor, political, urban planning, or community/campus)

Strong analytical, writing, computer and interpersonal/organizing skills

Willingness to travel extensively, to work long and sometimes irregular hours.

Familiarity with database and word processing software

Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines

Reliable car and driver’s license

Worker Power is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. People of Color

are highly encouraged to apply.

Current Worker Power Research and Policy Analysts have worked in the past as community and

union organizers, urban planners, journalists, teachers, and researchers

elsewhere.

Salary: 

$60k to 70k per year, commensurate with experience.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Benefits: Worker Power offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, 401k with 5% employer contribution, and generous paid time off.

Please email your resume/cover letter to Brendan Walsh, at bwalsh@workerpower.com and Christine

Miller at cmiller@unitehere11.org to apply.

Worker Power offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, 401k with 5% employer contribution, and generous paid time off.