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    Research Director, SEIU 521 - San Jose, United States - Service Employees International Union

    Service Employees International Union
    Service Employees International Union San Jose, United States

    1 week ago

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    SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central

    Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting

    to empower and improve the lives of our members. We represent over 50,000 public service workers in cities, counties,

    courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, and public health care.

    AT SEIU LOCAL 521:
    Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the

    larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to

    protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we

    provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and

    build industry power in our region.

    The Research Director will supervise a team of union research staff members. The Director will oversee a wide

    range of research for union campaigns and projects including but not limited to, internal and external organizing

    campaigns, contract bargaining, post-employment benefits, local and state public policy, community campaigns, basic

    trainings in research methods and analysis, and various Local programs. The Director will serve on the staff

    leadership team of the regional local and work as a team to oversee the implementation of the union's vision and

    program.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    All duties listed are required but not limited to and may or may not be continuously performed

    or ongoing at any specific time.

    Develop strategic research and campaign strategy, and provide recommendations for the most effective

    use of research for Sr. level staff and members leaders

    Develop and implement campaign and strategic research strategies and develop appropriate research

    products.

    Oversee and review team preparation of professional level reports appropriate for contract negotiations,

    Media persuasion, member education, and presentations before public boards and commissions on

    behalf of the members and the union.

    Train researchers to serve as well as serving him/herself as the Local Union expert witness in med-arbs,

    arbitrations, contract negotiations, public agency and quasi-public agency meetings with elected officials

    and high level local , state or federal government authorities

    Lead research trainings for members and new staff in simple research projects include budget analysis,

    industry- wide wage, and benefit comparisons and how to develop costing analysis for contract bargaining.

    Applying an equity lens to data and policy, and training research staff on how to develop and apply an

    equity lens.

    Supervise, train, hire, and develop research staff.

    Conduct staff meetings, team meetings, and individual meetings with staff to review and plan their work.

    May include working with the rank-and-file leadership to create and implement research plans to strengthen

    the union.

    Lead and assist in developing campaign plans around budget issues, contract negotiations, state and

    local policy issues and worksite problems.

    Serve on the staff leadership team of the local

    Coordinate with other senior staff to run the programs of the organization under the leadership of the

    rank-and-file executive board.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Experience providing research in negotiations for collective bargaining agreements and contract campaigns.

    Ability to work with a diverse group of rank-and-file leaders and involve them in every aspect of the union's

    program.

    Strong planning skills, ability to discern priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities.

    Possess proven leadership and consensus-building skills.

    Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings.



    REQUIREMENTS:
    Experience motivating, supervising, evaluating, and developing staff and holding them accountable to a

    campaign & workplan.

    Strong commitment to progressive racial justice, social change and activist experience.

    Strong research & quantitative skills.

    Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Access, and a variety of computer-based research tools.

    Excellent writing and communications skills a must.

    ADDITIONAL

    REQUIREMENTS:
    Must possess a valid California driver's license; must pass a DMV check and have

    a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per

    person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for

    business use.


    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    Salary commensurate with experience ranging $116,482.98-$128,743.38 SEIU

    Local 521 employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance;

    a generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for

    annual health and childcare expenses; $200,000 life insurance plan; and other benefits outlined in the policies of

    SEIU 521.


    TO APPLY:
    This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.


    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
    Local 521 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race,

    ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 521 works to ensure fair treatment of

    applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
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