Researcher, LAANE

Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)

Exciting Opportunity for a Researcher with a Commitment to Economic Justice

The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) has been in the forefront of the economic justice movement in L.A. since 1994.  LAANE is known for its broad-based labor/community coalitions and its combination of organizing, research, communications, and policy development.  LAANE led the movement to pass a Living Wage Ordinance in the city of L.A. in 1997 and continues to advocate for progressive policies that benefit low-wage workers and low-income communities.  For more information about our work, visit www.laane.org. 

Campaign Description:  LAANE is currently seeking a full-time campaign researcher to research and develop strategy for a campaign to win justice for workers in the construction industry. This campaign seeks to:

• Achieve economic justice for low-wage workers in the construction industry by ensuring that public and private subsidies in major construction projects benefit workers; and
• Achieve local hire in the construction industry for low-income communities of color in Los Angeles.

Position Responsibilities:  LAANE’s Research Department conducts research both for policy campaigns and for publications that reframe the debate on the economy and low-wage work in Los Angeles.  Researchers conduct various types of research, including:

·         Corporate research, research on laws and public decision-making processes to inform policy development and campaign strategy; and

·         Research on the economy and communities using government and other public data sources.

·         Researchers present their findings through written materials and oral presentations at community meetings, government hearings, council and commission meetings, and other venues. 

·         Researchers also represent LAANE at meetings with allies, attend LAANE actions, and support the work of the organization as a whole. 

Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to economic justice and the labor movement.  Also needed: willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary and ability to work independently. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Excellent analytical skills, written and verbal communications skills, familiarity with database and word processing software, basic quantitative skills including familiarity with spreadsheets, interviewing skills, ability to work well in a team.  Driving your own car required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous campaign experience, corporate research experience, quantitative analysis, knowledge of Lexis-Nexis, knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience writing reports.

Terms of employment:  LAANE’s salary and benefit standards are very competitive.  Full health benefits; pension; generous time off; parking.  Friendly, team-oriented working environment.

Application Process:  Interviews to begin immediately. Start date would be August 2008. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail cover letter and resume to Flor Barajas-Tena at fbtena@laane.org. No phone calls please.  Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response. 

LAANE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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