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Description
Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) is a new nonprofit organization dedicated to improving conditions for working families in the Phoenix-metropolitan area. We bring together labor, community, academic, and political allies to foster economic opportunity and social change. CASE uses policy, research, and organizing to achieve our goals. We are committed to sustainable development and believe that quality jobs are the backbone of a healthy and vibrant community.
Position Overview:
Research Analysts will be responsible for performing in-depth corporate research using a variety of public and private sources, analyzing and interpreting industry, regulatory and financial data, and working with campaign leadership to develop and execute tactics and strategies.
Research Analysts will be expected to develop expertise in certain key local industries, conduct research on zoning and planning in the Valley, interact with worker organizing and contract campaigns, and work with staff from labor, community affiliates and elected leaders. Travel will be required.
Qualifications:
- BA degree or higher (coursework in economics, statistics, urban planning, financial analysis or law).
- Experience with union organizing or collective bargaining campaigns a plus.
- Experience conducting financial and corporate research.
- Strong technical research skills.
- Familiarity with database software.
- Excellent writing ability.
- Excellent quantitative, analytic and people skills.
- Experience with financial analysis or financial statements.
- Strong commitment to progressive social change and activist experience.
- Ability to travel; at times travel will be extensive.
Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply. Those who have worked in the past as community and union organizers, urban planners, journalists, teachers, and researchers elsewhere are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume and writing sample.