Program Manager, Research & Strategy, Racial Justice Center
$108,105–$108,105 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead applied research into SEIU sectors and industries, analyzing laws, policies, and economic systems that reinforce racial exclusion and wealth gaps. Develop race-class analysis connecting historical conditions to campaigns, programs, and organizational priorities while examining barriers to cross-racial solidarity. Produce research reports, sector analyses, and briefing materials that inform strategy for building worker power. Collaborate with the Director, local unions, and external scholars to frame research questions and apply evidence-based recommendations to decision-making. Work independently in an office setting with long hours and potential travel.
Required Qualifications
- Five to seven years of experience conducting applied research related to racial justice, economic justice, labor, public policy, industry conditions, social movements, or comparable subject matter, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience advancing racial or economic justice in a union, worker organization, movement organization, research institution, policy organization, or comparable social justice setting
- Demonstrated experience conducting historical, sector, industry, policy, economic, qualitative, or quantitative research and connecting findings to current strategy or decision-making
- Deep knowledge of racial and economic justice theory and practice, including the ability to apply race-class analysis to institutions, industries, policies, and worker experiences
- Working knowledge of labor, unions, worker organizations, or worker-led campaigns
- Strong analytical judgment and the ability to develop clear, well-supported conclusions from complex, incomplete, or competing sources of information
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce substantive research products and explain complex findings to varied internal audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple research projects, work across functions, and build productive relationships with staff, leaders, local unions, scholars, and external partners
- High emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and political judgment, particularly when researching or discussing sensitive racial, historical, economic, or organizational issues
- Long and extended hours
- Travel required
Desired Qualifications
- Direct union experience
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