Job Title:
Senior Associate

Unit:
AFTSU

Job Number:
AOF-58-31-1015-V

Supervisor:
Assistant to the President for Research and Strategic Initiatives

Department:
Research and Strategic Initiatives

Annual Salary:
$82,463.54

Special Note:
The purpose of the position is to conduct research in close coordination with AFT staff and affiliates, with a particular focus on AFT’s Nurses and Health Professionals division.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the research and strategic initiatives manager, the senior associate will conduct research, develop resources and materials and work with affiliate leaders and staff to support and advance organizing, contract campaigns and other initiatives of AFT’s healthcare affiliates.

Position Responsibilities:
· Conduct research and financial analyses of healthcare employers and healthcare networks in support of organizing, issue and collective bargaining campaigns of affiliates.
· Analyze and interpret trends in the healthcare industry at the state and national level that will affect AFT’s affiliates and members.
· Assist in the preparation and presentation of findings, reports and information to AFT leadership, affiliates and staff.
· Provide assistance to leaders and staff of AFT affiliates and develop and implement research-based organizing and contract campaigns.
· Coordinate with other AFT departments as needed to assist and support AFT affiliates.
· Assist in the organization, development, facilitation and delivery of training for AFT affiliate leaders and staff.
· Coordinate and monitor work assignments of interns.
· Extensive travel and some weekend and evening work required.
· Other duties as assigned.

Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Qualified candidates must have demonstrated technical research skills including experience with quantitative analysis using programs such as Excel and Access.
· Knowledge of healthcare industry and issues affecting nurses and health professionals.
· Successful track record assisting in the preparation and delivery of presentations and trainings on complex material.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of easily understandable materials for affiliate leaders and staff; patient advocates; community and labor allies; and the general public.
· An advanced degree in healthcare policy, law, labor studies, sociology or related field is required.

Secondary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Two years or more experience working in a union environment is preferred.
· Strong commitment and dedication to work in the labor movement.
· Familiarity with AFT and/or its affiliates.

Application requirements:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the director of human resources or via email to adminjobs@aft.org. Please reference posting #AOF-58-31-1015-V