Senior Research Coordinator

SEIU

. Lead the work of research teams assigned to major union campaigns and programs .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,079 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in union research and campaign strategy development, with a strong ability to lead and supervise research teams while implementing effective organizing and political campaigns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Union Research ExperienceCampaign Strategy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipProject ManagementTraining and Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologiesStrategic ResearchCampaign Project DevelopmentData AnalysisOrganizing Strategies

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipTraining

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Union CampaignsOrganizing LeadershipLocal UnionsSEIUPolitical Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the work of research teams assigned to major union campaigns and programs
Supervise International research staff and work with International structures, Organizing leadership, and Local unions
Develop research capacity, methods, strategies, and tools to support campaigns and programs
Recruit, train, evaluate, and support research staff
Lead and perform strategic research within the Strategic Initiatives department
Develop effective national organizing, political, and other priority campaigns
Support union leads on campaigns and programs
Implement strategies and tactics supporting national union campaigns and programs
Work with leaders and staff to develop organizing campaign strategies
Create Local union research networks
Provide research assistance to SEIU State councils
Educate and train International and Local staff on industry issues
Work with elected leadership, union leaders, staff, members, and external labor and industry organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
At least 7 years of experience in union research and campaign work is preferred
Combination of education and related experience may be considered, demonstrating progressively more responsible roles
Familiarity with union-related research and campaign work
Experience developing and leading research/campaign projects in support of organizational goals and objectives
Long and extended hours and travel required
Ability to work independently, lead projects, and supervise junior staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
A defined benefit pension plan
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace