Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) Exciting Opportunity for a Research/Policy Analyst 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 research/policy analyst to research and develop strategies for a campaign to win justice for workers in the waste and recycling industry in the LA County region. This campaign seeks to: • Achieve economic justice for the over 7,000 low-wage, mostly immigrant workers throughout the L.A. waste industry; and • Achieve environmental justice for communities around waste and recycling facilities, who are currently plagued by devastating environmental and health impacts.
Position Responsibilities: LAANE conducts research both for policy campaigns and for publications that reframe the debate on the economy and low-wage work in Los Angeles. The research/policy analyst will work under the direction of the Campaign Director. The research/policy analyst will be responsible for conducting various types of research, including research on laws and public decision-making processes to inform policy development and campaign strategy, research on the economy and communities using government and other public data sources, and corporate research. She/he will present her/his findings through written materials and oral presentations to the campaign team (including community and labor partners) and other venues. Research/Policy analyst will 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. She/he must have two or more years of experience researching and developing policy and previous experience on policy campaigns. Skills required: 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 include: corporate research experience, knowledge of Westlaw, experience writing reports. Also needed: willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary and ability to work independently. 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: This position is available immediately. E-mail cover letter and resume to Patricia Castellanos at pcastellanos@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.
