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Career Opportunity: Researcher/Field Activist, NERCC

Researcher / Field Activist
NERCC | Boston MA - USA | Full Time

Job Description
The New England Regional Council of Carpenters is looking for four motivated individuals to help promote union jobs and better standards for workers in the construction industry. Positions are available in the following locations:

• Boston, MA
• Central Connecticut
• Rhode Island / Southeastern MA
• Central / Western MA

Organizational Background
The New England Regional Council of Carpenters is a 19,000 member organization covering the six states of New England. We focus on representing the interests of our members as well as raising the standards of all carpenters in the regional construction industry. We are a progressive union that has committed 50% of its resources to organizing. We are an activist union that promotes union construction through political action, community involvement, regulatory enforcement, and coalition work. Effective organizing campaigns depend on a combination of comprehensive research and street activism. The Researcher / Field Activist will be expected to handle both aspects of the job title. They will report to the Regional Manager / Lead Organizer in their area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop research material on industry trends, track construction projects, and provide financial analysis on owners, developers, builders, lenders, etc.
• Develop educational material and leaflets
• Work with state and federal regulatory agencies regarding issues of wage theft, the underground economy, and tax and insurance fraud
• Work in conjunction with other unions, community groups, immigrant worker advocacy groups
• Occasionally assist in visits to non-union job sites, interviewing non-union carpenters on the job and in their homes Participate in demonstrations and picket lines

Qualifications

• Previous organizing experience preferred
• Commitment to economic and social justice and agreement with our union's mission and goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills – good attention to detail and well organized
• Self-motivated – proven ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations
• Knowledge of computer operations and programs
• Multilingual skills preferred

How to apply
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and three references to Researcher@NERCC.org