Research Specialist

The Research Specialist is assigned to provide support for the officers, staff, and members on a citywide basis. The Research Specialist is responsible to the Strategic Research Director.

• Monitor and maintain a database of pertinent information relevant to bargaining, organizing and preservation of the tenets of UTLA.
• Collect and analyze public records in order to understand school district practices and policies, finances, and other relevant issues.
• Research current economic, social, and policy trends to inform or make appropriate strategic recommendations.
• Create research-based materials with high quality sourcing on individuals, organizations, issues, and institutions in order to support a variety of campaigns including new organizing, bargaining, representation, common good and other policy demands.
• Develop tools and materials to assist staff, leadership and members with power analysis and strategic planning.
• Prepare non-academic reports, data analyses, and presentations on a wide range of topics for internal and external audiences in collaboration with other departments including Organizing and Representation, Communications, Political and Community Organizing, and UTLA leadership as requested.
• Maintain research library.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Strategic Research Director.

• Demonstrated quantitative and analytic skills as well as familiarity with public and private data sources.
• Competency with software applications including strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools, including the ability to create graphs, presentations, and reports.
• Comprehensive communication skills for oral, written, and visual presentations, including explaining complex information in accurate, concise, and useful terms.
• Knowledge of the labor movement and experience supporting union campaigns.
• Experience collecting