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.