Program Specialist, Labor Law - American Bar Association

Who: American Bar Association

What: The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world. The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

The Program Specialist is responsible for the management and implementation of programs, projects and activities of the entity. Has oversight responsibility for the entity's program/project budgets and provides substantive support and direction to the Chairs of the projects and is responsible for the execution of the programs/projects, including, but not limited to budgeting of resources, fundraising for projects that require outside funding support, marketing of projects and activities, and oversight of meetings and special events.

Principle Duties

1. Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies. 
2. Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunities and risks, to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner.
3. Serves as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiates regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results. 
4. Coordinates with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.
5. Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project. Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.
6. Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University. 

Experience

• Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability, and programmatic and policy development; some research and writing skills, substantive budgeting experience; meeting planning experience a must; fundraising experience is preferred. 
• A Bachelor's degree is required. 

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

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Union Campaign Researcher, UNITE HERE Research - Chicago, IL

Union Campaign Researcher - Chicago, IL
UNITE HERE Research - Chicago, IL

Our research teams conduct industry, corporate, real estate and political research and analysis to develop and carry out campaigns focused on winning economic justice for low wage, primarily immigrant hospitality workers. Our campaigns organize non-union workers and secure improved standards for existing union members in the food service, gaming and casino, and hotel industries. About UNITE HERE: UNITE HERE is the union leading the fight to organize hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers –- many of them African-Americans, Latino and Asian immigrants, and women -- in hotels, casinos, institutional cafeterias and airport concessions throughout North America. Our union, with over 270,000 members, is at the forefront of battles for workers' rights, immigration reform, living wages, and quality jobs in many cities throughout North America. ( www.unitehere.org ) Job responsibilities will include:  Research companies using a wide variety of sources, including published databases, on-line and Internet sources Conduct local and field research on companies, industries and/or real estate development projects Develop company analyses and adapt them for various audiences (e.g. leadership & staff, workers, stockholders, political & regulatory bodies, the public) Identify and analyze new development projects in our industries and represent the union during the planning & political approval process Communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of players including community organizations, company officials, customers, government staff and elected leaders Develop and carry out campaign strategies and tactics Work with UNITE HERE members, organizers, regional staff and elected leaders; assist in moving campaigns forward through organizing, leading actions, doing political work, as needed. Desired Qualifications include:  Passion for, and commitment to, fighting for workers' rights BA degree or relevant research and/or activist experience (labor, political, urban planning, or community/campus) Strong analytical, writing, computer and interpersonal/organizing skills Willingness to travel extensively, to work long and sometimes irregular hours, and relocate as necessary Familiarity with database and word processing software Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines Reliable car and driver's license Current UNITE HERE campaign researchers have worked in the past as community and union organizers, urban planners, journalists, teachers, and researchers elsewhere.