The Garden State Alliance for a New Economy (GANE) is a coalition formed to unite the strength of labor unions and community-based organizations, creating a powerful voice for economic justice in northern New Jersey, particularly in the area of economic development. GANE will combine organizing, research, communications, and policy development to advance economic justice.

GANE is a newly-formed chapter of the national Partnership for Working Families (PWF), an organizing network that promotes a new vision of organizing around economic policy and development to transform the lives of workers and their communities. PWF has been a leader in successful campaigns to win living wage ordinances and community benefits agreements that have increased corporate accountability to the concerns of workers and communities: raising wages and promoting local hiring, improving environmental standards, creating green space and housing for working families, and protecting immigrant and worker rights. For more information about our work, visit www.communitybenefits.org.

Position Description: Researcher/Advocate needed to assess opportunities for coordinated campaigns: creating a comprehensive list of upcoming development projects (and other campaign opportunities related to economic development) and analyzing which would best fit the group’s goals. After the campaign is chosen, the researcher/advocate will provide ongoing research and analytical support: developing model proposals, producing policy papers to frame the issue, and providing ongoing research support for the campaign.

Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to economic justice and the labor movement. Also needed: willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary and ability to work independently. Skills required: excellent written and verbal communications skills, basic quantitative skills including familiarity with spreadsheets, interviewing skills, ability to work well in a team. Driving your own car required. Preferred qualifications include: previous campaign experience, corporate research experience, knowledge of Lexis-Nexis, experience writing reports, fluency in Spanish.

Terms of employment: This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary is competitive, based on experience, with generous benefits. Friendly, democratic, team-oriented working environment.

Application Process: Send cover letter and resume to: Email kateatkinsjc@gmail.com or fax (732) 287-8117, attn. Kate Atkins. No phone calls please. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response.

GANE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.