[CTC] Position – Research Director Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch Division

[Arthur Stamoulis]

*Position – Research Director*

*Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch Division*



Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more
than a million members and supporters. We hold the government and
corporations accountable with campaigns and advocacy before Congress,
administrative agencies, and the courts.

As Public Citizen’s division fighting for a fairer global economy, *Global
Trade Watch* has worked for decades to expose and challenge trade policies
that put corporate profits over people. Under Donald Trump, that mission
faces a new urgency. Twice, Trump has won elections in part by exploiting
working people’s real frustrations about an increasingly complex and
unequal global economy, yet his trade agenda serves only himself and his
billionaire allies. Global Trade Watch seeks to hold him accountable,
resist efforts to return to the failed policies of the past, and advance a
vision for global trade that uplifts workers across borders, protects the
planet and promotes equality and human rights.

We seek a research director to conceive, initiate, and manage investigative
research projects, write time-sensitive reports and other materials, and
produce economic and legal analyses in support of our public education and
advocacy campaigns.

*General Description:*

The Research Director works with the Global Trade Watch (GTW) Director and
Deputy Director to plan and implement all research strategies, projects and
materials in support of Global Trade Watch’s program and goals. The
Research Director creates academic-quality research materials that are
widely used by policymakers, civil society organizations, activists, press
and scholars in the United States and abroad, often defining major trade
and globalization debates. The Research Director also identifies emerging
issues and trends relevant to Global Trade Watch’s mission to help guide
the program’s strategic direction.

*Responsibilities**:*

   - Develop and successfully implement a short- and long-term research
   agenda to support GTW’s policy and campaign goals through economic
   analysis, interpretation of international trade and investment law, and
   reviews of relevant literature.
   - Track, analyze and produce understandable materials on trade flows,
   tariffs, and supply chains in support of GTW campaigns. Investigate policy
   issues, markets, corporations, individuals, political fundraising,
   lobbying, and trade associations by using traditional investigative methods
   such as database searches, FOIA requests, and interviews.
   - Keep the GTW team informed of developments and strategic opportunities
   related to a diverse set of issues related to globalization, international
   trade, investment arbitration and dispute settlement and provide research
   and analytical support for GTW’s organizing efforts.
   - Produce research-related writing and analytical projects, including
   reports, legislative analysis, data/graphics projects, memoranda, fact
   sheets, articles, op-eds and comments to government agencies in support of
   various campaigns and programs.
   - Conduct rapid response operations to counter misinformation and
   educate the press.
   - Oversee maintenance and development of in-house databases, such as
   outcomes of various trade agreements on different states and sectors, trade
   job-loss, congressional votes, WTO dispute settlement, investor-state
   arbitration.
   - Supervise and review the research work of other GTW staff assigned to
   research projects as well as research interns to ensure clear priorities
   and quality control.
   - Maintain and expand relationships with academic, government and other
   researchers and scholars in the United States and abroad.
   - Act as a media and public spokesperson for Global Trade Watch.
   Represent Global Trade Watch at conferences and other public speaking
   venues.
   - Act as a facilitator for exchange of research-related information
   between GTW and other Public Citizen divisions and liaise with Public
   Citizen’s General Counsel for libel reads of GTW public materials.
   - Other duties as assigned.

*Requirements:*

   - *Education*: College degree required, and other advanced degree
   strongly preferred, ideally in law and/or economics.
   - *Knowledge*: Familiarity with a broad range of public policy issues
   including trade, investment and finance issues and food safety,
   environmental and other regulatory policy; familiarity with the legislative
   process, political environment and media relations.
   - *Experience*: 10 years of demonstrated research and writing
   experience, particularly on economic and legal issues, political candidates
   and corporate wrongdoers.
   - *Skills*: Outstanding analytical thinking and oral and written
   communication skills. Knowledge of computer-assisted reporting techniques,
   database development and management, and relevant markets and research
   tools. Knowledge of public records, especially regarding campaign finance
   and lobbying. Strong sense of how to use research to affect public policy
   debates and advance public interest advocacy campaigns.
   - *Capabilities*: High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and attention to
   detail. Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities under
   pressure to produce excellent material in a deadline-driven advocacy
   environment.
   - *Conditions*: Creative and collaborative spirit with passion in and
   commitment to the public interest. Some travel may be required.

*Salary and Benefits:*

Competitive salary between $109,492 and $133,598 dependent on relevant
experience and qualifications, with a generous benefits package. Public
Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 and our salaries are set
according to our collective bargaining agreement. Public Citizen does not
negotiate salaries.

Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits
have eligibility requirements).

Benefits include:

   - Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for
   children;
   - Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days;
   - Paid leave Christmas through New Years.
   - 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment;
   - 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment;
   - Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; and
   - Student loan reimbursement program.

*To Apply**:*

Send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to
GTWapplicants at citizen.org.

Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women,
LGBT candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud
members of SEIU Local 500.
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