Research Analyst

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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TITLE:                                                             BDS Research Analyst

JOB CATEGORY:                                           Exempt (Salary)

STATUS:                                                         Full-Time

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:                            Specific Term, Three years

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:                                 ACCA Director

REGION/UNIT:                                             US/CENTRAL OFFICE/Global Cohesion           

LOCATION:                                                   Remote, preferably US based

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                         January 30, 2026.

For consideration, please answer the application questions and submit a cover letter describing your interests in this position and highlighting your relevant experience and skills.  Please add your CV and a two page writing sample, written by you, on any topic.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

AFSC’s BDS Research Analyst initiates, crafts, guides, and carries out strategic corporate research projects in collaboration with program staff across the AFSC, BDS movement allies globally, and AFSC partners, to promote AFSC’s BDS advocacy goals and support BDS on the local, national, and international levels. The BDS Research Analyst responds to information queries,  manages the Investigate information center project website, and works with others to design and maintain the Investigate project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Initiate, lead, craft, and participate in the Action Center’s research projects. This includes the coordination of collaborative research project with multiple partners or the in-depth strategic analysis of BDS corporate targets.


• Represent and promote the Action Center’s BDS work within AFSC networks, movement coalitions, and professional networks.


• Initiate, lead, support, and participate in corporate accountability and divestment campaigns. Create and produce educational and training materials and toolkits for BDS campaigns.


• Lead, support, and participate in Action Center activities as needed, including training, educational events, and other activities.


• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.


• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.


• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required showing corresponding research and writing skills required. Graduate’s degree      


• Minimum 1 year in leadership BDS Campaigns required. 


• Preferred candidate will have two years of experience in strategic corporate research. 


• Strategic corporate research and BDS activism preferred.


• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as


• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.


• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.


• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.


• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.


• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.


• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package.  This position is Exempt. Salary Family: Global Cohesion Job Code Policy Associate 2. Minimum Starting Salary $56,000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, Paid Time Off, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holiday’s.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities.  The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position is an at-will employment, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.  In addition position duties and expectations change over time.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.  The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.