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H.E.A.T.
SYSTEM ASSISTANT
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The New York Hotel
and Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO, is the union that represents approximately
25,000 hotel workers in New York City. The Council works closely with
its nine affiliated local trade unions from the following International
Unions: OPEU, SEIU, UNITE HERE, IUOE, IBEW, IUPAT and USWA. The Hotel
Trades Council is the strongest union, with the best contract, for hotel
workers in North America.
We have built a
rank-and-file leadership structure called the Hotel Employees Action
Team (H.E.A.T.) System. The purpose of the H.E.A.T. System is to increase
the participation of the membership in the union and to greatly enhance
the union's ability to mobilize our members for large-scale action,
in order to organize non-union workers, to fight for higher wages and
better benefits, and to increase the rights of hotel workers.
Responsibilities
We are seeking to
hire a number of energetic, intelligent and dedicated individuals for
the position of H.E.A.T. System Assistant. The H.E.A.T. System Assistant
will work under and assist a H.E.A.T. System Supervisor, and will work
on all aspects of the operation of the H.E.A.T. System, including (but
not limited to):
- Assisting in
the maintenance of the union's databases of member and shop information
and helping the union to use these resources to increase member participation
in the above-mentioned activities [NOTE: These databases include personal
data (i.e.: address, telephone number, social security number), work
history data (i.e.: employer, job classifications, department, seniority
info), data relating to member participation in the union (attendance
at picket lines, rallies, meetings, volunteer activity, shop steward
duty, union education), shop information (i.e.: ownership information,
parent corporation, management company, concessionaires), etc.];
- Assisting in
the recruitment, training, and direction of rank and file leaders
(H.E.A.T. Captains, and H.E.A.T Network Leaders);
- Assisting in
the collection of information relating to employers in the hotel industry,
and the implementation of pressure campaigns against employers;
- Assisting in
the analysis of large amounts of data subpoenaed from employers such
as payroll records, work schedules, time records, etc., to discover
incidences of employer theft from employee wages, abuses of employee
rights, and other contract violations;
- Assisting in
the calculation of back-pay claims, and the preparation of exhibits
to demonstrate complex or large-scale employer contract violations
in arbitration proceedings;
- Assisting in
the preparation of written communications to rank and file leaders
and members, and the public;
- Assisting in
the logistical support for a wide variety of union events and actions
(including strikes and picket lines).
Additional qualifications
- Strong computer
skills and a knack for learning computer programs by reading the manual
(FileMaker Pro 8 knowledge would be especially useful);
- Ability to write
persuasively, clearly and concisely;
- Ability to design
pages and layout (Adobe Creative Suite knowledge would be especially
useful);
- Ability to juggle
multiple tasks, work efficiently and be well organized;
- Thorough attention
to details;
- Patience, friendly
personality, and ability to motivate and teach volunteers to do tasks
they're not familiar with;
- Resourcefulness
and talent for problem-solving;
- Willingness to
work long hours, often on short (or immediate) notice;
- Willingness to
work without a clearly-defined job description and to perform a wide
range of constantly changing tasks and job duties;
- Knowledge of
another language (especially Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian,
or Polish) would be a major plus.
- Experience not
needed.
Opportunities
for Advancement
This is an entry-level
job offering good prospects for promotion to those persons who distinguish
themselves by their intelligence, resourcefulness, and dedication.
Salary and benefits
- Annual salary
will be in the range of $33,000 - $37,000;
- Excellent benefit
package (including medical, dental, optical, prescription drugs, pre-paid
legal, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Cycle Benefits, Long Term
Care Insurance, and other benefits) with family coverage (including
domestic partners);
- Excellent retirement
package.
How to apply
In addition to a résumé and references, applicants for
this position should send a cover letter. The cover letter should be
clear and concise, and should explain in specific terms the reasons
for your interest in the position, and specify (with appropriate explanation)
which of each of the above-listed qualifications for the job you possess
and which ones you do not possess.
Send the above
to:
E-mail:
careers@nyhtc.org
Or mailing address:
Jim Donovan,
General Organizer
New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO
709 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10036
The
New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity
employer. All persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religious
affiliation and sexual orientation are actively encouraged to apply.
People
of color and women strongly urged to apply.
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