Contract Enforcement Administrative Assistant #ADM#

Who we are:

Local 6 Unite-Here is the union for hotel and gaming workers in New York and New Jersey. Our largely immigrant membership enjoys a middle class lifestyle, free family healthcare, the ability to retire with a pension. The children of our members have the opportunity to go to college and become professionals because of their parents’ hard work. This is unheard of in an industry where workers are generally exploited and living in poverty.

If you want to fight for social justice and win, this is the best place to do it.

The role:

Contract Enforcement Administrative Assistants are vital to the day-to-day operations of the union. They assist and manage all of the behind the scenes work for the department they are assigned to: maintaining databases, and running reports, to name a few responsibilities. The main areas of responsibility for this position, include, but are not limited to:

• Receptionist duties;
• Managing data entry;
• Completing administrative tasks, including printing and scanning documents;
• Assisting with scheduling meetings and calendar maintenance;
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date data in complex databases;
• Assisting with the daily operations of the union;
• Running database reports and tools for analysis, and providing executive and managerial staff with reports;
• Training staff on how to use technology and troubleshooting problems;
• Helping to implement staff policies and procedures;
• Drafting plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of work procedures;
• Becoming expert on union contracts and the hotel industry.

Required qualifications:

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to communicate respectfully and comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to handle physically and mentally demanding assignments;
• Thorough attention to details;
• Ability to multitask, work efficiently, be well organized and reliable;
• Resourcefulness and talent for problem-solving;
• Ability to learn quickly;
• Persistence and determination;
• Loyal to the organization with a sense of integrity;
• Good judgment.

Salary:

$29.11 per hour

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Optical, and Prescription Drugs with family coverage (including domestic partners), Pension, 401(k), Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts, and other benefits.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Contract Enforcement Admin Assistant #ADM#” The cover letter should be clear and concise and explain the specific reasons for your interest in the position, and specify (with appropriate explanation) which of each of the listed qualifications you possess and which ones you do not possess.

Local 6 Unite-Here, is an equal opportunity employer. All persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $29.11 per hour

Work Location: In person