Administrative Assistant
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UNITE HERE Local 7 in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a part time (20-25 hours a week) Confidential Administrative Assistant who is a proven activist with demonstrable administrative skills and the ability to learn new skills. This position is responsible for coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency throughout Local 7. It requires an individual who is resourceful, highly responsible, has a high degree of professionalism. UNITE HERE is a progressive labor union, representing more than 270,000 workers in the hotel, food service, and gaming industries in North America. These industries employ large numbers of women, people of color and recent immigrants. Innovative organizing campaigns, deep rank-and-file member engagement and leadership development, and our strong training program make UNITE HERE an exciting place to create change and build power for workers in our communities.
Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Coordinate with the Union’s leadership and staff for bookkeeping, payment of bills, payroll and dues processing service to assist in the performance of administrative functions including answering and responding to incoming calls, handling incoming/outgoing mail, filing, record keeping, processing invoices and expenses, working with employers to resolve membership issues.
• Provide support for Local 7 office and organizing staff.
• Assist with Local 7’s social media/texting program.
• Record and maintain Executive Board and Membership meeting minutes.
• Assist in planning and coordinating events, (such as trainings, conferences, organizing drives).
• Assist in developing and managing Local 7 calendar.
• Track Local 7 staff attendance and prepare staff payroll and reimbursed expenses for processing.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment for Local 7 office.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information with sensitivity.
• Assist in the management of Local 7 databases.
• Assist in maintaining membership/dues records and administering Local 7’s 100% union program.
• Assist with other projects as needed.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
• Two years of College or equivalent work experience.
• Activist experience with labor unions, community, civil rights, religious, political or other social activist experience.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid changes.
• Experience in database management and report generation along with expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and QuickBooks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced organization.
• Proven experience at working independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assignments.
To apply: Please forward cover letter and resume to: uhlocal7jobs@gmail.com
UNITE HERE is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.