Researcher #POL#

HTC is the union of hotel and gaming workers in New York and New Jersey. We are widely recognized as the most powerful union in this industry in the world, with the best contracts. Our largely immigrant membership enjoys a middle class lifestyle that is unheard of in an industry where workers are generally exploited and living in poverty. The children of our members have the opportunity to go to college and become professionals because of their parents’ hard work.

Unlike most unions, our membership is expanding, and in the last ten years our membership has grown from 25,000 to over 40,000. In state and local politics, we are famous for our clout and for “punching above our weight.” That’s because our membership loves their union and actively volunteers more than most union members. This is largely due to the fact that we are very serious about having an excellent, talented staff.

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

Our Research Department plays an important role at the union by identifying tactics and campaigns to leverage our strong political power and influence. The role entails conducting corporate research on hotel and gaming industries. To identify corporate owners, operators and the connections between them; to identify and analyze their structure: operations, finance, and governance. Craft strategies, tactics, and campaigns for organizing drives and political objectives. Analyze and interpret collective bargaining agreements language. Track municipal and statewide governing bodies for land use items related to hotels and casinos. Analyze proposed legislation broadly related to hotel and gaming industries. Draft analyses and memos on potential policy proposals for the Union leadership. Present and explain findings, data, and policy proposals. Conduct research using Lexis Nexis or similar research databases. 

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice;

• Bachelor's degree, or relevant research and/or activist experience (labor, political, urban planning, or community/campus)

• Strong technical research skills, in areas such as corporate research, data analysis, financial analysis, employment law, or investigative journalism

• Develop company analyses and adapt them for various audiences (i.e: leadership and staff, workers, political and regulatory bodies, etc.)

• 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;

• Willingness to work long hours, often on short (or immediate) notice;

• Resourcefulness and talent for problem-solving;

• Ability to learn quickly and grow into positions of greater responsibility;

• Persistence and determination;

• Loyal to the organization with a sense of integrity;

• Good judgment.

• Professional work experience in the labor movement, racial or immigrant justice organizations, government, non-profit, non-governmental organizations, political or advocacy organizations, corporate or ESG research, or other relevant work; 

• Bilingual (in addition to English), especially in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Russian, Polish or Bengali;

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs;

• Ability to write persuasively, clearly, and concisely;

• Experience working in the hotel, restaurant, hospitality, or other service industries.

Salary: $58,300 - $65,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Optical, and Prescription Drugs with family coverage (including domestic partners), Pension, 401(k), Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Cycle Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance, and other benefits.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to careers@nyhtc.org with the subject line “Researcher #POL#.” 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.