Please post & circulate (8/23/98) HOTEL WORKERS UNION SEEKS RESEARCHERS FOR EXCITING CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (HERE) is recruiting full-time research staff for its fast-growing Research Department. Positions are currently available in a number of regions across the U.S. and Canada, with new positions opening frequently (see listing below). The department is responsible for conducting in-depth research and for assisting in the development and implementation of strategic campaigns in support of organizing and bargaining struggles in the hotel, food service and gaming industries (casinos, riverboats and Native American gaming). Depending upon location and specific staffing needs, positions may be at the International Union or the Local Union level, and positions may be for senior or junior researcher analysts. Some positions may require substantial travel. Additional qualifications may apply to some locations. The qualifications for all analyst positions include: … Strong demonstrated commitment to labor/social justice organizing; … Investigative research experience, including industry, corporate and/or issue research; … Familiarity with basic financial concepts and/or analysis; … Demonstrated ability to research, strategize and implement plans around specific issues/campaign; … Significant work or volunteer experience with progressive/activist organizations; … Excellent writing skills/communications skills (oral, written and one-on- one); … Ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines; … Ease with working in a team environment; … College degree in liberal arts, social science, economics, planning or business. Research analyst openings are currently available (as of 8/98) in: Atlantic City NJ California (LA or SF base to be determined) Connecticut/Rhode Island District of Columbia Las Vegas San Antonio/Austin San Francisco Bay Area Toronto Certain locations will be filled on a priority basis. Also Administrative Assistant - San Francisco only. Qualifications include excellent office skills (including word processing, computer skills, database management); ability to organize and prioritize tasks; desire to work in a campaign atmosphere Salary is negotiable on the basis of experience; excellent benefits. Please send resume and cover letter specifying your geographic flexibility/interest to: Recruitment, HERE Research Department, 1219 28th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007-3389; Fax: 202-333-6049. No phone calls please. (Posted 8/98) ----
