Nonprofit

Membership Coordinator

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 2, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 28, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $22 - $26 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Job & Workplace, Economic Development, Immigrants or Refugees, Legal Assistance

    Description

    UNITEHERE Local 1 is a champion of Chicago’s Hospitality Workers. We organize, we change lives, and we fight to make things better for working people and their families. If you love standing up for the underdog; look no further. We make change that matters.

    We are seeking a membership coordinator to join our staff. This position requires a candidate to be a strong team player, proactive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

    Qualifications:

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills & experience working with the public

    Competency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    Willingness to learn new tasks

    Must be accurate and exhibit follow-through skills; must be detail oriented

    Ability to work independently and as part of the team

    Ability to work effectively & professionally with union members and other staff

    Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

    Maintain membership records through union database & other programs

    Contract enforcement related to financial and membership issues

    Membership support over the phone and in person, handling union dues inquiries

    Work closely with employers & HR managers, and union committee

    Handle a variety of financial and administrative tasks

    Assist in bilingual translations for staff and union members

    If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for working in a union environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    The Membership Coordinator reports to the Membership Director and works with other office staff. This is a full-time hourly position (40-hour work week) Monday through Friday in the office.

    UNITEHERE Local 1 is a champion of Chicago’s Hospitality Workers. We organize, we change lives, and we fight to make things better for working people and their families. If you love standing up for the underdog; look no further. We make change that matters.

    We are seeking a membership coordinator to join our staff. This position requires a candidate to be a strong team player, proactive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

    Qualifications:

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills & experience working with the public

    Competency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    Willingness to learn new tasks

    Must be accurate and exhibit follow-through skills; must be detail oriented

    Ability to work independently and as part of the team

    Ability to work effectively & professionally with union members and other staff

    Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

    Maintain membership records through union database & other programs

    Contract…

    Benefits

    Health care coverage; no monthly premium

    Delta Dental coverage; no monthly premium

    Vision Plan; no monthly premium

    Defined Benefit Pension

    Legal Benefits (assistance and advice for your life outside of work)

    Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days.

    Health care coverage; no monthly premium

    Delta Dental coverage; no monthly premium

    Vision Plan; no monthly premium

    Defined Benefit Pension

    Legal Benefits (assistance and advice for your life outside of work)

    Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Bilingual required (Spanish or Cantonese)

    Bilingual required (Spanish or Cantonese)

    Location

    On-site
    218 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    700

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