Membership Coordinator

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.