Communications Intern

Who we are:

HTC is the union for 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, free family healthcare, the ability to retire with a pension. The children of our members have the opportunity to go to college and become professionals because of their parents’ hard work. This is unheard of in an industry where workers are generally exploited and living in poverty.

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 “punching above our weight.” That’s because our membership loves their union and actively volunteers more than most union members.

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


The Role:

We’re looking to hire a creative, passionate, and talented Communications Intern to join our Communications Department. The union’s Communications Department is an integral piece of our operation, responsible for sharing information with our 40,000 members, publishing a quarterly Hotel Voice magazine, managing our website, running our social media, and the end-to-end production of media for union campaigns and contract fights.

The Communications Intern will contribute directly to the important work of the department. This position is for a highly motivated college student or recent graduate with strong writing, design, and interpersonal skills who wants to contribute to the fight for workers’ rights in the hospitality industry. As a Communications Intern, you will:

  • Create social media posts that showcase union victories;
  • Write articles and/or layout content for our quarterly magazine, the Hotel Voice;
  • Take photos, videos, and interview union members at union events;
  • Design graphics, edit photos, create short videos, and search out interesting content in our media archives;
  • Contribute to print and digital media for contract fights, rallies, and other campaigns;
  • Interact directly with our union membership to share essential information and write up features on our members;
  • Prepare memos on important labor news and research to support union initiatives.


Schedule:

The Summer Internship will take place from June 2nd – July 25th at our office in Midtown, Manhattan. The internship is in-person, 5 days per week.


Required Qualifications:

  • Current college student or recent college graduate;
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic; ability to pivot quickly and juggle multiple projects at once;
  • Eagerness to learn;
  • Strong understanding of social media (Instagram, Facebook);
  • Experience with Adobe Express, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom;
  • Strong sense for design;
  • Ability to write clearly, tell a story, and be creative;
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to work both independently and part of a team;
  • Strong interest in social justice;
  • Ability to communicate respectfully and comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Capacity to synthesize and communicate complex information in a manner that’s easily understood.


Extra consideration will be given for ANY of the following qualifications:

  • Bilingual (in addition to English), especially in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin;
  • Talent for photography and/or videography;
  • Experience working in the hotel, restaurant, hospitality, or other service industries.


Pay:

$20 per hour


How to Apply:

Please submit your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line “Communications Intern #COMM#”. 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. The portfolio should showcase your graphic design and copywriting skills.

The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO, is an equal opportunity employer. All persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, religious affiliation and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.