Social Media Intern
Who we are:
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.
If you want to fight for and win social justice, this is the best place to do it.
The Role:
We’re looking to hire a creative, passionate, and talented Social Media Intern to join our Communications Department. This position is for a highly motivated individual with strong social media skills who wants to contribute to the fight for workers’ rights in the hospitality industry. As a Social Media Intern, you will create social posts that showcase Union victories, share essential information with our membership, commemorate our history, feature our members, and give updates on general labor news. You will design graphics, edit photos, create short videos, and search out interesting content in our media archives.
Schedule: Internship is available to start immediately. Part time (5-10 hours per week) and hybrid (2-5 hours per week in-person at our Midtown office).
Required Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of social media (Instagram, Facebook, and X)
- 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
- Commitment to 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
Hourly wage: $17
How to Apply:
Please submit your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) portfolio to careers@nyhtc.org with the subject line “Social Media 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.