Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Full-time Data Entry Clerk

Based in Houston, TX

 

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation (TGCALF), AFL-CIO, a coalition of 92 unions and their 59,000 union members in the Houston region, is hiring a Data Entry Clerk to start immediately. This person will assist with collecting and entering data on apprentices for a contract the TGCALF holds with Harris County to expand unionized apprenticeship opportunities. By contributing to this work, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening pathways to unionized, high-quality careers, helping to transform lives and communities through workforce development.

*This ON-SITE position in Houston, Texas, will work with a six-person project team and report to the Project Manager.*

RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Collection and Entry (app. 75%)

• Collect and organize apprentice data received in digital and hard copy formats.
• Enter data into project management spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Review data for anomalies and ensure accuracy.
• Conduct field visits to apprenticeship programs to gather additional data.

General Administrative Support (app. 25%)

• Schedule grant-related meetings and handle logistical preparation for those meetings.
• Make travel arrangements for grant-related activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and sub-awardees.
• Perform general administrative duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability in prior jobs/studies to read, enter, and double-check detailed information, ensuring accurate data entry at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, databases, and Microsoft Word.
• Strong attention to detail, keyboarding skills, and administrative capabilities.
• Ability to navigate relationships within complex political and organizational environments.
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups and personalities while demonstrating flexibility to adapt and pivot between tasks as needed.
• Reliable transportation for field visits.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel to various locations and settings for apprenticeship programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity and alignment with the goals of the labor movement.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce, Hubspot).
• Bachelor’s degree

COMPENSATION: Annual salary ranges $37,440 – $52,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is open as of 2/11/2025. The position is grant-funded through September 2026 and may be extended depending on funding. Benefits include high quality, employer-paid medical, eye, and dental insurance; generous paid time off benefits; workplace flexibility; 10% employer contribution to retirement plan on top of base pay; and option of voluntary contributions to 401(k) plan.

TO APPLY:
Please email both (1) a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, (2) your résumé, (3) and 3 references to: apprenticejobs@gcaflcio.org, with the subject line “Full-Time Data Entry Clerk".

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.