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Opportunity:  Room Attendant Clean and maintain guest rooms to ensure rooms meet established standards.    Potential Career Path    Housekeeping Supervisor – Assistant Executive Housekeeper – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Greet guests upon interaction with a warm and friendly greeting.  - Clean guest rooms according to standards within allotted time frame by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. - Change bed linens and replace towels and other amenities. - Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; dust furniture, walls or equipment. - Notify managers concerning the need for repairs in guest rooms. - Process guest items left in rooms according to lost and found policy. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform house person and lobby attendant duties when short staffed or during peak periods. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience required or equivalent training. - Understand and communicate in English. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling,  lifting up to 20 pounds and use of cleaning chemicals. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Executive Housekeeper   Manage housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Area Executive Housekeeper – Assistant General Manager – General Manager Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   - Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance and safety. - Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns. - Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures. - Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to workers and schedule shifts or notify vendor of weekly staffing needs. - Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to insure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.  - Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions. - Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.  - Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the department or the hotel. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.  What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Night Auditor   Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent  tasks and duties. Potential Career Path    Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk – Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. - Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. - Prepare and distribute daily reports. - Audit and reconcile cashiers. - Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. - Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. - Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. - Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. - Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. - FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Executive Housekeeper   Manage housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Area Executive Housekeeper – Assistant General Manager – General Manager Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   - Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance and safety. - Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns. - Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures. - Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to workers and schedule shifts or notify vendor of weekly staffing needs. - Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to insure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.  - Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions. - Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.  - Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the department or the hotel. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.  What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Operations Manager   Manage operations including but not limited to: complimentary breakfast service, housekeeping, and front office in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Assistant General Manager - General Manager Essential Job Functions - Train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  - Ensure quality standards of complimentary food service stations are maintained.  - Assist Front Desk Manager & Front Office Supervisor in creating Front Office Schedule. - Manage labor and food cost expenses to fit within budgets and/or updated forecasts. - Position will work shifts covering front desk and cleaning rooms as needed. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - Work as Manager on Duty, when necessary. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent. - 1 to 2 years of related experience. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It  

Opportunity:  Front Desk Supervisor Supervise front desk operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.   Potential Career Path    Assistant Front Office Manager – Front Office Manager – Assistant General Manager   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  - Resolve guest complaints and concerns by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Participate in lobby ambassador and other activities related to interacting with guests on an individual level, thus creating a relationship and culture that will result in repeat stays. - Oversee front office operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager or Assistant General Manager.  - Perform bookkeeping activities such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. - Make and confirm reservations. - Promote Hersha Hospitality and brand-specific marketing programs. - Greet guests immediately upon arrival; register and assign guests to hotel rooms. - Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. - Compute bills, collect payments, handle cash, and make change for guests. - Close out guest accounts at time of check out. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - Ensure hotel entrance, reception and other public areas are properly maintained in regards to cleanliness and appearance.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - 1 to 3 years of related experience. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on all shifts, holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Guest Service Agent   Greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator – Front Office Manager or Sales Manager Position Requirements - Immediately greet guest and offer to assist with their needs. - Register and assign guests to hotel rooms. - Establish method of payment and verify credit. - Make and confirm reservations. - Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. - Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or PMS system. - Respond to guest requests in a timely manner. - Receive and resolve guest complaints, elevating to supervisor if necessary.  - Secure guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit boxes, if not available in guest rooms. - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting audits. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Assist in the breakfast area or assist guests with luggage when staffing assistance is required or during peak periods. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous customer service experience or equivalent training required. - Knowledge of PMS systems preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standingfor extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25pounds, bending andreaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Chief Engineer   Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.      Potential Career Path   Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  - Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.  - Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.  - Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.     - Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. - Paint designated areas and items. - Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.  Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. - Install, replace, and program televisions. - Perform minor plumbing functions. - Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.                    - Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. - Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment. - Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds - Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed. - Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times. - Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts. - Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred. - Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training. - Certifications may be required. - HVAC certification is required.  Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity: Housekeeping Inspector Inspect hotel rooms to ensure supplies and amenities are fully stocked, and room is up to HHM and brand standards for cleanliness and maintenance.   Potential Career Path     Housekeeping Supervisor – Assistant Executive Housekeeper – Executive Housekeeper   Essential Job Functions - Train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. - Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies. - Issue supplies and equipment to associates. - Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. - Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary. - Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies. - Oversee training of Room Attendants with partnering with third party vendor, if applicable. - Screen job applicants, and hire new employees. - Supervise Laundry employees, if applicable. - Schedule employee work hours. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. - Practice safe work habits to ensure safety. - Cross-train in the breakfast area to answer any guest related questions and assist with cleaning duties as necessary. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Position Requirements - High School diploma preferred. - Previous housekeeping experience. - Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, kneeling, bending.  What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Night Auditor   Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path    Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk – Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. - Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. - Prepare and distribute daily reports. - Audit and reconcile cashiers. - Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. - Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. - Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. - Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. - Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. - FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Night Auditor   Balance revenue and settle accounts nightly, maintain files, and reset the system for the next day of operations while performing Guest Service Agent tasks and duties. Potential Career Path    Front Office Supervisor/Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk – Front Office Manager Essential Job Functions - Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. - Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. - Prepare and distribute daily reports. - Audit and reconcile cashiers. - Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. - Input and update financial information into BRAINS network. - Check guests/in out and perform Guest Service Agents tasks. - Respond to guest inquiries and resolve complaints.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous night audit/accounting experience or equivalent training required. - Computer knowledge/Excel and arithmetic skills required. - FSD is a plus, required within 90 days of employment. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking , lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Valet Parker   Greet guests upon arrival and departure and park and retrieve guests’ vehicles in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path     Guest Service Agent – Bell Captain– Guest Service Manager   Essential Job Functions - Park guest vehicles and retrieve valet-parked guest vehicles in a timely and courteous manner; use claim tickets to ensure appropriate delivery of vehicles. - Grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, luggage or boxes up to 75 lbs. from cars, buses and vans, placing packages and luggage onto baggage carts or in a secure area for retrieval by bell staff. - Read luggage tags and provide claim tickets to ensure appropriate delivery. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent. - Previous related experience a plus. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 75 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Front Office Director   Manage hotel front office operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.     Potential Career Path    Assistant General Manager – General Manager – Area General Manager   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   - Oversee front office departments to ensure an optimal level of service and hospitality are provided to hotel guests. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and brand standards and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. - Resolve customer complaints, and anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow and associate performance. - Monitor all front of the house financial operations and ensure front office compliance with accounting controls and procedures. - Develop, implement and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department-wide budgets and forecasts. Review, submit for approval, and order capital budget items as required. - Supervise all front of the house department managers. - Review correspondence from guests and incident logs and direct staff according to information obtained. - Oversee all vendor and personnel contracts throughout the hotel. - Monitor occupancy of guest room space to ensure most efficient use and minimize overbooking. - Oversee the property accounting functions including but not limited to Accounts payable and receivables, house bank audits, petty cash as it relates to the front office. - Coordinate with corporate accounting department to oversee payroll functions. - Oversee and ensure internal audit standards are met. - Interact with the sales staff to discuss and implement sales strategies to continually improve occupancy levels and improve maximum occupancy and rates. - Monitor and maintain the front office systems and equipment to ensure optimum performance. - Serve on the hotel’s safety committee. - Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Intermediate knowledge of overall hotel operations.  - Large hotel experience preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Breakfast Attendant   Prepare breakfast bar for hotel guests while greeting and servicing them in a friendly manner consistent with brand and/or hotel and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent – Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager. Essential Functions - Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters. - Set up attractive food displays and maintain cleanliness to ensure food safety.  - Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths. - Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning. - Clean up spilled food, drink or broken dishes and remove trash. - Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean glassware, dishes, or trays. - Fill beverage and ice dispensers. - Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers. - Locate and provide items requested by guests. - Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in pantry or breakfast area and mop or vacuum floors. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program  - Practice safe work habits and use required safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Food sanitation certification a plus and required within 90 days of employment. - Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT) – Analyst, Sustainability   Hersha Hospitality Trust is a publicly traded (NYSE: HT) real estate investment trust in the hospitality sector, which owns and operates high-quality hotels in urban gateway markets and regional resort destinations. The Company's 36 hotels totaling 5,802 rooms are located in New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, South Florida and select markets on the West Coast.   Analysts with Hersha are exposed to many facets of the hospitality industry and work closely with all members of the team, including Hersha’s senior leaders. This combined with Hersha’s entrepreneurial environment make this position a truly unique professional opportunity. Analysts will take ownership of projects starting day one and will be active members of the team. This position will be located in the company’s Philadelphia office, and will report to the Senior Director of Sustainability.   Essential Job Functions: - Program Implementation - Support the ongoing implementation of environmental and social initiatives across our portfolio of hotels. - Analyze new product offerings and develop innovative methods to encourage guests to participate in eco-friendly practices during their stay. - Aggregate data using Microsoft Excel, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, and other 3rd party software programs to track monthly and annual progress towards Hersha’s environmental and social goals. - Identify emerging trends, developments, and financial incentives in our core markets - Reporting & Disclosure - Manage the compilation, writing, and web-development of EarthView’s annual report. - Quantify sustainability impact metrics at hotels to be used by Sales and Marketing teams including environmental (energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions) and social (community impact, health & wellness, diversity & inclusion) data. - Communicate key sustainability metrics both internally and externally via press releases, social media platforms, website, and other communication channels to engage employees, guests, and external stakeholders. - Coordinate annual disclosures to GRESB, ISS, MSCI, and other ESG data aggregators with a focus on improving annual performance scores and maintaining membership on key sustainability indices. - Green Building Certification & Compliance - Research state and federal green hospitality programs, government regulations, sustainability certifications, and awards to understand their impact on Hersha’s hotels and EarthView program. - Lead efforts for City and State regulatory compliance across our portfolio. - Integrate health & wellness infrastructure in future development projects. The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, business, engineering, or a related field. - Background in and/or passion for the cross-section of Sustainability and Hospitality. - Ability to perform data analysis and draw meaningful insights. - Shows initiative and ownership of projects, with ability to stay organized while working on multiple projects. - Strong communication, writing, and marketing skills. - Legally authorized to work in the United States. Earth View:   Hersha has developed and implemented a unique program dedicated to Sustainable Hospitality. That initiative, EarthView®, is supported by Hersha’s CEO, President, and CFO and is quickly becoming the industry standard for fully integrated environmental and community policies that make sustainable hospitality a genuine reality. EarthView delivers environmental and conservation programs that positively impact a hotel operation's bottom line while simultaneously improving the well-being of our guests, our employees, our communities, and our planet.   Environmental Impact: Since our baseline year of 2010, initiatives implemented through EarthView reduced our portfolio’s energy consumption by 15%, greenhouse gas emissions by 44%, water consumption by 5%, and waste sent to landfill by 30% per square foot. In 2019, we announced targets for reducing our environmental impact by 2030 and becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.We’ve also joined the Science Based Targets initiative.   Financial Impact: To date, we have saved over $20 million from EarthView initiatives, and continue to use the EarthView platform to create cost-saving and revenue generation opportunities year over year. In 2020, Hersha ranked first among the U.S. lodging sector in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark’s (GRESB) Public Disclosure. Across all industries, we ranked 234 in Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.   Social Impact: Since the start of EarthView in 2010, Hersha associates volunteered over 20,000 hours to our local communities, provided 568,000 new bars of soap to families in developing nations, and clean water to 26,000 people in water-scarce areas around the world. In 2020, Hersha developed one of the first health and safety programs, Rest Assured™, in the hospitality business in response to the pandemic – dedicated to the safety of our guests and associates. Additionally, this past year Hersha signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion Pledge, furthering our commitment to these essential principles in the workplace and boardroom.   Hersha’s 2020 EarthView Sustainability Report: https://hershaearthview2020.com/

Opportunity:  Restaurant Server   Serve food and beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Supervisor/Banquet Server/Captain – Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager Essential Job Functions - Take food and beverage orders and place order in point of service system. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Set and clear tables in dining areas. - Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws. - Pick up order from food preparation areas and ensure food is prepared accordingly.  - Prepare guest check and if appropriate complete payment transaction. - Perform other food and beverage functions such as bartending and bussing in the event of staff staffing shortages or peak periods.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.   - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous food and beverage experience required or equivalent training. - Knowledge of POS system. - TIPS certification preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Breakfast Attendant   Prepare breakfast bar for hotel guests while greeting and servicing them in a friendly manner consistent with brand and/or hotel and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent – Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager. Essential Functions - Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters. - Set up attractive food displays and maintain cleanliness to ensure food safety.  - Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths. - Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning. - Clean up spilled food, drink or broken dishes and remove trash. - Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean glassware, dishes, or trays. - Fill beverage and ice dispensers. - Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers. - Locate and provide items requested by guests. - Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in pantry or breakfast area and mop or vacuum floors. - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.  - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program  - Practice safe work habits and use required safety equipment. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Food sanitation certification a plus and required within 90 days of employment. - Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity:  Restaurant Server   Serve food and beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards.  Potential Career Path    Restaurant Supervisor/Banquet Server/Captain – Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager Essential Job Functions - Take food and beverage orders and place order in point of service system. - Ensure overall guest satisfaction. - Set and clear tables in dining areas. - Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws. - Pick up order from food preparation areas and ensure food is prepared accordingly.  - Prepare guest check and if appropriate complete payment transaction. - Perform other food and beverage functions such as bartending and bussing in the event of staff staffing shortages or peak periods.  - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.   - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.  - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous food and beverage experience required or equivalent training. - Knowledge of POS system. - TIPS certification preferred. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching.   What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity: Executive Chef   Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path    Director of Food & Beverage – Regional Director of Food & Beverage   Essential Job Functions - Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.    - Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute. - Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use. - Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel. - Ensure quality of products received. - Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up. - Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies,equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides and photography are posted and current. - Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.Develop new menu items, test and write recipes. - Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction. - Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies. - Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested. - Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently. - Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef. - Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design. Work Environment and Context - Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends. - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe   People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Opportunity: People Support Coordinator Performs administrative tasks to support talent acquisition, on boarding, employee relations, benefit administration, training and hotel acquisition functions.    Potential Career Path    People Support Generalist – People Support Manager – People Support Director   Essential Job Functions - Process, verify and maintain employee and applicant documentation in human resources information systems. - Record and process employee status changes and benefits elections. - Compile and report employee and applicant data. - Assist with new hire paperwork and the on-boarding process. - Explain company human resources policies and procedures to employees and applicants. - Assist employees and applicants with completing required forms and procedures. - Coordinate employee communications. - Assist in planning employee events and informational meetings. - Provide administrative support to human resources management staff. - Prepare for and/or conduct new employee orientations. - Complete special projects such as open enrollment, hotel integrations, and employee review process. - Maintain current human resources knowledge and training. - Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. - Practice safe work habits. - Perform other duties as requested by management. Position Requirements - High school diploma/GED required. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred. - Three years administrative support experience. - Two years human resources experience. - Strong knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local employment, health and safety regulations. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook. Work Environment and Context - Requires sitting for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate computers and keyboards. - Includes occasional travel. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It