Careers at the American Hotel & Lodging Association

Whether you are advocacy focused, or looking to enhance our member value proposition, you can be sure that the work you do here, will have a lasting impact.

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About Us

AHLA is a team-oriented association headquartered in DC, with a tradition of serving the hospitality industry for more than a century.

We are the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide.

Our mission of being an indispensable resource for serving, supporting, and advocating on behalf of the American hospitality industry guides everything we do. 

With the help of our wonderful staff, we help create long-term careers and opportunities for upward mobility, spurring economic growth and investing in communities all across the country. 

Our Culture

 

At AHLA, we value enthusiasm and dedication to the task at hand. Our people are friendly, the dress code is business casual, and the culture is open, respectful, positive, and supportive.

Achieving our strategic goals means bringing the best ideas and the strongest work ethic to our members. This means examining every task to see how we can provide the greatest value.

At the same time, we understand the importance of life beyond the office and we encourage a reasonable balance between work and home. 

Career Development

Professional development is an essential part of AHLA’s culture. Our staff has many opportunities to learn from one another and can select from formal and informal training and development activities to further their skills.

If you want to get to know your colleagues better, there are lots of occasions to do so. We hold monthly staff meetings, which normally include birthday celebrations (and yes-cupcakes!) and we also host different events throughout the year to foster camaraderie and fun.

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The AHLA Foundation

The hotel and lodging industry is vibrant, innovative and full of dynamic opportunities for upward mobility while serving (and supporting) its most important assets: its people.

The AHLA Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives and strengthen the lodging industry.

We are a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization that is poised for growth and works hand-in-hand with AHLA to advance the industry.

AHLA Foundation Career Development Programs

Apprenticeships

Registered apprenticeship is a training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom education for in-demand occupations. or employees, it is an opportunity to advance their careers, receive hands on learning, and earn both college credit and industry certification at no charge via scholarship funding from the AHLA Foundation. Learn more here.

Castell Leadership Program

The AHLA Foundation Castell Leadership Program provides a year of skill-building and support for women at two levels of professional development to prime recognized leaders for high-level advancement and cultivate a strong leadership identity among women in hospitality. Learn more here. 

Empowering Youth

The AHLA Foundation is joining with community-based organizations in major cities across the country to help attract and prepare young people for careers in the hospitality industry. Through employer support, these students receive a first-hand look at the numerous job opportunities available to them within the hospitality community. Learn more here. 

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Time Off Between Christmas and New Years

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Up to 6%

Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

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