Data and Research Coordinator (Part-time 15-25 hours/week)

This part-time position is responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and maintaining information and data from sources used for appraisals, market feasibility studies, impact analyses, and economic impact studies for hotels and leisure properties. The individual in this position evaluates and ensures the accuracy of internal spreadsheets and models. In addition, this position serves as the company’s point person for AI tool integration, leading efforts to evaluate, implement, and standardize AI-assisted workflows across the organization. This position also provides general IT support to the office and evaluates and recommends IT improvements to the organization.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

  • Maintain complex spreadsheets with industry-specific information, including a list of all waterparks, hotel and amusement expense comparables, occupancy and ADR listings, hotel sales listings, and others
  • Assure accurate information and validate formulas in spreadsheets
  • Set up Excel models for feasibility and appraisal-related projects
  • Research and collect data from online and print sources to update files and spreadsheets
  • Determine best research and reporting methods to use for various hospitality-related projects
  • Conduct market area research by phone and online
  • Proofread reports for grammatical, mathematical, and formatting errors
  • Understand, support, and improve Excel models for various studies
  • Evaluate and update IT resources
  • Provide first-level internal IT support, as needed
  • Work with IT support provider to escalate issues and coordinate technology implementation
  • Lead the evaluation, testing, and comparison of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, Copilot) to identify practical use cases and support adoption across the organization
  • Develop best practices and workflows—including prompt libraries, training, and data protocols—to enable consistent, compliant use and help automate repetitive tasks within models and reporting

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Math, Computer Science, Accounting, Business, or Statistics) or equivalent years of experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Internet research proficiency
  • Ability to work independently
  • Interest in the hospitality and accounting industries a plus
  • Demonstrated experience with AI tools in a professional or project setting
  • Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, bias, and reliability
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies

Competencies:

  • Math and accounting skills
  • Financial analysis
  • Report writing skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including ability to use Excel formulas
  • Business acumen
  • Communication
  • Independent decision-making
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Quality focused

Salary Range:

$27 to $31/hour
15-25 hours/week

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, at times

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@hladvisors.com