Workers' Rights Organizer - Temporary

TSNE • New York, NY

9d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights. WJP is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE.

Requirements

• A commitment to WJP’s mission, vision, and values and our workers and worker justice.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish - Spanish fluency is required.
• At least 2-3 years of community organizing experience, preferably with immigrant communities.
• Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in WJP’s Strategic Plan.
• Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other applications (Google Apps.)
• Strong administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction in pursuing projects and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, including people with different racial, ethnic and class backgrounds, people of different genders, and people with disabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to protect and advance workers' rights through a combination of grassroots organizing, worker outreach, and direct advocacy.
• Focus on community outreach and base-building — recruiting workers for OSHA, SST, and other WJP programs, and identifying and developing worker leaders.
• Use organizing and casework as tools to deepen worker engagement and advance collective power.
• Conduct frequent street-based outreach at day-labor corners, construction sites, and community events.
• Guide workers through understanding their rights, filing complaints, and taking collective action to address workplace violations.
• Empower workers to develop a collective voice in addressing labor issues and fighting for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
• Ensure outreach and program recruitment activities are conducted professionally, culturally sensitively, and consistently with WJP's mission.
• Engage with workers, employers, community organizations, and labor and legal entities to advance workforce interests and foster collaboration toward advancing Workers Justice Project's mission and goals.
• Communicate with workers, mostly in Spanish, about available resources, training opportunities, and WJP's mission.
• Identify and engage target populations and key outreach locations, including day-labor corners, construction sites, and community events.
• Conduct outreach through flyering, canvassing, tabling, personal visits, phone calls, and text messages.
• Recruit workers for OSHA, SST, and other WJP programs, and assist with registrations.
• Provide trainees with information about picking up cards, certificates, and other required materials.
• Respond to participant questions and help resolve issues as needed.
• Accurately document outreach activities, registrations, follow-ups, and worker information in WJP’s contact database.
• Maintain knowledge of NYC neighborhoods and represent WJP professionally in all interactions.
• Identify potential worker leaders and conduct one-on-one conversations to support their development, including referrals to leadership trainings.
• Support workers in developing leadership skills and organizing strategies.
• Develop and implement organizing campaigns.
• Lead committee and worker meetings, and plan and facilitate trainings, assemblies, and direct actions.
• Collaborate with WJP staff across centers and teams to coordinate outreach and organizing efforts.
• Educate workers about labor rights, wage theft, workplace safety, and discrimination.
• Create and facilitate orientation presentations about WJP programs.
• Conduct research on labor laws and industry standards.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, labor unions, legal advocates, and community organizations to strengthen worker protections.
• Develop and lead co-enforcement strategies with city, state, and federal labor agencies.
• Maintain effective referral networks for comprehensive worker support.
• Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed