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We are looking for organizers to help us coordinate our nationwide grassroots organizing, social justice and movement building initiatives.

Current Job Openings

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Regional Organizer

Job Title: Regional Organizer
Position: Full Time, Temporary for One Year
Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 DOE*
Location: Flexible

ABOUT NDLON:
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) improves the lives of day laborers and immigrant workers in the United States. To this end, NDLON works to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership. Mobilize, and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Regional Organizer will work closely with the National TPS Alliance (NTPSA) Lead Organizer to implement the organizing and base-building strategies that will expand the NTPSA committee network in the Midwest and South. The primary focus of the regional organizer is to: 1) build new committees and recruit new TPS members, 2) lead leadership training by utilizing the NTPSA Popular Education Curriculum, 3) mobilize new members to participate in national campaign efforts such as national assemblies, summits, press conferences and actions, 5) build relationships with local clergy, faith based organizations, elected officials, unions, and worker centers, 6) build a database of TPS members working on these efforts.

The organizer position is a temporary one-year assignment subject to availability of funding. This position will be a temporary staff member with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the National TPS Alliance members, and local regional TPS committees to grow and strengthen the national Campaign for Permanent Residency.
  • Support all aspects of moving forward the campaign organizing goals for the Midwest and Southern region.
  • Coordinate regional campaign actions and activities such as assemblies, rallies, marches, bus tours, etc.
  • Perform administrative tasks necessary for organizing such as maintaining databases, producing materials and correspondence.
  • Any other duties/tasks as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A demonstrated commitment to elevating community leadership and voices, grassroots organizing, social justice and movement building.
  • Previous organizing experience in labor, immigration, community, student, and/or social movement organizations or campaigns.
  • Strong preference for individuals who are familiar with the political landscape of immigration and TPS communities and have prior experience organizing immigrant worker families.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Experience organizing community actions with broad participation.
  • Experience in base building and leadership development.
  • Willingness to work some weeknights and weekends.
  • Willingness to travel out of state.
  • Willingness to respond promptly to e-mails, phone calls, and other forms of communication

Qualifications:

  • Self-motivated and strong team player.
  • Strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office programs.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.

Submission Deadline: Please send resume, cover letter and at least two references by December 17, 2021. Please submit resumes and cover letters to jobs@ndlon.org

Given that this is a temporary position, medical insurance is not included.

Directly affected TPS holders, people of color, women, and LGBTQ highly encouraged to apply.

For more information send requests to: jobs@ndlon.org

Lead Organizer

JOB TITLE: Lead Organizer
POSITION: Full Time, Temporary for One Year
SALARY: $60,000 to $65,000, DOE
Location: Flexible

ABOUT NDLON:
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) improves the lives of day laborers and immigrant workers in the United States. To this end, NDLON works to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership. Mobilize and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Lead Organizer will work with the National TPS Alliance (NTPSA) as a team builder, visionary and will lead and facilitate strategic planning and fundraising efforts. Will work closely with the Executive Committee of the NTPSA, build and maintain strategic partnerships, and help meet fundraising goals of the NTPSA. The Lead Organizer ensures the work plan and strategic base-building, leadership development communication, and legislative strategies at the local and national level of the NTPSA. In addition, the Lead Organizer will consistently engage with local NTPSA committee leaders, youth, and advise them on how to best coordinate nationally and maintain an active and engaged NTPSA membership. The Lead Organizer works closely with the NTPSA Regional Organizer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Dedicate 50% of the time to fundraising effort for the NTPSA.
  • Works with the NTPSA members, and local TPS committees to grow and strengthen the organization and expand existing member base.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to national membership.
  • Supervise NTPSA organizing staff, day-to-day organizing.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with allies, supporters, and funders.
  • Give direction to staff and members implementing leadership development plan.
  • Consistently move forward the NTPSA organization’s organizing, legislative, communications, fundraising, and litigations goals.
  • Participates in strategic partnerships calls and meetings.
  • When necessary represents the NTPSA and serves as spokesperson in key meetings congress and in the media.
  • Any other duties/tasks as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A demonstrated commitment to elevating community leadership and voices, grassroots organizing, social justice and movement building
  • Previous organizing experience in labor, immigration, community, student, and/or social movement organizations or campaigns.
  • Strong preference for individuals who are familiar with the political landscape of immigration and TPS communities and have prior experience organizing
    immigrant worker families.
  • Strong team building, coalition-building, and facilitation skills.
  • Experience in supervising and leading a national team.
  • Experience engaging with high level elected officials.
  • Experience organizing national and multi-city actions and ensure broad participation
  • Experience building strong organizing through base building and leadership Development.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to work some weeknights and weekends.
  • Willingness to travel out of state
  • Willingness to respond promptly to e-mails, phone calls, and other forms of communication

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated and strong team player.
  • Strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office program.
  • Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.

Submission Deadline: Please send resume, cover letter and at least two references by December 17, 2021. Please submit resumes and cover letters to jobs@ndlon.org

* Given that this is a temporary position, medical insurance is not provided.

Directly affected TPS holders, people of color, women, and LGBTQ highly encouraged to apply.

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