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Job Title: Development Officer
Position: Salaried, Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Development

Location: Pasadena, CA, & Remote Flexible
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In a moment when immigrant workers are being targeted, when enforcement expands beyond day labor corners into neighborhoods and workplaces, and when communities are organizing to defend one another — the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) is seeking a passionate and strategic Development Officer to help fuel this movement.

This is not simply a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to resource frontline defense, worker-led organizing, disaster recovery brigades, cultural resistance through music and art, and national campaigns like Adopt-a-Corner and the Immigrant Defense Fund. The Development Officer will play a critical role in helping translate the power of immigrant worker leadership into compelling narratives and sustainable revenue.

Working collaboratively within the Development Department, the Development Officer will help expand and deepen NDLON’s presence among philanthropic partners. This role will design, lead, and support innovative fundraising strategies that strengthen how we tell our story, build long-term partnerships, and inspire investment in immigrant justice.

Salary placement is commensurate with experience. NDLON offers a competitive and values-aligned benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; an employer-contributed IRA plan; and generous paid time off. The Development Officer reports directly to the Director of Development and joins a team that sees fundraising as an extension of organizing — rooted in relationship, strategy, and solidarity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foundation Relations

• Support a portfolio of philanthropic partners investing in immigrant worker organizing, cultural strategy, legal defense, and equity-centered recovery efforts
• Partner closely with program lead to strategize, draft, and assemble compelling proposals
• Track accomplishments, outcomes, and movement-building impact to support strong evaluation and reporting
• Maintain thoughtful, values-aligned relationships with funders through timely updates, site visits, briefings, and impact storytelling

Donor Relations

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors through personalized outreach, strengthening retention and long-term engagement
• Support creative strategies to grow individual giving at all levels — from grassroots supporters to major donors
• Collaborate with the communications team to craft compelling fundraising appeals, digital campaigns, donor briefings, and impact narratives that reflect urgency and hope

Data Management & Fundraising Operations

• Strengthen grant and contract systems, calendars, and workflows to increase efficiency and expand NDLON’s funding portfolio
• Maintain a deep understanding of NDLON’s mission, strategy, and campaigns, effectively conveying this work to current and prospective partners
• Track and analyze donor trends and funding patterns to inform strategic growth

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, or related fields
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of and passion for immigrant and workers’ rights
• Strong planning and organizational skills paired with adaptability, creativity, and comfort working in fast-moving environments
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize program data into compelling narratives
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

At NDLON, fundraising is about more than revenue — it is about sustaining courage, creativity, and collective power. We are looking for someone ready to build the relationships and resources that make long-term immigrant justice possible.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application packet must include: cover letter, resume, and three work references. All application materials should be sent electronically to: ishell@ndlon.org with subject line “Development Officer”.

Job Title: STAFF ATTORNEY
Position: Full Time Exempt

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $73,000-$78,000
Status: Open until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Attorney will engage in and support litigation, policy advocacy and organizing to advance immigrant and worker rights. Duties include addressing harmful and unlawful immigration enforcement practices, combating wage theft and other abusive employment practices, as well as supporting NDLON’s affiliate member worker centers and national and local campaigns. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, innovative, self-starting and able to work independently. This position provides significant opportunity for growth and creativity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement legal and advocacy strategies to promote immigrant and worker rights. Support organizing efforts of low-income immigrant communities
• Litigate immigrant and worker right cases in Federal and State Courts
• Provide technical support to community groups, advocates and organizers
• Support local and statewide coalition building
• Conduct outreach and advocacy with public officials
• Run trainings and provide Know-Your-Rights workshops for advocates, organizers and directly impacted individuals

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct representation to individuals in immigration proceedings before immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and USCIS
• Provide direct representation to workers before the State Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of low-income workers, people of color, and/or immigrant communities
• Excellent research, analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of mission-driven organizers and staff with a range of substantive law knowledge, experience and expertise
• Membership in good standing with a State Bar
• Fluency in English and Spanish

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision, and paid time off. This is a full time, exempt position.

TO APPLY:

Please send a Resume and a detailed Cover Letter explaining your interest in NDLON’s mission and why you are the best candidate for this position, by email, to jobs@ndlon.org. Use “Staff Attorney” as your subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. You must have all materials requested and follow instructions provided above to be considered.

Job Title: GRANTS MANAGER
Position: Salaried, Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Development

Location: Pasadena, CA, & Remote Flexible
Salary: $75,000-$85,000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In a moment when immigrant communities are facing heightened enforcement and political attacks — and when organizing, legal defense, cultural resistance, and mutual aid are more vital than ever — the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) is seeking a creative and strategic Grants Manager to help resource this growing movement.

This is an opportunity to help empower immigrant worker leadership across 70+ member organizations, sustain national campaigns like Adopt-a-Corner and the Immigrant Defense Fund, support disaster recovery brigades and worker protections, and uplift the arts and culture that animate our organizing.

Working collaboratively within the Development Department, the Grants Manager will steward and grow NDLON’s portfolio of institutional funders. This role will strengthen grant strategy, sharpen how we tell our story to foundations and institutional partners, and help ensure that our reporting reflects both measurable impact and movement-building transformation.

Salary placement is commensurate with experience. NDLON offers a competitive and values-aligned benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; an employer-contributed IRA plan; and generous paid time off. The Grants Manager reports directly to the Director of Development and joins a team that understands fundraising as an extension of organizing — grounded in strategy, relationship, and shared vision.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foundational & Institutional Relations

• Manage and expand a portfolio of institutional funders supporting immigrant worker organizing, legal defense, cultural strategy, and disaster recovery efforts
• Develop grant strategies aligned with organizational priorities and campaign timelines
• Partner with program leaders to draft compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and reports
• Maintain strong funder relationships through timely updates, briefings, site visits, and proactive communication
• Track deliverables, grant requirements, and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance and excellence

Grant Strategy & Storytelling

• Translate programmatic outcomes and worker leadership into persuasive narratives that resonate with philanthropic audiences
• Gather and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate impact
• Identify new funding opportunities and trends within philanthropic sectors aligned with NDLON’s mission
• Contribute to strengthening institutional messaging across proposals and reports

Data Management & Fundraising Operations

• Maintain and improve grant tracking systems, calendars, and workflow tools
• Monitor and analyze institutional giving trends to inform long-term strategy
• Collaborate across departments to ensure grant deliverables align with organizational goals and timelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2–4 years of experience in grant writing, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to immigrant and workers’ rights
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing grant budgets and working across teams
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

At NDLON, grants are not just funding streams — they are long-term partnerships rooted in shared values and collective responsibility. We are looking for someone ready to help sustain and scale a national movement for dignity, safety, and power for immigrant workers.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application packet must include: cover letter, resume, and three work references. All application materials should be sent electronically to: ishell@ndlon.org with subject line “Grants Manager”.

Job Title: REGIONAL ORGANIZER
Position: Salaried, Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Organizing Director

Location: New York

POSITION OVERVIEW:

NDLON is seeking a Regional Organizer, who is primarily responsible for building NDLON’s network of members, activists and leaders. Responsible for recruiting new members and activists, engaging them in the work of NDLON, and developing leaders, with a geographic concentration on the East Coast, including Boston, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Washington DC.

The organizer will have a primary focus on building the ICE Out of our Communities Campaign in the East Coast region. This is a grassroots outreach, education, and direct action campaign developed in collaboration with NDLON’s member organizations, ally organizations, popular defense committees and more.

The Regional Organizer will work in coordination with the New York area organizing team and the national campaign teams.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Foundational & Institutional Relations
   • Coordinate with organizations in New York City, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey, and other areas as they engage in ICE OUT coalition building and action
   • Participate in ICE out coordination and steering committee meetings as needed
   • Coordinate regional efforts with coalition partners like NYIC, LIIJA, Hands Off NYC, etc
   • Develop (or use already existing curricula) and lead virtual and in-person trainings on topics such as Know Your Rights, Adopt a Corner, Rapid Response, Building
   • Popular Committees, Accompaniment, Supporting Families Affected by Mass Deportations, ICE OUT of Home Depot, and more.
   • Organize and facilitate local outreach events and actions that engage members, volunteers, and allies, and build the movement for ICE OUT of Communities
   • Coordinate regional training and implementation efforts with coalition partners
   • Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of contacts, using database
   • Identify potential leaders among detained workers and families and connect them to organizing campaigns
   • Develop a work plan with volunteers to extend reach of campaign
2. Implement organizational outreach and organizing plans to further the mission and goals of the organization
   • Generate new contacts to reach out to and engage as supporters of the organization
   • Engaging our supporters in activities and actions to advance our programmatic goals
   • Write action alerts and create other tools to outreach about our work to our base
   • Recruit and train participants and speakers for press conferences, hearings, and other events
   • Create and lead events and activities
3. Support leadership development
   • Identify potential leaders from our member organizations
   • Support the organizing team in leadership development activities
   • Create leadership and volunteer opportunities for responsibility, skills development, and ownership of the work
   • Deepen relationships with key leaders in order to deepen their involvement with the organization and cultivate their leadership
4. Work collaboratively with partner and member organizations
   • Build effective relationships with members and like-minded organizations, including current and future partners, to support state and local organizing, policy actions, and mutual events
   • Participate and lead regional conference calls, zoom meetings and in person meetings
   • Cultivate and bring in new organizations to grow NDLON’s membership
5. Serve as active member of NDLON’s organizing team
   • Support NDLON in building membership capacity through convenings, trainings, popular education, and culture.
     Work collaboratively with NDLON staff to support organizational goals

QUALIFICATION FACTORS:

• At least 2-3 years of community organizing experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues of immigrants and day laborers
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong social justice analysis, particularly around immigration, class/labor, gender, and race
• Understanding of current immigration policy and strategic response to it
• Demonstrated ability in event planning and coordinating logistics
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement campaigns to build power and pressure on employers, elected officials, and other targets to achieve a goal
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals, partners, day laborers, organizations and public officials
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in multicultural environments
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate messages/issues in English and Spanish. Ability to interpret when needed, a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, tasks and responsibilities without dropping critical actions
• Drivers license and willingness to drive and travel across New York, New Jersey and other states for outreach, and nationally for events and training
• Work collaboratively with diverse participants and styles
• High level of integrity and ethics and belief in and congruence with the values and mission of NDLON
• Experience managing outreach efforts to hit concrete numbers
• Experience using campaign database tools such as Mobilize, Action Network or Reach, a plus
• Experience with workers rights education and enforcement, a plus
• Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out job description responsibilities

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a detailed cover letter explaining your interest in NDLON’s mission and why you are the best candidate for this position, along with your resume, by email to jobs@ndlon.org. Use “Regional Organizer” as your subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

The salary for this position will be based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. NDLON offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan options, professional development funding, and remote work support.