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Job Title: DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Position: Full time, non-exempt

Salary: Competitive DOE
Location: Pasadena, CA
Closing Date: Open until filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development Associate is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the development department. Reporting to the Co-Director of Development, the Development Associate will be responsible for processing all gifts, ensuring prompt gift acknowledgment, maintaining the fundraising and grant tracking database, running reports and queries, and grant research. Individual must be detail-oriented and embrace and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Grant and Foundation Relations Support

• Manage grant tracking system, ensuring that grant submission and reporting deadlines are met
• Requesting, compiling, and organizing materials for grant applications and reports (e.g. financial statements, budgets, etc.)
• Assist Co-Director of Development as needed in communicating with internal staff on information needed for grant reports
• Conduct ongoing grant research

Individual Donor Relations Support

• Manage donor database and infrastructure, including overseeing donations, gift and donor entry and query and report building
• Timely administration of donor acknowledgement letters
• Conduct current and prospective donor research

General Administrative Duties

• Schedule meetings as needed (internal staff/external funder meetings)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year of administrative experience, preferably at a nonprofit or social justice organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform duties
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Excel and fundraising databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to gather and synthesize data
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse setting

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 Development Associate as your subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Please do not send duplicate materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must have all materials requested and follow instructions provided above to be considered. No phone calls, please.

Job Title: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Position: Full time, non-exempt

Salary: Competitive DOE
Location: Pasadena, CA
Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office. The HR Generalist manages the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Human Resources Systems, including but not limited to: Staff Hiring, Recruitment, Retention and Development
• Performance management and evaluation systems;
• HR Payroll and Benefits functions;
• Organization Internal Health Development;
• Employment and Government 501c3 Compliance;
• Employee relations and communications;
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;
• Support with trainings on staff development, organizing, leadership development and governance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform duties; Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Proficient computer skills in a Windows or Mac OS environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Effective oral and written communication; Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; Good with “People” skills.
• Evidence of the proactive of high level of confidentiality and excellent organizational skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment to NDLON’s mission.

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 HR Generalist 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: REGIONAL ORGANIZER/MJWC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Position: Full time, exempt

Location: New York City Area
Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Works to build NDLON’s network of members, activists and leaders. Responsible for recruiting new members, engaging them in the work of NDLON, and developing leaders. Implements Workers Rights enforcement through Manhattan Justice for Workers Collaborative, which include outreach, referrals and case management for workers with wage theft and health and safety issues.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement organizational outreach and organizing plans to further the mission and goals of the organization.
   • Develop and lead execution of plan for generating new contacts to reach out to and engage as supporters of the organization
   • Develop and lead execution of a plan for 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 participants and speakers for press conferences, hearings, and other events
   • Create and lead events and activities
2. Support leadership development
   • Identify potential leaders from our member organizations
   • Support the organizing team in developing and delivery 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
3. 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 policy actions and support mutual events
   • Participate and lead regional conference calls
4. Implement workers rights enforcement program as part of the Manhattan Justice for Workers Collaborative
   • Conduct city-wide outreach to identify workers rights violations, targeting Latino immigrant construction workers
   • Conduct screenings and intakes for workers rights violations
   • Manage caseload, including group cases, for labor violations (wage theft, discrimination, etc.)
   • Carry out Worker Rights workshops and trainings
   • Liaise with attorneys, paralegals, government, and others involved in workers cases
   • Maintain excellent attendance, training, and case management records
   • Participate in Manhattan Justice for Workers Collaborative meetings and collective work
5. Other Duties
   • Serve as active member of the New York based team, giving input to team members and supervisor

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 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 prioritize multiple projects, tasks and responsibilities without dropping critical actions
• 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 managing cases with vulnerable individuals, a plus
• Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out job description responsibilities

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 ​NDLON Organizer/MJWC Program Coordinator​ 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: ECONOMIC JUSTICE COORDINATOR
Position: Full time, exempt
Salary: $40,000-$45,000/year based on experience

Location: Arriba Las Vegas Worker Center, Las Vegas, NV
Closing Date: Until Filled

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Arriba Las Vegas Worker Center seeks an Economic Justice Coordinator to facilitate, strategize and coordinate economic justice campaigns.  Primary campaign focus on issues of wage theft, minimum wage, and immigrant worker protections.  The Economic Justice Coordinator will be the primary staff person responsible for facilitating and maintaining campaign activities in relation to the Dignity at Work campaign, ensuring stronger protections for day laborers and domestic workers against wage theft.  The Economic Justice Coordinator will also coordinate participation in state and local legislative advocacy campaigns including issues of minimum wage, workers compensation protections, and paid sick leave.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Arriba Las Vegas Worker Center is a grassroots organization that unites day laborers, domestic workers, and other low-wage and migrant workers to defend their rights, fight for dignity and win justice for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

1. Collaboratively develop and coordinate campaign strategy in a manner that forefronts members in strategy development.
2. Facilitate weekly Monday evening Comite de Justicia Laboral meetings. Coordinate weekly orientations and know your rights sessions.
3. Coordinate with legal and legislative advisors around campaign and case concerns.
4. Coordinate filing wage theft claims, drafting demand letters, Victims of Crime Applications, and Workers Compensation filings in collaboration with law students, legal advisors and workers.
5. Implement and strengthen Know Your Rights curriculum on workers’ rights.
6. Create platforms for members to grow and exercise their leadership capacity
7. Coordinate lobby trips to Carson City during legislative session.
8. Participate in and coordinate outreach opportunities at day laborer corners and community events

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed to Arriba Las Vegas’s mission, values and organizing model.
• Deep dedication to the leadership of directly affected people
• Faith in poor people’s ability to change the world
• Patience and stamina
• The ability to work under pressure
• Bilingual English-Spanish, both verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in community organizing, labor education, training and community outreach.
• Must have strong writing skills, office skills, and self-organization skills
• Commitment to social justice and defending the rights of low wage immigrant workers
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback
• Driver’s license and access to a car

TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in Arriba Las Vegas’s mission and why you are the best candidate for this position, along with your resume and three references, by email to bliss@ndlon.org, with Application in the subject line.