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Job Title: NATIONAL ORGANIZER
Position: Salaried, Full Time

Location: Flexible, Remote
Salary: $50,000 to $55,000, depending on experience

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The National Organizer will work closely with the National Coordinator to implement the organizing and base-building strategies that will expand the NTPSA committee network with priority in the Midwest and South. The primary focus of the National Organizer or 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, etc. 6) build a database of TPS members working on these efforts.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the National TPS Alliance members, Executive Committee and Local Regional TPS committees to grow and strengthen the national TPS campaign.
• Support all aspects of moving forward the campaign’s legislative and organizing goals in general and in particular 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.

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:

• 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.
• Strong preference for someone that is bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.
• 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.
  • Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Co-responsibility: Position at this level must consider own work and work of others.
  • Active participation in planning processes.
  • Flexibility of hours to respond to emergencies in the work of the Alliance.

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Self-motivated and strong team player.
  • Responsible
  • Ability to follow job directions.
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office programs and internet

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

HOW TO APPLY:

For more information, go to www.nationaltpsalliance.org

Job Title: ACCOUNTANT
Position: Salaried, Full Time
Reports to: Director of Finance

Location: Pasadena, CA w/remote work option
Salary: $57,366.96 to $69,729.90, DOE
Status: January 2023 & Open until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

NDLON is seeking a detail-oriented candidate for its accountant job opening. The accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger entries and reconciling accounts in preparation of accurate financial reporting. This position will assist the Director of Finance and other finance staff in the preparation of budgeting, grant billings, and reports. In addition, the accountant should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Salary placement is commensurate with experience. NDLON provides a competitive benefits package including health (including partial dependent coverage), dental & vision care, life insurance, and an employer contributed IRA plan. NDLON additionally offers a generous paid time off benefit. This is an exempt, confidential position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
General Ledger

• Charge expenses to general ledger accounts, including cost centers and restricted funding by analyzing invoice/expense reports, and recording entries.
• Performs account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of all charge card accounts. Investigates and corrects reconciling items in a timely fashion.
• Supports quarterly and annual close processes. Jointly with supervisor, records information such as reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the company’s accounting ledger.
• May assist with maintenance of subsidiary balance sheet schedules on a quarterly basis. Investigates reconciling items and discuss with supervisor.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Performs other general ledger tasks, duties and projects as assigned by supervisor

Grant Financial Management Support In conjunction with fiscal assistant, will assist on government contracting and partner agreements, and other related assignments including:

• Timely review of contract budget to actual expenses; manages adjustments and corrections in preparation of monthly invoicing and financial reporting of government contracts.
• Ensures proper supporting documentation and backup accompanies reimbursement claims and cash requests; ensures that all expenses are allocated accurately to the funding sources and posts changes as necessary; monitors the expenditure of funds to ensure adherence to award agreement.
• Prepares and completes reporting that must be submitted to granting agencies/funders properly and on time; provides support related to monitoring and managing accounts including audits, evaluations, and reporting.
• Assists with the closeout of grants and contracts; ensure general ledger matches submitted reports.
• In partnership with Development Department team, directly assists in the provision of proposal assistance, budgeting and other support related to grant application procedures. Assists with the preparation of financial reporting to foundation funders.
• Other grant financial management tasks, as assigned by supervisor.

Revenue and Accounts Receivable In conjunction with Director of Finance, identifies revenue (donations, contracts, grants, wires) as temporarily restricted or unrestricted and records revenue in accordance of GAAP principals. Obtains supporting revenue documentation and digitally files for future auditing purposes. Performs monthly review of revenue postings and corrects/resolve any discrepancies in revenue (such as double bookings resulting from previous accounts receivable bookings).

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business Administration; Minimum of two years of successful accounting work experience required; thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles required.
• Thorough knowledge Excel, QuickBooks; experience with fund accounting systems a plus. Experience with Microsoft suite, and cloud-based platforms such as Google.
• Excellent attendance, integrity and dependability is required; commitment to NDLON’s mission required. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Prior experience working in a social justice organizational setting a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish language preferred. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application packet should include cover letter and resume. All application materials should be sent electronically to: lromero@ndlon.org with subject line “Accountant”.

Job Title: STAFF ATTORNEY
Position: Full Time Exempt
Reports to: Director of Workers Rights

Location: Los Angeles, CA, & Remote Flexible
Salary: $60,780 to $73,878 annually
Status: Updated January 2023 & 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 placement is dependent upon experience. NDLON offers a comprehensive benefits package including for health, dental/vision, life insurance, and an employer contributed IRA plan. Additionally, NDLON offers a generous paid time off benefit. This is a full time, exempt position.

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume with cover letter explaining your interest in NDLON’s mission and why you are the best candidate for this position, via email, to jobs@ndlon.org. Use “Staff Attorney” ins 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: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR
Status: Salaried, Full Time with Benefits
Languages: English/Spanish

Salary: $50,000 to $65,845 annually
Location: Flexible, remote work flexible
Status: Updated January 2023 & Open until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW:

NDLON is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Project Coordinator for a new project. NDLON will be partnering with member organizations using a Train-the-Trainer model to build a cohort of trained organizers and day laborers in the area of occupational safety and health. The project is funded by the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the goal of strengthening and expanding existing health and safety education programs for migrant day laborers. The OSH Project Coordinator is a full-time position that reports to NDLON’s National Health and Safety Program Coordinator. They will work directly with each of the member organizations to provide leadership, training, technical assistance and assure the usefulness of appropriate worker health and safety training. Partner organizations are located nationwide (travel will be required).

RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

• Facilitate regional and national collaboration by coordinating regular telephone and video conference meetings among the partners to provide further support and facilitate sharing of experiences and best practices.
• Conduct needs assessments of safety and health hazards impacting day laborers and partners’ experience and capacity with regards to safety and health training.
• Develop and compile new and existing safety and health materials and curricula for day laborers and employers.
• Facilitate Train-the-Trainer sessions with partners.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to partners to ensure the implementation of second-tier trainings in each of the partners’ regions.
• Develop and maintain evaluation tools to assess the impact of the trainings and the overall progress of the project.
• Develop and submit regular programmatic reports to funders

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in worker or community organizing; or
• Experience with day laborers and/or the immigrant community; or
• Experience with participatory adult education methods like activities to build critical thinking skills
• Experience in occupational safety and health training with low wage workers preferred
• Ability to develop and adapt training materials
• Excellent communication skills – writing, speaking and training facilitation
• Ability to work well with a team
• Demonstrated commitment to social/economic justice
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Bilingual (ability to speak and write in English and Spanish) – required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary placement 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 health, dental/vision, life insurance, an employer contributed IRA plan, professional development funding, and remote work support. Additionally, NDLON offers a generous paid time off benefit. This is a full time, exempt position.

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 “Safety & Health Project Coordinator” as your subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.