Bangla-Speaking Workers’ Rights Organizer – Field Outreach

A Way Home Washington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Workers’ Justice Project (WJP) seeks a part‑time Workers’ Rights Organizer (Bangla) to engage Bangla‑speaking immigrant delivery workers in NYC, primarily from Williamsburg and City Hall Deliverista Hub. The role conducts field outreach, educates workers on rights, and grows the LDU membership to advance campaigns and leadership development.

The organizer works with a team, supports surveys and leadership trainings, and may rotate across WJP locations based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to WJP’s mission, vision and values.
• Excellent people and relationship building skills.
• Hands-on experience as a delivery or gig-economy courier is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communications in Bangla and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly street outreach and events targeting Bangla-speaking immigrant delivery workers in NYC.
• Inform workers about workplace rights and WJP campaigns to improve conditions.
• Identify and build WJP’s base and engage members through one-on-one meetings.

Skills

Bangla & English

Delivery experience

Community organizing

Relationship building

Organizing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Workers’ Justice Project (WJP) seeks a part‑time Workers’ Rights Organizer (Bangla) to engage Bangla‑speaking immigrant delivery workers in NYC, primarily from Williamsburg and City Hall Deliverista Hub. The role conducts field outreach, educates workers on rights, and grows the LDU membership to advance campaigns and leadership development.

The organizer works with a team, supports surveys and leadership trainings, and may rotate across WJP locations based on staffing needs.