Bilingual Workers’ Rights Organizer

A Way Home Washington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

FSA

Job summary

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks a Workers' Rights Organizer for a temporary, full-time role in New York. The organizer will lead grassroots outreach, recruit workers for OSHA/SST programs, and build worker leadership to advance rights and protections.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of community organizing experience, fluent English and Spanish, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Position ends June 2027.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• At least 2-3 years of community organizing experience, preferably with immigrant communities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and recruitment to engage workers for OSHA, SST, and WJP programs.
• Identify potential worker leaders and conduct one-on-one conversations to support their development.
• Develop and implement organizing campaigns.
• Coordinate outreach with WJP staff across centers and teams.
• Educate workers about labor rights and wage theft.
• Document outreach activities and worker information accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of NYC neighborhoods and represent WJP professionally.

Job description

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks a Workers' Rights Organizer for a temporary, full-time role in New York. The organizer will lead grassroots outreach, recruit workers for OSHA/SST programs, and build worker leadership to advance rights and protections.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of community organizing experience, fluent English and Spanish, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Position ends June 2027.