Bilingual Workers' Rights Organizer (Temporary)

Third Sector New England, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Sector New England's Workers' Justice Project seeks a Workers' Rights Organizer - Temporary in New York City to lead outreach and base-building for OSHA, SST, and related programs.

The role emphasizes recruiting workers, developing leaders, and coordinating with partners to advance labor protections. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; 2-3 years organizing experience preferred. This is a full-time temporary posting with funding-driven end date in June 2027.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• 2-3 years of community organizing experience, preferably with immigrant communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Apps.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential worker leaders and conduct one-on-one conversations to support development.
• Develop and implement organizing campaigns.
• Lead committee and worker meetings, trainings, and direct actions.
• Coordinate outreach with WJP staff across centers and teams.
• Educate workers about labor rights, wage theft, safety, and discrimination.
• Maintain documentation of outreach activities and registrations in the contact database.
• Recruit workers for OSHA, SST, and other WJP programs; assist with registrations.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Community organizing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

Third Sector New England's Workers' Justice Project seeks a Workers' Rights Organizer - Temporary in New York City to lead outreach and base-building for OSHA, SST, and related programs.

The role emphasizes recruiting workers, developing leaders, and coordinating with partners to advance labor protections. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; 2-3 years organizing experience preferred. This is a full-time temporary posting with funding-driven end date in June 2027.