DC Field Organizer - Domestic Worker Rights & Campaigns

NDWA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NDWA is seeking a DC Organizer to grow the base of domestic workers in Washington DC, develop member leadership, and represent NDWA in local coalitions and campaigns. The organizer will advance workplace rights in DC by increasing compliance with the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and related laws.

The role requires 1-3 years in grassroots organizing, strong leadership, and the ability to work in both Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in grassroots community organizing, with an emphasis on labor organizing, racial justice, immigrant rights, and/or base building (paid or volunteer experience).
• Transformative organizing experience empowering workers to build collective power, grow as leaders, and drive systemic change.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated commitment to engaging multiracial, low wage communities and developing the leadership of domestic workers.
• Passion for educating workers on their rights, moving them through fear to file complaints; and using labor claims to build power for domestic workers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with, engage and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English and able to work effectively with community partners and government offices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for in-person outreach and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Base Growth: Implement outreach plan using online and offline tools to engage and educate domestic workers in DC; spend at least 60% of time in the field.
• Awareness and Enforcement Work: Educate DC workers on labor rights through one-on-one conversations, meetings, workshops, and multilingual materials.
• Campaigns and Coalition Work: Represent NDWA in DC coalitions and support legislative campaigns to raise domestic worker standards.
• Other work as assigned to support the DMV Chapter staff and national campaigns in NDWA.
• NDWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce.

Skills

Community organizing

Multilingual: Spanish & English

Public speaking

Team leadership

Time management

Driver's license

Google Suite

Zoom

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

NDWA is seeking a DC Organizer to grow the base of domestic workers in Washington DC, develop member leadership, and represent NDWA in local coalitions and campaigns. The organizer will advance workplace rights in DC by increasing compliance with the DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and related laws.

The role requires 1-3 years in grassroots organizing, strong leadership, and the ability to work in both Spanish and English.