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Bilingual Outreach Worker – Labor Trafficking – Yakima
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Description
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP is a statewide team law firm and the FWU staff work in close cooperation with program attorneys, staff and other providers to bring high quality representation and a broad range of advocacy tools to address client needs in multiple forums.
NJP seeks applications from interested individuals for the position of Labor Trafficking Outreach Worker.
The Labor Trafficking Outreach Worker will work as part of NJP’s Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is based in Eastern Washington and provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is interested in qualified candidates with professional, personal and/or service experience that allows them to contribute to and support the legal aid community’s commitment to race equity.
The FWU Labor Trafficking Outreach Worker will be assigned to NJP’s Yakima location. This is a full-time position funded through June 2026 (with possibility of 3 year renewal.)
Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP is a statewide team law firm and the FWU staff work in close cooperation with program attorneys, staff and other providers to bring high quality representation and a broad range of advocacy tools to address client needs in multiple forums.
NJP seeks applications from interested individuals for the position of Labor Trafficking Outreach Worker.
The Labor Trafficking Outreach Worker will work as part of NJP’s Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is based in Eastern Washington and provides legal assistance to low-income…
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
Level of Language Proficiency
Spanish language proficiency is required including excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Spanish language proficiency is required including excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
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How to Apply
Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to at resume@nwjustice.org
Cover letter should include description of any past experience and competence, personal or professional, working with low income or other marginalized communities, description of any past experience with Spanish speaking communities and immigrant populations.
Email subject line should reference "Bilingual Outreach Worker - Trafficking."
Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to at resume@nwjustice.org
Cover letter should include description of any past experience and competence, personal or…
