Nonprofit
Lead Organizer
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Description
The Center for Workers’ Rights (CWR) is seeking a Lead Organizer to join our team immediately. This full-time, salaried position requires proficiency in both English and Spanish and involves direct communication with workers and public engagement. The position is based in Sacramento and requires local travel.
Responsibilities:
The Lead Organizer will strengthen and expand CWR’s base-building and worker-led direct action programs. This role involves developing organizing strategies, supporting worker leaders, and mobilizing workers to take collective action. The Lead Community Organizer will:
- Lead, train, and supervise staff engaged in organizing work.
- Identify and recruit workers through CWR’s outreach programs, clinics, and educational initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand CWR’s worker membership program.
- Design and execute campaigns and actions that empower workers to advocate for workplace rights.
- Facilitate leadership development among worker members.
- Mobilize workers around workplace issues, public policy, and broader labor rights concerns.
- Implement effective communication strategies to engage low-wage and undocumented workers.
- Collaborate with coalition partners, government agencies, and media to amplify worker-led initiatives.
- Track program outcomes and maintain detailed records of organizing efforts.
- Work closely with the Executive Director to align organizing efforts with legal and policy initiatives.
- Provide general support across CWR programs and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
- Take on special projects and other assigned duties as necessary.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3-5 years priorexperience organizing workerswithin low-wage fieldsand immigrant communities, and campaign development in a labor or non-profit setting
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and Spanish
- Experience with staff and team leadership
- Understanding of current workplace protections in California
- California driver’s licensein good standing, current verifiable insurance, and access to a vehiclefor work related,local travel
- Quick learner of new technologies
The Center for Workers’ Rights (CWR) is seeking a Lead Organizer to join our team immediately. This full-time, salaried position requires proficiency in both English and Spanish and involves direct communication with workers and public engagement. The position is based in Sacramento and requires local travel.
Responsibilities:
The Lead Organizer will strengthen and expand CWR’s base-building and worker-led direct action programs. This role involves developing organizing strategies, supporting worker leaders, and mobilizing workers to take collective action. The Lead Community Organizer will:
- Lead, train, and supervise staff engaged in organizing work.
- Identify and recruit workers through CWR’s outreach programs, clinics, and educational initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand CWR’s worker membership program.
- Design and execute campaigns and actions that empower workers to advocate for workplace rights.
- Facilitate…
Benefits
Health benefits, vision and dental.
Health benefits, vision and dental.
Level of Language Proficiency
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and Spanish
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and Spanish
Location
Suite 5
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be processed quickly. Applicants should apply as soon as possible. To apply, send a coverletter detailing your interest in the position, a resume, and a list of three professional references by email to hr@rightscenter.org, with the subject line, “Lead Organizer”
The Centerfor Workers’ Rightsis an equal opportunity employerthat does not and shallnot discriminate on the basis of race, skincolor, religion, disability, gender, gender expression, marital or military status, nationality, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, in any activities or operations. We strongly encourage women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ, older persons, persons with disabilities, and all qualified persons to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be processed quickly. Applicants should apply as soon as possible. To apply, send a coverletter detailing your interest in…
