DC Organizer

The DC Organizer will grow NDWA's base of domestic workers in Washington DC, develop the leadership of domestic worker members, and represent NDWA in local DC coalitions and campaigns. They will also raise workplace standards for domestic workers through efforts to increase compliance with the rights domestic workers have under the law in DC.

What You Will Do

Implement an outreach plan that utilizes both online and offline tools to engage and educate domestic workers in DC, educate domestic workers in DC on their labor rights, develop domestic workers' leadership skills, and represent NDWA in relevant coalitions in DC.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in grassroots community organizing, with an emphasis on labor organizing, racial justice, immigrant rights, and/or base building, and a demonstrated commitment to engaging multiracial, low-wage communities and developing the leadership of domestic workers.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in grassroots community organizing, with an emphasis on labor organizing, racial justice, immigrant rights, and/or base building
• Transformative organizing experience
• Highly motivated individual 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
• Ability to work well with a team and motivate others to take action
• Strong and effective communicator
• Very comfortable in spoken and written Spanish and English
• Ability to work well with and represent NDWA with community partners such as other organizing groups, city government agencies and officials, and legal service providers
• Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines at the same time
• A keen attention to detail, including the ability to carefully track sensitive details of cases of workplace rights violations
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time efficiently
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (driving to in person outreach and meeting locations is required); will be reimbursed for miles driven for work
• Basic computer skills: (i.e. Google Suite, Zoom)
• Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours as part of their regular schedule
• Knowledge of issues affecting women of color, Black, and/or immigrant domestic workers nationally and locally

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa/relocation support
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays