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JOB OPPORTUNITY: FARMWORKER
JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP
Farmworker Justice (FJ), a non-profit advocacy, litigation and
education organization, based in Washington, D.C. and serving
migrant and seasonal farmworkers across the country, seeks a highly
qualified, motivated individual for the Farmworker Justice
Fellowship, a new position. The individual will support FJ’s work
on occupational and environmental health, labor rights and
immigration policy.
The Fellowship is a paid, full-time position with health insurance
and other benefits for one year with a potential renewal of a second
year. It will provide an exciting opportunity to provide
farmworkers and their organizations with technical and program
support and to assist FJ attorneys on litigation and policy
advocacy. The individual will
- Monitor
developments on occupational and environmental health issues
affecting migrant and seasonal farmworkers, including pesticide
safety;
- Engage in
research, analysis and logistical support for advocacy in Congress
and the Administration in the fields of occupational health, labor
rights and immigration policy;
- Support
litigation against government agencies to reform policies and
against employers for systemic violations of workers’ rights;
- Support
general organizational activities, including writing articles
for newsletters and website content, assisting Board of Directors,
and organizing resource materials;
- Help provide
technical assistance to community health centers and medical
personnel who serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree a plus
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Excellent research, written and oral communication skills
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Ability to work in a team as well as independently on multiple
projects
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Well-organized and detail-oriented
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Strong commitment to the mission of Farmworker Justice
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Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
Farmworker Justice is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply. Information about our organization is available at
www.farmworkerjustice.org and
www.harvestingjustice.org.
Application Deadline: April 2, 2010.
Interested applicants please send/email cover letter, brief writing
sample and resume to
Lorna Baez, Office Manager
Farmworker Justice
1126 16th St., N.W., Suite 270
Washington, D.C. 20036
lbaez@farmworkerjustice.org
About Farmworker Justice
Farmworker Justice is
a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower migrant and seasonal
farmworkers to improve their living and working conditions,
immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to
justice. Using a multi-faceted approach, Farmworker Justice engages
in litigation, administrative and legislative advocacy, training and
technical assistance, coalition-building, public education and
support for union organizing.
Our staff collaborates with talented, dedicated
people all over the country to empower farmworkers to improve their
working and living conditions. Our volunteers and interns as well
as our employees, find Farmworker Justice to be a warm,
invigorating, intellectually stimulating work environment. Our
location in the nation's capital guarantees a lively, educational
experience. Washington, D.C. is a diverse city, filled with
history, offering tremendous opportunities to enjoy cultural,
sports, political and other activities, as well as beaches, forests
and other opportunities to enjoy nature within a short distance
away. We offer competitive salaries and benefits for a small
not-for-profit organization.
Farmworker Justice was
founded in 1981. In 1996, FJ became a subsidiary
corporation of National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation’s largest
constituency-based Hispanic civil rights organization. Farmworker
Justice maintains an independent Board of Directors and 501(c)(3)
status as a charitable corporation. |
