Program Associate

Organization Description

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. ("CDM" or Center for Migrant Rights) is the first transnational migrant workers' rights organization based in Mexico and dedicated to improving the working conditions of migrant laborers in the United States. Since 2005, CDM has used transnational advocacy to combat the abuse of migrant workers occurring all along the migrant stream. With offices in Zacatecas and Oaxaca, Mexico and Baltimore, Maryland, CDM employs four complementary strategies to win improvements in working conditions for migrants. Through worker Outreach, Education, and Leadership Development; Intake, Evaluation, and Referral; Policy Advocacy; and Litigation and Case Support, CDM removes the U.S.-Mexican border as a barrier to justice for migrant workers and their families. CDM's team has worked in over 100 towns in more than 23 states throughout Mexico. CDM's U.S.-based policy office brings transnational migrant worker voices to critical debates around immigration reform and improving workplace conditions. Our programs bridge the gap in migrants' access to justice by empowering workers all along the migrant stream and providing critical support to advocacy efforts in both Mexico and the U.S. www.cdmigrante.org

Position

CDM is seeking a highly organized, motivated individual to fill the position of Program Associate in our Baltimore-based policy office. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with crucial elements of international non-profit management and build a variety of highly desirable administrative and development skills. While the position contributes to all areas of CDM's work, the Program Associate will be primarily responsible for undertaking both short and long-term development and administrative duties. In particular, the Program Associate will provide support to the Executive Director on development initiatives, including the cultivation of an individual donor base and grant writing and reporting for foundation support. This position will also assist with major administrative functions of the organization to ensure that CDM meets all 501(c)(3) reporting, payroll, tax, corporate, and other responsibilities. Additionally, the Program Associate will have the opportunity to take part in capacity-building and communications work, including assisting with communications between CDM staff and Board members, donors, and other stakeholders. The position will require occasional U.S. and international travel, event-planning, and the supervision of development or communications volunteers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Associate:

• Manages and substantially performs drafting and editing grant reports, grant proposals, and letters of inquiry or other solicitations to grantmakers. Seeks out funding opportunities and maintains grant calendar.
• Contributes writing, editing, and other technical assistance to organization programs.
• Assists with cultivation of individual donor base, including maintaining records of individual donations and providing receipts.
• Interfaces with CDM allies and policymakers on immigration/ labor policy issues.
• Files and maintains charitable reporting to appropriate state agencies.
• Performs basic human resources duties, including maintaining personnel files, payroll, and submitting tax withholding reports.
• Handles basic administrative needs, including insurance policies and correspondence.
• Has the opportunity to update organization's online database, website, blogs, social networking sites, and other Internet platforms.
• Supervises Baltimore-based communications and development volunteers/interns.
• Assists in event planning and coordination.
• Assists Executive Director on matters as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required by the Position

An ideal applicant should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.
• 1-2 years' relevant work experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple, overlapping deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of the organization's history, structure, mission, and strategies.
• Substantial knowledge of migration, temporary worker policy, politics of immigration reform, and U.S.-Mexico binational relations.
• Basic knowledge of non-profit organization development and corporate obligations.
• Demonstrated skills in grant writing, expository and persuasive writing, writing for publication.
• Ability to interface effectively with various individuals in a multi-ethnic, diverse organization, as well as with state agencies, foundations, media firms, individual donors, academics and students, and others.
• Familiarity with a range of personal computing applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Quickbooks, and SalesForce.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S. with possible, infrequent travel to Mexico.

CDM is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes diversity among our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers. We also maintain a strong interest in our employees' career development and strive to provide opportunities for growth and education for dedicated members of our team.