Policy Coordinator

ROLE: POLICY COORDINATOR

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

(We are unable to notify candidates individually when a position has been filled. Please check our website for a current list of open positions.)

The Policy Coordinator helps Workers Defense activate its base of members to move forward and win campaigns that improve the lives of workers and immigrants in Texas. The Policy Coordinator is the connector of elected officials to our membership that allows us to win policy shifts to advance our work.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@wdactionfund.org. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU:

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!
• You are excited about engaging in strategic campaigns to organize working & immigrant communities.
• You have strong communication skills that allow you to build relationships and foster cooperation with a diverse array of community
• You have experience with creating and moving policy solutions at either the local, state or national level
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-led organization.
• You are skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action!

THIS ROLE IN ACTION:

• Grow the membership base
  • Engage community in a variety of events that showcase the organization’s campaign work and mission
• Develop member leaders in your city by fostering the analysis, knowledge, and skills necessary to participate effectively in campaign and organizing work
  • Participate in the leadership class trainings
  • Other training for members and support as needed
• Community education and engagement
  • Conduct workshops about our campaigns and education of our work as needed by membership
  • Support with Know Your Rights Presentations
• Support with or lead member committees or workgroups
• Support members to plan and take direct action to develop and advance Workers Defense’s strategic campaigns
• Coordinate with others in the organization to design, manage and implement campaigns that include robust policy solutions in support of workers and immigrants
• Cultivate strong relationships with elected officials, government staff and strategic agency staff
  • Ensure members are actively involved in cultivating co-governance relationships with elected officials
• Build relationships with strategic allies that can help advance our work and campaigns
• Represent the organization publicly to partner institutions, funders and the public
• Complete administrative functions including evaluations, plans, timesheets, etc.
• Support cross-programmatic campaigns, actions, events and meetings
• Support with grassroots fundraising efforts
• Any other activities that are necessary to carry out the work of Workers Defense

WHAT YOU’LL BRING*:

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Ability to work irregular hours (evenings and weekends)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Basic computer literacy (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Slack & Internet)
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability and flexibility for some out of state travel and instate travel
• Ability to do in person work; member meetings, events, actions etc.
• Ability to drive and operate a vehicle. Will need to transport themselves to meetings, field activities etc.
• Ability to hold one to one conversations with strangers
• Ability to speak publicly in small or big settings

*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual salary starting at $60,000 based on experience
• $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend (English/Spanish)
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for employee
• Some of our Paid Time Off Benefits:
  • 2 weeks (9 days) vacation for the first year of employment and 3 weeks (14 days) for the second year of employment and after
  • 10 days of sick leave in a year
  • 5 Personal Days per year
  • Office Closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving Week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays
  • Every other Friday off
• Retirement plan with company match of 3%
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period - 90 days from hire)

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND

Workers Defense Action Fund is a member-led organization that mobilizes Latine voters in Texas to build governing power and fight for worker and immigrant justice.

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT

Workers Defense Project is a member-led organization that organizes Latine immigrant workers in Texas to fight for dignity and respect.

Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

• $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend (English/Spanish)
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for employee
• Some of our Paid Time Off Benefits:
  • 2 weeks (9 days) vacation for the first year of employment and 3 weeks (14 days) for the second year of employment and after
  • 10 days of sick leave in a year
  • 5 Personal Days per year
  • Office Closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving Week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays
  • Every other Friday off
• Retirement plan with company match of 3%
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period - 90 days from hire)

Fluency in English and Spanish