Day Labor Center Coordinator

Location: Pomona (headquarters) or Ontario and various locations across the Inland Valley

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Worker Rights Director

Salary Range: $25.00-29.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: 7 am-1 pm on-site, 5 days a week; the rest of the schedule is negotiable.

Who We Are:

Pomona Economic Opportunity Center’s (PEOC) mission is to empower low-wage immigrant workers in Pomona and across the Inland Empire (IE) – Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We work towards a vision of a more just, equitable, healthier, safer, and welcoming society for immigrants and low-wage workers where they are no longer invisible or silenced, have a positive relationship with formal institutions, and have a more effective voice with policymakers in a society where all people have ample opportunity to thrive. We further our values of empowerment, equity, and social justice through our three areas of work: Worker Rights (WR), Immigrant Rights (IR), and Housing Justice (HS).

About the Pomona DLC:

Since 1998, the Pomona DLC has provided a safe place and second home for recent immigrants to access services, find employment opportunities, and learn new skills to improve their lives. We aim to provide our base of day laborers and household workers an opportunity to find safe work at a fair wage, obtain new trades/skills that improve their employability and quality of life, and organize/advocate for themselves regarding policies that directly impact their lives.

Position Summary:

The Pomona DLC Coordinator is responsible for the general operations of the DLC and its employment program, including job dispatching; marketing, outreach, and promotion to attract prospective members and employers; coordination of job training and other workforce development opportunities; day laborer leadership development; and education and advocacy related to wage theft, workplace health and safety, and other important issues impacting the day laborer community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the Day Labor Center (DLC), including opening and closing the center, answering and directing phone calls, coordinating vendors and facility services, and issuing identification cards
• Maintain employer and worker records, activity reports, and other administrative documentation
• Manage the day laborer hiring and dispatch process by connecting workers with job opportunities and assisting employers and workers in negotiating work agreements
• Promote fair wages and working conditions and follow up on agreements reached by the workers’ general assembly
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment by establishing and enforcing center rules and standards for workers and employers
• Address and mediate conflicts, ensure the center remains free of drugs, alcohol, and violence, and document incidents and concerns
• Build worker leadership, participation, and community at the DLC through one-on-ones, general assemblies, leadership development, peer-to-peer training, workshops, popular education, and civic engagement activities
• Educate and support day laborers regarding their legal, labor, civil, and human rights
• Provide information, referrals, and assistance with wage theft claims and connections to appropriate service providers
• Conduct outreach and job development with employers, businesses, and property owners to promote the DLC and connect them with day laborer services, including marketing, flyering, and community outreach activities
• Coordinate events, cultural activities, Encuentros, and other programs that promote worker participation, community building, and leadership development
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to connect day laborers with housing, immigration, health, safety, and other supportive services based on individual needs

Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds
• Community organizing training and experience
• Knowledge of and commitment to immigrant rights and social justice
• Knowledge of general construction and day labor jobs
• Strong communication, written and oral, and facilitation skills in English/Spanish
• Dedication and ability to work flexible, early morning hours, including Saturdays (may substitute chosen day of the week to work Saturdays)
• Basic knowledge of computer operations (Windows, Word, Excel, email, etc.) and office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and telephone
• Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out job description responsibilities
• Ability to deal with conflict resolution, including de-escalation and crisis management

Physical Demands:

Employees must be able to maneuver throughout the community in various locations of unknown accessibility and do phone or computer work for blocks of time. Must be able to lift and move paperwork and files up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

A modular building located next to the 71 Freeway serves as the office; street corners and parking lots where day laborers congregate, and neighborhood door-to-door knocking on occasion

PEOC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Health insurance coverage
• One (1) week paid vacation for the first two (2) years, then two (2) weeks vacation after that
• Paid holiday and sick days
• Two (2) week office closure for Winter Break

Strong communication, written and oral, and facilitation skills in English/Spanish