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Bilingual Farmworker Outreach Worker (Spanish/English) – Yakima
Descripción
Descripción
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP is a statewide team law firm and the Farmworker Unit (FWU) staff work in close cooperation with program attorneys, staff and other providers to bring high quality representation and a broad range of advocacy tools to address client needs in multiple forums.
NJP seeks applications from interested individuals for the position of Outreach Worker. The Outreach Worker will work as part of NJP’s Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is based in Eastern Washington and provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is especially interested in qualified candidates with professional, personal and/or service experience that allows them to contribute to and support the legal aid community’s commitment to race equity.
The FWU Outreach Worker will be assigned to NJP’s Yakima location. This is a regular full-time position covered by NJP’s collective bargaining agreement. This position is funded for up to one year from the start date, or until December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP is a statewide team law firm and the Farmworker Unit (FWU) staff work in close cooperation with program attorneys, staff and other providers to bring high quality representation and a broad range of advocacy tools to address client needs in multiple forums.
NJP seeks applications from interested individuals for the position of Outreach Worker. The Outreach Worker will work as part of NJP’s Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is based in Eastern Washington and provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers…
Compensación
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
Nivel de Idiomas
Spanish language proficiency is required including excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Spanish language proficiency is required including excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
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Cómo aplicar
Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources at resume@nwjustice.org
Cover letter should include description of any past experience and competence, personal or professional, working with low income or other marginalized communities, description of any past experience with Spanish speaking communities and immigrant populations.
Please reference “Outreach Worker” in the subject line.
Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources at resume@nwjustice.org
Cover letter should include description of any past experience and competence…
