Executive Director, Justice At Work

The Executive Director of Justice at Work leads the organization in the day-to-day pursuit of its mission, appearing on behalf of the organization and the movement it represents, hiring and directing staff and consultants, and is responsible for fundraising, directing its programmatic, policy, and legal activities, and carrying out strategies and policies set by the Board.

The Executive Director is expected to be a collaborative leader and team builder who, with the Justice at Work staff, builds and maintains strong partnerships with farmworker organizations, allied groups, policymakers, federal and state agency leaders, funders, other volunteers, and progressive voices in the labor, immigrant, environmental, public health, food, and agricultural worker communities.

Responsibilities :

• Articulate a vision where workers are treated with dignity, protected from dangerous working and living conditions, and are suitably compensated for their work.
• Strategically manage and deploy JAW’s resources to achieve maximum impact to achieve its mission.
• Create and manage an office environment in which employees are valued and supported.
• Support the development and pursuit of a policy agenda advocating for the interests of workers on a national and state level.
• Participate in individual and high-impact litigation in collaboration with allied organizations.
• Converse with local, statewide, and national organizations including grassroots organizations that work to achieve justice for workers.
• Increase resources by cultivating new sources of revenue and communicating effectively with existing funders.
• Strategic decision-making regarding cases, advocacy, and policy-making the organization undertakes.

Qualifications :

• 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably with organizations committed to working with underserved clients and communities.
• Experience working in immigration and / or employment law is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; a law degree is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and can lead a team to success.
• Knowledge of HR labor relations and / or work experience with union relations.
• Ability to cultivate and develop relationships with donors, including individuals, foundations, and government entities.
• Experience or ability to create a strategy in response to the current challenges facing the organization and the constituency it represents.
• An awareness of current laws, policies, and customs that impact workers.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to apply racial justice principles in the workplace.
• Experience and comfort with a fast-paced work environment.
• Track record of successfully developing and executing a strategic plan including an effective, strategic communications and advocacy plan.
• Experience in recruiting, training, leading, and retaining quality staff who are values-driven.

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