Workers’ Rights Program Director

Core Responsibilities

Serve as leadership/management team member, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making
Lead, manage, and mentor team members with clear accountability and effective work plan implementation
Recruit, hire, supervise Workers’ Rights Program team members
Provide mentorship and guidance to attorneys and support staff, with a focus on successful long-term litigation strategies and creative advocacy
Develop and manage the program budget and resources in partnership with the Finance Director that align with the program's goals and the organization's mission
Lead, model, and promote a healthy culture of collaboration and accountability for the organization and for the team
Strategy Development & Implementation
Develop and oversee the implementation of program goals and integrated advocacy strategies in collaboration with the Executive Team and the Senior Leadership Team, to advance a workers’ rights agenda on the local, state, and federal levels
Develop and lead impact litigation to expand workers’ rights, with guidance and support from the Legal Director, Litigation Director, and Senior Counsel
Develop direct service priorities and plans and oversee their implementation, with guidance and support from the Legal Director and Legal Services Director
Identify intersecting Workers’ rights work with other programs and collaborate on strategy and successful execution with other Program Directors
Develop community engagement, policy advocacy, and narrative shifting strategies and ensure successful execution with the Community Engagement, Policy, and Communications Departments
Community, Partner, & Funder Engagement
Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns
Establish and deepen relationships with grassroots partners, advocacy and legal organizations, and government officials to address immigrant workers’ rights issues; and oversee the Workers’ Rights program team’s engagement with coalition partners and community engagement strategies
Be an ambassador for the program and the organization, and effectively communicate ALC’s breadth of work in various fora, including conferences, coalitions, and meetings
In partnership with the Executive Director, and Chief Development Officer, engage with funders, including providing regular written analyses and identifying new opportunities
Work closely with the Development and Program staff on grant proposals, reporting, and fundraising events

Desired Qualifications

• J.D. degree and California bar membership, required
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in employment/workers' rights law, with legal services, policy advocacy, or state/federal court litigation approach; ideally with familiarity in practicing in a nonprofit organization
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience managing and supervising staff, and managing a team
• Excellent legal skills, taking and defending depositions, law and motion work, and discovery
• Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor the message to the audience
• Experience working with external co-counsel or in a coalition setting comprised of multiple organizational partners and demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts constructively
• Familiarity with the intersection of workers’ rights and other issues, such as immigration, national security and civil rights, and housing, a plus
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently and in collaboration with other attorneys, community advocates, and community-based organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to building power for and with grassroots communities
• Experience working with AMEMSA and API community members impacted by the immigration system is highly desired
• Problem solver and team player with a sense of humor
• Non-English language skills in AMEMSA and/or Asian languages are a plus, but not required

Application Process

Interested Candidates Should Submit Via BreezyHR
The Following Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
Three professional references (including at least two direct supervisor reference)