Seasonal Bilingual Outreach Worker
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Job Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Available:
Seasonal Bilingual Outreach Worker
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc. (ABLE) is a nonprofit law firm established over 50 years ago to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities have the same access to justice as people that can afford to retain an attorney.
About the Position
Outreach Workers are a vital part of our outreach team helping us reach as many agricultural workers as possible during the busiest time of year across Ohio. Each year more than 60000 agricultural workers and their family members work in Ohio. They are involved in harvesting various crops including cucumbers tomatoes lettuce onions radishes and peppers. Additionally they work in packing sheds grading stations nurseries greenhouses food processing plants and animal production facilities.
Agricultural workers often face legal challenges due to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and other federal and state protective statutes. They may also encounter issues related to taxes immigration environmental hazards sexual harassment government benefits housing domestic violence civil rights education and more.
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Outreach Workers is to visit agricultural housing and labor camps in Ohio during the evening hours. Their role is to inform workers about our services and their rights and to accept applications for legal assistance. This is a full-time temporary position that will run from mid-May 2026 through mid-August 2026. One outreach worker will be based in Toledo while others will be located in Dayton or Toledo.
Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to promoting social justice for agricultural workers. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish possess excellent organizational and writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with under-resourced clients and community groups. Proficiency with computers and a strong commitment to the rule of law are also essential. ABLE will provide training and daily supervision by experienced staff including attorneys paralegals and outreach coordinators.
Outreach Workers must have a valid drivers license be insurable and have access to an automobile. ABLE generally has a vehicle available for outreach purposes but Outreach Workers may also need to use their own carsCompensation
$22.50 per hour
Employee Status
Non-Exempt 30-40 hours per week
Location
The position is in-person in Toledo or Dayton. It requires daytime evening and occasional weekend work as well as travel and involves multiple overnight trips.
How to Apply:
Please visit to complete your application. Please include a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications a resume and three references. The hiring will be done on a rolling basis so please apply immediately if you are interested.
ABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment welcoming to all requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator at
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
About Company
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a non-profit regional law firms that provide high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.
