Program Administration & Outreach Coord Temp

Workers Justice Project (WJP) () was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP runs two long-standing workers centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

WJP is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE ().

The Program Administration & Outreach Coordinator will provide administrative and outreach support for all programs and training including OSHA and SST classes. This role works closely with the Program and Training Associate and workers rights organizers to handle administrative tasks ensure program requirements are met and conduct community outreach to recruit participants for on-site training and events.

The ideal candidate aligns with WJPs mission and vision has a strong track record in administrative processes demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and possesses experience in community outreach.

This is an essential on-site role (100% on-site). The Program Administration & Outreach Coordinator ensures that administrative and outreach activities are conducted professionally culturally sensitively and consistently with WJPs mission. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position.

This is a full-time TEMPORARY position with an anticipated end date of June 2026. Employment beyond June 2026 is dependent on available funding.

Essential Functions

Worker Outreach Organizer Responsibilities

• Communicate with workers mostly in Spanish about their rights available resources training opportunities and WJPs mission.
• Identify and engage target populations and key outreach locations including day-labor corners construction sites and community events.
• Conduct outreach through flyering canvassing tabling personal visits phone calls and text messages.
• Recruit workers for OSHA SST and other WJP programs and assist with registrations.
• Provide trainees with information about picking up cards certificates and other required materials.
• Respond to participant questions and help resolve issues as needed.
• Identify potential worker leaders and support their development including referrals to leadership trainings.
• Assist in planning and facilitating meetings assemblies and direct actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations to raise awareness of WJPs work.
• Collaborate with WJP staff across centers and teams to coordinate outreach efforts.
• Accurately document outreach activities registrations follow-ups and worker information in the database.
• Maintain knowledge of NYC neighborhoods and represent WJP professionally in all interactions.

Program & Training Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of trainee records classroom attendance files and records including confidential materials.
• Input data information into the databases such as Powerbase Google Drive NYC DOB Training Connect and others.
• Ensure that all data and paperwork is accurately entered and saved.
• Track program activities including event registration program participation and alumni updates.
• Manage data entry and work with program staff to accurately track members data.
• Ensure role related Google Drive files are up to date and organized appropriately.
• Create and update reports for development and program purposes.
• Collaborate with staff across the org to develop and drive the program
• Responsible for completing reports and program paperwork.
• Assists in completing other program goals and requirements such as answering phone calls and assisting members or workers with program questions requests or needs.
• Set up the logistics for Health and Safety trainings

Support additional projects and duties as assigned.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• A commitment to WJPs mission vision and values and our workers and worker justice.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish
• Spanish fluency is required
• Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in WJPs Strategic Plan.
• Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and other applications (Google Apps.)
• Strong administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction in pursuing projects and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds including people with different racial ethnic and class backgrounds people of different genders and people with disabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings and/or weekends.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to:

• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Able to commute using the NYC public transportation system.
• Able to work in an open office space.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Handle or feel objects tools or controls.
• Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move.
• Extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards.
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight.
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree

Compensation and Benefits

Location:Work will be primarily performed at the South Slope Worker Center/Hub on-site and occasionally at the Williamsburg Worker Center/Hub and will travel periodically. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Schedule:This is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated end date of June 2026. Employment beyond June 2026 is dependent on available funding. This role requires the ability to work WJPs regular business hours and the ability to work regularly in the evenings and on weekends.

Compensation:The starting salary for this position is $25 - $28 / hour.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays three weeks of vacation one week of personal holiday and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/WJPstrives to achieve excellence through a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black Indigenous People of Color Middle Eastern and North African Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates and LGBTQ2SIA candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents learning styles and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individuals performance and job qualifications. TSNE/WJP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race creed color religion native language gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin physical or mental disability age genetic information veteran status marital status parental status pregnancy race-based hairstyles or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class protection under the law or lack thereof TSNE/WJPcelebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture and it is who we are.

TSNE/WJPs EEO statement extends to volunteers interns contractors vendors and clients.