Bilingual Outreach Worker
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Job Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Available:
Bilingual Outreach Worker
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc. (LAWO) a non-profit law firm is hiring two Outreach Workers to support the attorneys by conducting outreach to agricultural workers and their families throughout Ohio.
Each year more than 30000 agricultural workers and family members work in Ohio. They work with many hand-harvest crops including cucumbers tomatoes lettuce onions and peppers. They also work in packing sheds grading stations nurseries greenhouses and food processing plants.
Agricultural workers sometimes experience legal problems arising from violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and other federal and state protective statutes. Others encounter legal problems with housing family law domestic violence sexual harassment government benefits education immigration tax environmental hazards and other issues.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Outreach Workers is to visit agricultural labor camps and other housing sites throughout Ohio to inform workers about our services and accept applications for legal assistance. This is a full-time temporary position from mid-May 2026 through mid-August 2026 with a possible extension. The position requires daytime evening and occasional weekend hours. The position also requires occasional overnight outreach trips and an overnight training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Outreach Workers must have a valid drivers license be insurable and have access to an automobile. LAWO generally will have a car available for outreach but Outreach Workers may occasionally need to use their own vehicles. LAWO will reimburse authorized travel expenses.
We are looking for people who are bilingual in English and Spanish have excellent organizational and writing skills can relate well with clients and community groups are computer proficient and have a strong commitment to equity and justice.
LOCATION
The Outreach Workers will be located in LAWOs Findlay or Toledo office.
COMPENSATION
Pay is $22.50 per hour.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Non-exempt; 35-40 hours per week.
TO APPLY
Please visit to complete your application. Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for the position resume and three references. Hiring will be done on a rolling basis so please apply immediately if interested.
LAWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator at
