Job Opening

Community Organizer Opening
Justice for Workers Campaign
Centro Campesino Inc.

• Full-Time
• Salary: 25,000.00 starting
• Location: Owatonna, MN

The workers' justice campaign works to defend the basic human, civil and labor rights of our members and the community we represent. The scope of work includes but is not limited to:
• Increasing and promoting Centro's membership in order to have a powerful base that will be protected and united under that membership.
• Conducting workshops around southern Minnesota to educate workers about their basic rights and how to proceed when those rights are violated.
• Work closely with allied organizations and government agencies to promote the workers' right to bargain in good faith with their employers to promote the end of injustice and mistreatment.
• Organize legal clinics and resources for our members.
• Utilize public direct action to put pressure on companies that refuse to negotiate with workers and listen to their demands.
• Defend our members ‘dignity from any company or employer that exploits and oppresses them.
• Develop leaders from the community that will act as justice promoters and promote worker’s rights in their communities.
• Work with allied representatives to promote the passage of legislation to protect worker’s rights.
• Organize the migrant worker community during the agricultural season
• Rise funding and organize fundraising activities for the campaign.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to allies and groups interested in learning about our work.
• Develop educational material, reports and curriculums to promote worker’s rights.

Requirements:
• Bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Have own vehicle and be able to drive
• Flexibility to work on weekends and late hours
• Travel as require for work
• Basic experience using computer programs
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to work well on a team

If you are interested in the position mail a letter of interest along with your resume to:
Attn: Victor Contreras / Executive Director
216 N Oak Ave.
PO BOX 525
Owatonna, MN 55060
For more information please contact: 507-446-1130