The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), a non-profit organization working to end sweatshop conditions in the global apparel industry, is seeking a Director of Outreach.
Background on the Worker Rights Consortium
The WRC was founded in 2000 and has emerged as a leading labor rights monitoring and enforcement organization.
The WRC:
* Investigates working conditions in factories around the world that produce clothing and other merchandise bearing the names of U.S. colleges and universities ($3 billion worth of such products are sold in the U.S. ever year; they are produced in hundreds of factories in dozens of countries in Asia, Latin America and other parts of the world).
* Works with our 82 affiliate colleges and universities, domestic and international non-governmental organizations, students and labor unions to end violations of worker rights where they are uncovered.
* Carries out worker education programs, in cooperation with local non-governmental organizations, to inform workers and worker advocates about Codes of Conduct and domestic and international labor law and the right of workers to lodge complaints and seek investigation of Code of Conduct violations.
* Disseminates information about factory locations and working conditions to colleges and universities, the media and the general public
* Conducts broader research on working conditions and worker rights issues in the global apparel industry and other manufacturing industries.
For news clips and other information on the WRC, visit our website: www.workersrights.org.
Responsibilities
Director of Outreach is a senior level position with responsibility for building and maintaining the WRC's relationships with non-governmental organizations around the world. Responsibilities include:
ß Serving as the WRC's primary liaison to non-governmental organizations in countries where the WRC conducts investigations and research (human rights groups, worker rights groups, women's organizations, civic groups, labor unions, etc.).
ß Working with other WRC staff to identify potential new NGOs partners who can participate in WRC investigations, joint research projects, and Code of Conduct training programs; conducting outreach to representatives of these organizations to discuss the WRC's programs and determine the feasibility of cooperative work.
ß Working with NGO partners to develop and carry out training programs to educate workers about the rights they enjoy under university Codes of Conduct and the mechanisms available to address violations of these rights.
ß Developing and disseminating informational materials about the WRC and university Codes of Conduct for the use of NGOs, workers and other interested parties.
The job is based in Washington, D.C. Substantial international travel is required.
Qualifications
Applicants for the position must have:
ß At least three years' experience at an organization (or organizations) concerned with worker rights and/or human rights issues
ß Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain inter-organizational relationships
ß Excellent verbal and written communications skills
ß Fluency in Spanish or an Asian language
ß A BS or BA degree, or foreign equivalent
In addition, it is preferable, but not essential, that applicants have experience working with human rights organizations, labor unions or other non-governmental organizations outside of the U.S.
Compensation
Competitive non-profit salary, commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
Equal Opportunity
The Worker Rights Consortium is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Send a résumé, a cover letter, and a writing sample by electronic mail to: wrc at workersrights.org. Put "Director of Outreach Search" in the subject line of the e-mail. The information may also be faxed to (202) 387-3292 (If faxing, please do not send a writing sample of more than 5 pages; longer writing samples may be mailed to: Worker Rights Consortium, 5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC 20005.)