La Coalición de Organizaciones Latino-Americanas conecta, fortalece y organiza a comunidades para tomar acción por los derechos de los y las inmigrantes en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. COLA lucha por comunidades inclusivas en donde todos y todas vivan con justicia, libertad e igualdad. Para más información sobre COLA visite www.colawnc.org.
FLOC is a farm worker union that has been fighting for better working conditions for farm workers in Ohio and North Carolina since the mid 1960’s. Union members live and work in North Carolina and we are looking for one full time staff and two summer interns to assit us in organizing farmworkers in North Carolina.
Blueprint North Carolina is a partnership of more than 50 different local organization whose goal is to influence NC state policy so that people here benefit from more progressive policies such as better access to health care, higher wages, more affordable housing, a safer, cleaner environment, and freedom from discrimination. See attached document for information on the job opening for Director of Communications.
Description of Work: The outreach worker acts under the direction and supervision of the outreach coordinator. S/he is responsible for completing basic health assessments, referrals, and follow-up to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. This position requires flexible hours (evenings and weekends may work from 12 noon to 9 pm- during peak harvest season), a valid NC driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
2013 marks the Washington Peace Center’s 50th anniversary. Since 1963, we have been active on many fronts: from opposing the Vietnam War and acting as the main local office for draft counseling in the 1960’s; to confronting the US government's interventionist policy in Latin America in the ’80's; to working on local racial and economic justice issues and opposing the first Gulf War in the ’90’s.
The North Carolina Migrant Education Program is looking for applicants to work as Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for one year. The program offers the opportunity to determine needs and design educational programs to meet the needs of farmworker children and youth.
NY Union Semester combines hands-on experience at a New York City labor union or other worker host organization with academic course work. This one-semester internship is open to undergraduates and college graduates from the U.S. and other countries.
Critical Exposure is a non-profit organization that teaches youth the power of photography and their own voices to be advocates for school reform and social change. VISTA members working with Critical Exposure will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and will be an integral part of helping to support and strengthen the organization's growth and operations. VISTAs will be encouraged to take initiative on projects addressing areas of need that they identify and will have the opportunity to work closely with Critical Exposure's four permanent staff members.
World Learning, an international organization specializing in educational, development and exchange programs is seeking a Public Private Partnership to contribute significantly to the implementation of a USAID-funded workforce development project in Mexico. It is a full-time, position based in northern Mexico (exact location TBD). This position is contingent on World Learning being awarded funding. Project duration is three years. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) PPP Specialist - Mexico in the subject heading as soon as possible, explaining why you are best qualified for this position to recruitment3@worldlearning.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Mexican nationals and residents are highly encouraged to apply.
El Vínculo Hispano (EVH) is a grassroots non-profit organization that empowers Hispanics to overcome the challenges they face as immigrant and find their voice in the community. We seek a dynamic, self-motivated and bilingual Victims of Crime Specialist to administer our ongoing Victims of Crime or Fraud Program. Latinos are at an increased risk of victimization due to language barriers, limited knowledge of the criminal justice system, victims’ rights, and available resources.
