Defense Coordinator

Core responsibilities:

• Manage a team of volunteers that operate the organization's Immigrant & Worker Defense Hotline
• Train, schedule, and recruit hotline volunteers to respond to calls in real time, and answer calls when no volunteers are available
• Follow up with people experiencing detention and wage theft, and contribute to other defense strategies as needed
• Coordinate other defense projects and trainings as needed, and maintain intake form and call incident data

This role creates positive change by managing a defense hotline that supports immigrants and workers facing detention and wage theft, directly protecting vulnerable communities and defending their rights.

Required qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to stay calm and grounded during tough moments, including when exposed to personal stories of detention and worker exploitation
• Demonstrated commitment to Siembra's values and theory of change
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and tasks appropriately
• Ability to use relevant technology (cell, laptop, WhatsApp and other messaging platforms, Google Docs)

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years experience working in related fields or relevant volunteer experience
• Journalism background
• Experience with ActionNetwork or other contact management platforms
• Experience with Canva or other design software

Competitive salary range of $71,500–$76,500 depending on experience, with benefits including:

• Fully employer-paid health insurance for staff and 100% coverage for dependents
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Remote office set up
• Monthly stipend of $100 for phone and internet
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

Siembra NC is a basebuilding organization focused on building power by organizing Latinos and workers throughout North Carolina, fighting to stop wage theft, defend rights, and organize the state into the best state for workers.