Somos Un Pueblo Unido Protecting Immigrants' Rights in New Mexico

Somos Un Pueblo Unido 1205 Parkway Dr, Suite B Sante Fe, NM   87507   telephone: 505-424-7832 fax: 505-438-8518 email: somos@rt66.com

(En Español, aquí)
Contact: Marcela Díaz, Somos Un Pueblo Unido

Summary:

Organizer will implement workers’ rights project geared toward Latino immigrant workers in Santa Fe. Duties include: conducting outreach to immigrant community; organizing “know-your-rights” workshops; recruiting and training members and leaders; and working with workers and allies to promote improved workplace policies.

Qualifications:

1. Experience working in low-income immigrant communities.
2. Fluency in Spanish and English.
3. Must be knowledgeable regarding immigration issues.
4. Must be able to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
5. Computer literacy including being able to work with word processing,
   database and publishing programs.

1. Implement community education campaign about worker protections and remedies that includes radio, newspaper, and television advertisements.
2. Organize workers’ rights workshops for immigrants.
3. Train Spanish-speaking volunteers to conduct know-your-rights workshops.
4. Work with immigrant workers and allies to conduct research and organize local campaigns to improve workplace conditions.