Director of Training

Director of Training 

The National Legal Advocacy Network seeks a full-time Director of Training to expand our work democratizing the law and empowering low-wage workers to change their workplaces and communities.  

Who We Are: 

The National Legal Advocacy Network (NLAN) is a national legal, non-profit organization that seeks to shift the balance of power towards greater equity in our economy and society by working with low-wage workers to exercise their legal rights and realize their collective power, developing the leadership of working-class people, resourcing worker-led organizations fighting for racial and economic justice, publicly demonstrating the consequences of low-road employment practices and innovating proactive policy solutions to build worker power and create systemic change.   

Our work employs 3 core strategies: 

1. Leadership Development: developing and providing legal empowerment trainings for low-wage workers so they can understand their rights, conduct peer to peer education and exercise greater control over their working conditions; training lawyers and legal organizations in how to best support efforts to build worker power; and creating opportunities for people of color, LGBTQ+ and working-class people in the legal profession.  
2. Partnership with Worker-Led Organizations: directly partnering with worker organizations to design, launch and win hybrid law and organizing campaigns; creating and maintaining a national legal referral network that is available to support worker centers and their members; conducting know your right trainings and legal clinics; providing policy and legislative support; and working with organizations to develop and implement best practices to protect organizations from opposition attacks. 
3. Strategic Legal Enforcement: engaging in impact litigation; providing legislative support for policy campaigns led by worker organizations; and developing and implementing co-enforcement schemes with enforcement agencies like the EEOC, NLRB or Attorney General’s offices. 

For more information, see www.n-lan.org 

What You Will Do: 

The Director of Training will work remotely and report to NLAN Co-Directors. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating digital legal empowerment trainings, legal clinics, and strategic case identification in partnership with our allies at Unemployed Workers United - a project designed to mobilize unemployed workers to demand solutions that address systemic inequality in a manner that supports our collective health, safety and dignity. This project is anchored by the National Black Worker Center, Mijente, Working Families Party, United for Respect and People's Action.  

Your work will involve: 

• working closely with worker-led organizations to develop training modules that meet their needs and goals 
• researching developments in the state and federal labor law 
• creating an accessible curriculum in collaboration with subject matter experts 
• developing popular education style and multimedia training materials to support the democratization of the law 
• facilitating and presenting during trainings, workshops, and clinics 
• conducting post-training follow up with participants to support ongoing leadership development 
• creating opportunities for NLAN legal referral network members to engage in the trainings and provide ongoing support to worker-led organizations 
• hosting ongoing train the trainer sessions and providing support as needed  
• identifying opportunities for revenue generation via trainings or the provision of legal services  

Who You Are: 

• You have a licensed Attorney, a  J.D. with organizing experience or an experienced organizer with experience as a legal worker or educator. 
• You are familiar with the Unemployment Insurance system. 
• You have experience in curriculum development, popular education methodologies, teaching/training, meeting facilitation and project management. 
• You are skilled in using digital tools to reach people, build relationships and convey complex concepts in a clear, accessible and compelling manner. 
• You have a strong understanding of racial and economic justice, how race and power shape systems in our society, and how grassroots organizing works in practice. 
• You are invested in and excited about the idea of continuous learning, reflection and collective growth. 
• You are relational. You have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy connecting with people and have a proven track record of developing and maintaining alliances. 
• You have strong project management skills and are able to work strategically and effectively as part of a remote team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meticulously track progress, and maintain close partnerships with allied organizations.  
• You are fluent in English and Spanish (strongly preferred).

Start Date, Compensation and Benefits: 

This role is an exempt, salaried position with a salary of $70,000.  Compensation also includes medical and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave and contribution from employer to a retirement plan. This is currently a 2-year position, with the possibility of extension contingent on available funding.   

NLAN staff work remotely and due to the pandemic are not traveling. However, when conditions are amenable, this position may require some travel.  

The start date for this position will be as soon as possible. 

To Apply: 

Email smaddali@n-lan.org with the subject line “Director of Training Application” and include a cover letter, resume and writing sample (training, curriculum, fact sheet, other popular education tools). 

We will consider applications on a rolling basis. Applications are due by Feb 1, 2021. 

National Legal Advocacy Network is a project of and fiscally sponsored by the National Employment Law Project. NLAN and NELP are equal opportunities, fair chance, affirmative action employers, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and individuals with past involvement with the legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.