Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund

Program Coordinator

Based in Alameda, CA

 

ABOUT THE MAINTENANCE COOPERATION TRUST FUND (MCTF) 
The Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund (MCTF) is a California statewide watchdog organization that works to abolish illegal and unfair business practices in the janitorial industry. Working with enforcement agencies, the MCTF drives the process of enforcing the law to expose the unfair advantage law breakers gain over law-abiding competitors. Over the years, the MCTF has been effective in exposing systemic unfair business practices and rampant exploitation, such as wage theft, and other unlawful activity that destabilize the industry and violate workers’ rights. 

The MCTF is currently searching for a Program Coordinator covering our Alameda office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Assist the Coordination Team with the overall management and administration of regional programming, including but not limited to:

• Manage team and regional offices, including developing and implementing staff evaluations and skill strengthening plans;
• In coordination with the team asses & develop response plans to field and case activity; 
• Coordinate efforts with workers, industry stakeholders, enforcement and advocacy organizations; 
• Manage and update internal databases; 
• Manage the development of investigations and cases;
• Advocate before various agencies, with a specific focus at the California Labor Commission;
• Design interactive training material on wage theft, and workplace harassment and exploitation and execute trainings for staff, workers, employers and agencies; 
• Develop and execute case strategies;
• Testify at government hearings, speak with media and prepare workers’ to do the same; 
• Coordinate and manage regional data and documentation needed for program grants administration, reports, budgets and proposals;
• Attend program meetings, training, and staff meetings when needed. 
• Manage email groups, collaborative documents, and meeting agendas and minutes. 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Life experience with the janitorial industry or other immigrant and low wage workforce/worker organization and three or more years of work experience in investigation, advocacy, or organizing;
• Fluent in Spanish and English; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish; 
• Demonstrated commitment to transformational change, worker rights, civil rights, and social justice;
• Self-motivated, including ability to lead a team independently, while maintaining ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Experience working in diverse communities and environments;
• Prior experience with database use and maintenance preferred;
• Ability to travel both regionally and throughout the State up to 3 times a month 
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to attend trainings or other organizational activities;
• California Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable car required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position and reports to the Executive Director and Field Director; 
• Competitive salary for a nonprofit organization, $70,000 – $75,000 depending on experience
• Excellent medical benefits package;
• Generous paid time off benefits, including paid vacation, paid holidays, monthly accrual of paid sick time, bereavement leave; 
• Phone stipend; and Car allowance in addition to salary. 

To Apply: 
Submit a cover letter explaining qualification and résumé via email to nflores@mctf.info (Attn: Chloe Osmer. Email subject Alameda Program Coordinator Résumé). 

* The MCTF is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ, immigrants, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

The position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.