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JOB TITLE: Community Organizer

POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt

SALARY: $60,000 annually

LOCATION: Miami-Dade County

START: Flexible

Beyond the Bars is seeking one full-time Community Organizer to organize low-wage workers with criminal records residing in Miami-Dade County. This position requires fluency in Spanish.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Beyond the Bars is a worker center in South Florida building the social and economic power of workers with criminal records and their families to transform the industries that rely on their labor and open new doors to industries they’ve long been excluded from. Through organizing, advocacy, education, research, support, and cross-movement solidarity, we fight for a just and thriving future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Organizers at Beyond the Bars are responsible for carrying out outreach, education, leadership development, and base-building activities with workers with criminal histories in Miami-Dade County and the southern part of Broward County. This position will include conducting worker outreach; building relationships with workers, responsible employers, employer associations, and community stakeholders; setting up one-on-one meetings with workers; facilitating worker leadership development; creating a sector-based committee of worker leaders; organizing meetings, workshops, and trainings to engage, educate, and activate workers; supporting the launch of a worker-driven campaign to raise labor standards and protections in a target industry.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Organizers at Beyond the Bars must be committed to our mission and vision. They are dedicated to building the power, leadership, and self-determination of low-wage workers with records. Their energy and passion holds a room. They are able to build rapport with new people and establish and maintain trust with other low-wage workers, organizational partners, and government officials. They must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. And finally, they must be able to manage multiple projects, possess strong organizational skills, and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

For this position, Spanish fluency is required, along with access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Applicants with the following qualifications will receive priority:

• Experience with community organizing, worker center organizing, or labor unions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Canva

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $60,000 annually. The position reports directly to the Co-Executive Director. Given worker schedules and availability, this position will require nontraditional hours, including early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours. Flexible work schedules will be accommodated when possible. As a worker center with a commitment to workplace justice and fair employment practices, following a three-month candidacy period, staff members will be employed on a for-cause, not an at-will, basis. 

TO APPLY

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@beyondthebars.com. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

JOB TITLE: Labor Pool Outreach Specialist

POSITION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

WAGES: $25/hour

LOCATION: On-site at labor pools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties

DATES: June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 (start date flexible)

Beyond the Bars is hiring a part-time Community Outreach Specialist to support our efforts to identify labor violations experienced by labor pool workers with records in South Florida. This position will focus on documenting worker experiences, identifying patterns of abuse, and building relationships with workers excluded from traditional labor protections. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Beyond the Bars is a worker center in South Florida building the social and economic power of workers with criminal records and their families to transform the industries that rely on their labor and open new doors to industries they’ve long been excluded from. Through organizing, advocacy, education, research, support, and cross-movement solidarity, we fight for a just and thriving future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-person outreach at labor halls

• Engage workers in brief structured conversations to understand workplace conditions, including pay, hours, safety, and job site experiences

• Document worker accounts and help identify trends and patterns related to wage theft, unsafe working conditions, discrimination, and other labor issues

• Support organizing staff in building and updating contact lists of labor pool workers

• Offer know-your-rights materials and explain how workers can access support or explore their options

• With the worker’s informed and voluntary consent, assist in connecting them to appropriate resources

• Maintain accurate records of outreach conversations, referrals, and follow-ups

• As needed, participate in organizing team meetings and contribute to strategy discussions around labor pool advocacy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Willing to work non-traditional hours, including very early mornings when day laborers are lining up at labor halls for work

• Spanish fluency required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport quickly with low-wage workers from diverse backgrounds

• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

• Ability to work independently in the field and document findings clearly

• Prior experience as paralegal, investigator, or service provider preferred

• Lived experience with the criminal legal system or temporary work is valued

COMPENSATION

• $25/hour, part-time (20 hours/week)

• This is a non-exempt, hourly position

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and a brief note (no formal cover letter required) to jobs@beyondthebars.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.