Workers’ Rights Program Director

ALC is the nation’s first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since 1972, ALC has fought for access to affordable housing in San Francisco’s Chinatown, litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for the passage of landmark policy changes, and provided an array of services, including community education, advocacy, and direct client representation to further the rights of low-income immigrants and communities of color, across our Housing Rights, Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Justice, and National Democracy Initiative programs, and other emerging areas of law. Core Responsibilities

Serve as leadership/management team member, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making

Lead, manage, and mentor team members with clear accountability and effective work plan implementation

Recruit, hire, supervise Workers’ Rights Program team members

Provide mentorship and guidance to attorneys and support staff, with a focus on successful long-term litigation strategies and creative advocacy

Develop and manage the program budget and resources in partnership with the Finance Director that align with the program's goals and the organization's mission

Lead, model, and promote a healthy culture of collaboration and accountability for the organization and for the team

Develop and oversee the implementation of program goals and integrated advocacy strategies in collaboration with the Executive Team and the Senior Leadership Team, to advance a workers’ rights agenda on the local, state, and federal levels

Develop and lead impact litigation to expand workers’ rights, with guidance and support from the Legal Director, Litigation Director, and Senior Counsel

Develop direct service priorities and plans and oversee their implementation, with guidance and support from the Legal Director and Legal Services Director

Identify intersecting Workers’ rights work with other programs and collaborate on strategy and successful execution with other Program Directors

Develop community engagement, policy advocacy, and narrative shifting strategies and ensure successful execution with the Community Engagement, Policy, and Communications Departments

Develop and consistently maintain technical expertise on employment law, workers’ rights and related economic justice issues that impact our clients and communities

Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns

Establish and deepen relationships with grassroots partners, advocacy and legal organizations, and government officials to address immigrant workers’ rights issues; and oversee the Workers’ Rights program team’s engagement with coalition partners and community engagement strategies

Be an ambassador for the program and the organization, and effectively communicate ALC’s breadth of work in various fora, including conferences, coalitions, and meetings

In partnership with the Executive Director,and Chief Development Officer, engage with funders, including providing regular written analyses and identifying new opportunities

Work closely with the Development and Program staff on grant proposals, reporting, and fundraising events

Perform other duties as needed