Troubleshooter
ORGANIZATION: Workers Defense Project (Houston)
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Troubleshooter
Volunteer Position Description
PURPOSE
Workers Defense Project seeks to empower volunteers and expand the Volunteer Program by creating an administrative team. The Troubleshooter will provide additional support to the Volunteer Program by making sure that everything is running smoothly and by solving problems as they arise.
ACTIVITIES
- Communicate with volunteers and paid staff on a periodic, informal basis to assure that everything is going smoothly.
- Provide volunteers with an extra "ear" as a sort of ombudsman service.
- Help volunteers who work off-site to maintain a strong connection to the organization.
- Communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator and other administrative team members on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be approachable and have good communication skills.
- Must be creative and inclusive.
- Be present and on time for shifts and meetings.
TIME FRAME
- We ask that you commit to 6 months in this role in order for us to properly evaluate this new position.
- We estimate that this role will require 3 hours of work per week, but this is subject to change.
SITE/SUPERVISION
- Work takes place at our office, 5604 Manor Road, or can be done remotely.
- The position is supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator, who will provide preliminary orientation and ongoing support.
- Contact laura@workersdefense.org for next steps in getting started.
BENEFITS
- Supporting our mission to empower low-income workers by making sure that the Volunteer Program is running smoothly.
- Professional experience in managing problems and problem-solving.
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About Workers Defense Project (Houston)
Location:
4800 W 34th St., #C13, Houston, TX 77092, US
Mission Statement
Workers Defense Project is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships.
Description
WDP was founded in August 2002 by employees and volunteers of Casa Marianella, a local Austin shelter, to address the problem of unpaid wages for Austin’s low-wage workers. We are a worker center and part of a national movement of organizations that seek to provide low-wage workers with the resources they need to improve their working and living conditions. The project provides a source of power and hope for low-wage workers who have little access to these important resources. WDP is one of the few organizations in Texas working to address workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers. The organization is one of the most established worker centers in the South and a leader in fighting for fair conditions for working people.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5604 Manor Rd.Austin, TX 78723
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours/week for 6 months