Job vacancies

We are currently looking for a Worker Rights Organiser.

Deadline for applications is April 5th, 2024

 

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI)

MRCI works to advance the rights of migrant workers and their families at risk of exploitation, social exclusion, and discrimination. Founded in 2001, we work at the intersection of the labour market and immigration system, in low-paid, precarious sectors of employment – homecare, agri-food, cleaning and in restaurants. We work to empower people at risk of exploitation, bullying and harassment to take collective action to deliver their rights.

Worker Rights Organiser – Job Description

The Worker Rights Organiser will be responsible for reaching out to, assisting and advising people employed in a number of job sectors that experience low-pay, exploitation and high levels of non-compliance with employment and health and safety laws.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • To reach out and build relationships with workers in specified job sectors across large geographical areas and across multiple nationalities and languages.
  • Support and guide individuals and groups to develop and implement actions to assert and claim their rights.
  • Assist people to develop their skills, knowledge and analysis through education sessions on employment rights, health and safety, organising.
  • Provide casework supports.
  • Assist in preparing and conducting research, surveys and reports.

Person specifications

Essential:

  • Ability to work in a diverse, multilingual and intercultural context.
  • Good working knowledge of Ireland’s employment and health and safety laws.
  • Experience in tackling injustice and advancing rights.
  • Capacity at using technology for documentation, data management, and virtual communication.
  • A self-starter who has the ability to be creative, flexible and innovative.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

  • Multi-lingual skills
  • Good working knowledge or Ireland’s immigration system and social welfare entitlements.
  • Previous workplace or community organising experience
  • Full clean drivers’ licence

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary range of €42,800 – €45,800 based on experience (negotiable)
  • Full time 5 days, 35 hours per week
  • This is a hybrid working role with some days per week required in office
  • The schedule of weekly hours is flexible and will likely include frequent evening and some weekend hours
  • 25 days annual leave
  • A diverse working environment with flexible and supportive working arrangements
  • Pension contribution of 5% of salary to a PRSA

How to Apply

You need to email a CV and cover letter marked Worker Rights Organiser to hr@mrci.ie by midnight 5th April 2024.

Each application will receive an email acknowledgment upon receipt of application. Shortlisting will take place the week starting April 8th and interviews will be held the week starting April 15th.

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with direct experience of migration to Ireland. MRCI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information on MRCI, see www.mrci.ie

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There are currently no internship positions or volunteering opportunities available at MRCI.

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