Bilingual Outreach Worker

Each year more than 30,000 agricultural workers and family members work in Ohio. They work with many hand-harvest crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuces, onions, radishes, and peppers. They also work in packing sheds, grading stations, nurseries, greenhouses, and food processing plants.

Many agricultural workers encounter legal problems arising from violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, and other federal and state protective statutes, as well as problems with employment, tax, environmental hazards, sexual harassment, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, education, and other issues.

The primary responsibility of the Outreach Workers is to visit agricultural labor camps in Ohio, during the evening, informing workers about our services and workers’ rights, and accepting applications for legal assistance. Additional duties include community legal education, investigation and research, and other work assigned by LAWO advocates. This is a full-time, temporary position from mid-May 2025 through mid-August 2025, with a possible extension, located in LAWO’s Findlay office. Pay is $22.50 per hour, 35-40 hours per week. Outreach Workers must have a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and have access to an automobile. LAWO generally will have a car available for outreach, but Outreach Workers occasionally may need to use their own vehicles. LAWO will reimburse authorized travel expenses.

We are looking for people who are bilingual in English and Spanish and committed to advancing the rights of agricultural workers, have excellent organizational and writing skills, can relate well with low-income clients and community groups, are computer proficient, and have a strong commitment to the rule of law. Daytime, evening, and weekend work and travel required. Position may require overnight trips.

Please visit https://www.lawolaw.org/careers-with-lawo/ to complete your application. Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for the position, resume, and three references. Hiring will be done on a rolling basis so please apply immediately if interested.