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The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), an award-winning worker-led human rights organization, is hiring an FFP and Worker-driven Social Responsibility Expansion Coordinator to help ensure more farmworkers and other low-wage workers are protected and empowered by meaningful human rights programs. The position is based out of Immokalee, FL.

Join the internationally recognized, locally driven organization that forged the gold standard for human rights enforcement in agriculture. By being part of the CIW, you can help transform industries worldwide, ensuring that workers everywhere can safeguard their rights and dignity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Expansion Coordinator will work with a dynamic multi-lingual team who speak Spanish, English, Haitian Creole, and Mayan languages, and will jump into a fast-paced and exciting branch of the Fair Food Program’s multi-faceted work: Bringing the unprecedented human rights protections pioneered by the FFP and WSR Model to new industries and regions across the globe.

As a member of the CIW Staff, the Expansion Coordinator will work closely with the full CIW team as well as the Fair Food Standards Council (FFSC) staff to advance multiple collaborations and partnerships. Current projects include work in India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Ecuador, South Africa, and Chile, where local organizations are working to adapt the Fair Food Program’s model to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable and least protected workers. The Expansion Coordinator will connect with and maintain strong communication with our partners as well as our team.

The CIW seeks a dedicated, mission-driven individual comfortable communicating in both Spanish and English (additional languages are a plus). Experience living or working in rural settings in the United States or internationally is strongly recommended. Flexibility in relating to people from diverse cultures, languages, and professional backgrounds is essential. Curiosity, creativity, nimble thinking, and a sense of humor are also highly valued.

This position is based in Immokalee, Florida, the hometown of both the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Fair Food Program. Working in Immokalee means becoming part of a vibrant and resilient community that is helping transform agriculture and other low-wage industries worldwide. Applicants may also live/reside in the Ft. Myers or Naples area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Expansion Coordinator will collaborate on the following broad areas of work:

• Liaising with a variety of external partners, including worker organizations, academic experts, agribusiness owners, corporate representatives, consumer allies, government officials, law enforcement, journalists, and others
• Coordinating strategy sessions, partner calls and meetings, and follow-up
• Coordinating high-level delegations and visits to Immokalee
• Planning the logistics and agenda for an international exchange or a delegation coming to Immokalee
• Extensive research into a new industry or region
• Supporting the Immokalee community and local CIW operations in Immokalee, FL
• Interpreting and translating (Spanish/English) for in-person and virtual meetings as well as written materials
• Assisting with forced labor, sexual assault, and labor abuse cases and investigations, including regional travel and outreach to follow up on leads, accompanying survivors and witnesses, and research
• Providing support for ongoing Immokalee-based organizing efforts such as community meetings, the CIW Women’s Group, and the CIW’s local low-power FM station Radio Conciencia.

While CIW Staff may choose to commute from Fort Myers, Naples, or other locations around Immokalee, please note that being present in the CIW office is integral to the position, given responsibilities in the Immokalee community and on local farms. As such, this position is fully on-site in Immokalee with occasional travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Two or more years of experience in agriculture, human rights enforcement, supply chain transparency, or investigative work
• A deep commitment to advancing farmworker rights and following the leadership of workers
• Adaptability across diverse environments, from remote farm fields to university lecture halls
• Comfort communicating in both English and Spanish (additional languages —including Haitian Creole or Indigenous Mayan languages — are a plus)
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours
• Excellent sense of humor

Preferred:

• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications and tools
• Experience with technical as well as narrative writing
• Experience living or working in low-income, immigrant, or multicultural communities

In addition to these necessary skills, candidates with experience working or living outside of the U.S. are strongly encouraged to apply.

Periodic national and international travel is also required in support of the CIW’s broader work. These trips can involve presenting and public speaking, and interaction with students, corporate buyers, consumers, and faith-based organizations.