International Labor Rights Forum seeks Executive Director - $100k to $120k
The Board of the International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF), a 34-year old non-profit based in Washington, D.C., seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization. ILRF is a human rights organization with a budget of almost $2 million a year, dedicated to promoting dignity and justice for workers in the global economy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Detailed knowledge of international human rights, international labor standards, and issues affecting workers in globalized industries.
A commitment to movement building and grassroots organizing. An understanding of global labor movements, especially trade union movements in the Global South, strongly preferred.
A post-graduate degree in law, development, human rights, or other relevant field.
Extensive experience managing in the social justice sector. Experience managing in a unionized staff environment strongly preferred.
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in another language or other languages strongly preferred.
Strong track record of non-profit fundraising from a diversity of sources.
Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies, including experience producing high-quality written material.
Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.
Commitment to anti-oppression principles and practice, and experience and sensitivity in working in multicultural, multiracial environments.