Worker Rights And Protection Project (wrapp) Project Director

Full-time

No

H1: Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP) Project Director
H2: Job Announcement: Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Organization: Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Title: Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP) Project Director
Experience: Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice law in Indiana
Location: Statewide, can be located in any ILS office
Salary: Starting salary $65,401, range up to $96,743 depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Department: Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP)

Summary:
The Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP) Project Director is responsible for leading and supervising a statewide program that provides know-your-rights education and legal services to vulnerable communities, including immigrants, migrant farmworkers, and human trafficking survivors. The Project Director will also maintain a caseload and collaborate with other ILS offices and projects.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise a diverse team of advocates committed to helping low-wage workers and migrant farmworkers understand and exercise their legal rights
- Represent WRAPP clients, while also managing a caseload reflective of management responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, rules, grant requirements, and ILS policies
- Draft grant applications and reports for funders
- Represent ILS at community meetings and engage with statewide coalition partners
- Manage relationships with and provide legal trainings to community partners
- Collaborate with partners in strategic planning and impact litigation
- Respond to media inquiries and direct WRAPP's social media messaging
- Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies
- Help organize state and regional legal training events
- Ensure the project reaches all relevant areas of the state

Qualifications:
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
- Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice law in Indiana, or able to become licensed soon after acceptance
- Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed throughout Indiana
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with diverse populations

Compensation:
Starting salary is $65,401, with a range up to a maximum of $96,743, depending on experience. ILS also offers an excellent fringe benefit package including health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at / by submitting a letter explaining their interest and experience, a resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references. The position will remain open until filled, with preference given to early applicants. For questions regarding the application status, please contact ILS Human Resources at .

ILS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

Not specified

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, flex benefit plan

Spanish and English preferred

Legal representation, supervision, compliance, grant writing, community engagement, media relations, legal training, strategic planning, impact litigation, referrals, relationship building, communication, fluency in Spanish and English

Juris Doctorate degree

Online at / by submitting a letter, resume, and list of references

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, license to practice law in Indiana, fluency in Spanish and English preferred

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