Inland Empire Day Laborer; Organizer-in-Training

Inland Empire Day Laborer (Organizer-in-Training) Pomona Economic Opportunity
• Pomona, CA, United States

Department: Worker Rights Department

Reports to: Worker Rights Director

Location: Inland Empire Region (Pomona, San Bernardino, Riverside)

Classification: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Pomona Economic Opportunity Center’s (PEOC) mission is to empower low-wage immigrant workers in Pomona and across the Inland Empire (IE) – Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We work towards a vision of a more just, equitable, healthier, safer, and welcoming society for immigrants and low-wage workers where they are no longer invisible or silenced, have a positive relationship with formal institutions, and have a more effective voice with policymakers in a society where all people have ample opportunity to thrive.

We further our values of dignity, accountability, and justice through our three areas of work:
Worker Rights (WR), Immigrant Rights (IR), and Housing Justice (HJ).

Since 1998, the Pomona Day Labor Center (DLC) has provided a safe place and second home for recent immigrants to access services, find employment opportunities, and learn new skills to improve their lives. We aim to provide our base of day laborers and household workers an opportunity to find safe work at a fair wage, obtain new trades/skills that improve their employability and quality of life, and organize/advocate for themselves regarding policies that directly impact their lives.

The Inland Empire Day Laborer Organizer-In-Training (OIT) is a full-time, entry-level position at the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) designed for individuals who are passionate about advancing immigrant worker justice. This position focuses on supporting the organizing and advocacy efforts of day laborers across the Inland Empire region, with a primary focus on construction, landscaping, and general labor industries.

The Day Laborer OIT will be guided by experienced organizers, participate in hands‑on training, help grow worker committees, develop leadership, and advance local campaigns. This is part of PEOC’s commitment to building grassroots leadership among immigrant workers and developing the next generation of movement organizers from the day laborer community.

This is an entry‑level position within our Organizer Training Program
, aimed at providing the skills and experience necessary to become a lead organizer. The Day Laborer OIT will receive weekly supervision, and participate in monthly political education and organizer development sessions.

• Conduct consistent outreach to day labor corners, hiring sites, and job centers across Pomona, San Bernardino, and Riverside
• Build relationships with day laborers and potential worker leaders through one‑on‑one conversations and group meetings
• Facilitate and support worker‑led meetings, including setting agendas, organizing turnout, and documenting decisions
• Help implement the PEOC’s Ladder of Engagement model for worker leadership development
• Assist in filing and documenting wage theft complaints and retaliation cases
• Participate in regional campaigns to expand worker protections, including Safe Hiring Zones near Home Depots
• Track member participation and campaign progress using PEOC’s Worker Rights database called Action Network and Action Builder
• Work collaboratively with PEOC’s team of organizers
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, trainings, and retreats

• Experience in or commitment to immigrant rights, labor rights, or community organizing
• Must be available for early morning hours (e.g., 6:00 AM–11:00 AM), and some evening or weekend hours, as needed
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

• Lived experience as a day laborer or low-wage worker is highly valued
• Basic digital skills (texting, emailing, using apps and databases) or willingness to learn

Employees must be able to maneuver throughout the community in various locations of unknown accessibility and do phone or computer work for blocks of time. They must also be…