Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. (RMM)
Our Mission: We create hope, justice, and empowerment with farmworking and rural families in New York by building community and developing leaders through advocacy, education and the arts.
Our Vision: We envision a New York State where farmworking and rural families are empowered, are treated with dignity and respect, and have the opportunities and resources they need to thrive.
Our goals for Western New York include the following:
- Creating a Center that is a hub of energy/activity in the region for farmworkers, rural workers, and youth that focuses on farmworker justice, welcomes people from across NYS, and supports union organizing.
- Developing a strong Rural Academy of the People.
- Developing a solid rural Youth Empowerment Program (YEP).
- Developing a strong Rural Women’s Empowerment Program.
- Building a strong ally and donor base.
- Working hand-in-hand with the YEP team, which includes helping to develop and implement semi-annual statewide YEP Retreats, Institutes and Summer Overnight Leadership Camp.
Working in partnership with RMM staff, the Western New York Associate Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
- Work with the WNY Regional Coordinator to develop our Liturgia Center as a center for farmworkers, rural workers and ally leadership by nurturing relationships with partners, including Grace!, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and others.
- Work with the WNY Regional Coordinator to develop new programming and activities.
- Outreach within the farmworker and rural worker communities by reaching out to and meeting with workers throughout the region in their homes and camps, by phone, etc.
- Run and coordinate the Justice Organization of Youth (JOY) program, including:
- Design a yearlong curriculum that includes goals and activities.
- Coordinate and supervise regular weekly meetings and sub-meetings of JOY, ensuring participation, leadership development and safety.
- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Wayne, Ontario, Seneca and Yates counties.
- Arrange transportation for JOY meetings, the Summer Day Program and other events in WNY.
- Run and coordinate the College Prep Program (CPP), including:
- Maintaining or updating the CPP curriculum to include workshops for students and parents.
- Coordinate regular meetings with members to ensure participation and increase graduation rates.
- Plan the Summer Institute.
- Maintain the College Prep Program Newsletter, with updates for students.
- Develop relationships with parents, helping them to be allies of the program.
- Recruit and supervise interns, counselors and volunteers.
- Direct the Summer Day Program (onsite presence), develop and implement a transportation system (which may involve you driving as well).
- Develop the curriculum for the Summer Day Program (utilizing an organization-wide summer theme).
- Recruit for and participate at our Summer Overnight Leadership Camp.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the WNY Regional Coordinator.
Requirements of the Position Include:
- Experience working with youth, especially disenfranchised youth.
- Experience in working for systemic changes.
- Committed to social and economic justice among disenfranchised communities.
- Bilingual preferred but not required .
- Strong interest in working with community-based organizations, including faith and academic communities, who will become partners to the program.
- Creative and flexible — realizing this is more than a “9-to-5” job.
- Able to work evenings regularly and occasionally on weekends.
- A strategist with strong interpersonal, networking and organizing skills.
- An independent worker who is also committed to teamwork.
- Self-motivated, with excellent speaking skills
- Proficiency in computer packages, including MS Office applications and Google Drive.
- A driver’s license and a willingness to drive many miles to connect with students and partners.
- A willingness to work with participants at home, at school and in the community.
This is a full-time position with flexible hours and days, based out of our Center in Lyons, NY.
Compensation includes:
- Salary of $65,000
- Full medical and dental Insurance
- Four weeks of vacation
- Contributions to a retirement plan (403b)
To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter to:
Wilmer Jimenez, Chief Program Officer
Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc.
PO Box 475
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
RMM’s Global Non-discrimination Policy provides that we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, pregnancy, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and political affiliation.