Join Our Team

We’re always looking for talent to add to our dynamic team. If you don’t see a fit for yourself here, please see our volunteer opportunities or contact us. Current available positions include:

Web Development Engineer
Development Architect
Product Development Associate
Financial Analyst
Corporate Attorney
Legal Affairs Associate
Fundraising Associate
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Communications Associate
Research Lead

Position: Web Development Engineer
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: CTO

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in web development for a start-up company. We will rely on you to coordinate the selection, installation, configuration and maintenance of HCI infrastructure and equipment for LaborVoices.

Responsibilities

Own web development—design from beginning to end—from design and implementation, to launch and support.
Coordinate between several stakeholders including members of our engineering team, application designers, managers, and engineers on other teams.
Review the UI and API designs of your peers, as well as fix bugs and troubleshoot operational issues as they occur.
Report to senior Executives, particularly the CTO.

Qualifications & Expectations

Demonstrated passion for HCI and building rich and innovative user experiences.
Experience translating design mockups and prototypes into working application designs.
Experience building large-scale applications using JavaScript, JSON, and Ajax.
Background in HTML/XHTML creating/editing, file management.
Working knowledge of JavaScript, Flash and DOM scripting.
Familiar with various CMS solutions (e.g. Drupal, DotNetNuke, Joomla, Custom Applications).
Experience converting PhotoShop/ImageReady files into HTML pages.
Server-side web-programming language required (such as ASP, ASP.NET, Coldfusion, JSP or PHP).
Strong knowledge of performance, scalability, availability, and security best practices for the web.
Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment using Scrum and Test Driven Development.
Solid coding practices including peer code reviews, unit testing, and a preference for agile development.
Bachelor’s degree – preferably in computer science or a similar degree.
Genuine excitement about technology, with a strong interest in learning about and playing with the latest technologies. Must be a self-starter and motivated.
2-4+ years of software development experience.

Compensation

We greatly value your interest in supporting LaborVoices through your expertise and hard work. As we are currently a start-up operation, we will compensate you with sweat equity, commensurate to your existing salary. You will be a part of a groundbreaking, social entrepreneurship initiative that will improve the migrant labor market and positively impact the lives of millions.

Organizational Profile

LaborVoices (LV) promotes transparency in labor markets by allowing migrant workers around the world to fact-check prospective employers and employment conditions by accessing the LaborVoices mobile phone application. LaborVoices is a migrant worker job review portal that maintains employer reviews created by workers for workers. We believe that workers who know more about their employers can make better decisions and avoid abuse. This model will benefit workers, supply chain managers, regulators and consumers, and contribute to building a world in which all people have access to fair and decent work.

Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Development Architect
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: CTO

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in managing and developing mobile and web technology products. We will rely on you to explore technology options for LaborVoices, recruit and coordinate a development team, and develop solutions to support the innovative LaborVoices mission.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine our technology pathway.
Develop and refine our voice, SMS and web interfaces for crowd-sourced data collection and distribution.
Develop audio, SMS, and web advertising systems.
Develop transcription and translation/transcoding BPO/machine solutions.
Develop textual analysis solutions.
Recruit and coordinate a software team to support this role.
This position will receive significant support from Administration, Partnership Development, and Contractor Staff.
This role will have wide latitude, with guidance from the CTO.

Qualifications & Expectations

Computer Science degree preferred, graduate students welcome
10+ hours/wk for a minimum 3 month commitment
4-5 yrs experience in programming (Python, Java, HTML/Javascript, MySQL, Lua)
Experience in mobile application development
Experience in IP telephony
Organizational skills and experience with managing product development
Open source software development experience (e.g. http://code.google.com/p/avaajotalo/)

Compensation
We greatly value your interest in supporting LaborVoices through your expertise and hard work. As we are currently a start-up operation, we will compensate you with sweat equity. You will be a part of a groundbreaking, social entrepreneurship initiative that will improve the migrant labor market and positively impact the lives of millions.

Organizational Profile
LaborVoices (LV) promotes transparency in labor markets by allowing migrant workers around the world to fact-check prospective employers and employment conditions by accessing the LaborVoices mobile phone application. LaborVoices is a migrant worker job review portal that maintains employer reviews created by workers for workers. We believe that workers who know more about their employers can make better decisions and avoid abuse. This model will benefit workers, supply chain managers, regulators and consumers, and contribute to building a world in which all people have access to fair and decent work.

Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Product Development Associate
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: Product Development Manager

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in project management. We will rely on you to participate in a matrix of teams to execute against our vision and product strategy.

Responsibilities

Implement a transparent and prioritized product roadmap to satisfy business and customer needs
Develop business models and presentations to support new business opportunities – from new features to new products to new markets
Track metrics and execute analysis that communicates the success and competitive advantage of features and/or products
Develop requirements documents and marketing plans to execute against opportunities
Perform primary and secondary research to drive ecosystem insights back into products
Support internal business development team efforts to win partner deals with sustainable solutions
Manage the on-time delivery of new products to partners
Work with partners to ensure new products meet their needs throughout the partner lifecycle (negotiation, development-integration, launch, reporting)
Provide marketing / sales support through online and offline tools
Support partnerships as necessary to drive product growth and commercial success
This role will have wide latitude, with guidance from the Product Development Manager and the President.

Qualifications & Expectations

Strong product management experience, preferably at the intersection of the social and corporate sectors in global supply chains
Experience interacting with NGOs, trade unions, investors and governments preferred
Experience developing business strategies and executing against them in the marketplace
Experience solving complicated problems for partners and end users
Experience maneuvering complex organizations and dealing with ambiguity while being results-oriented
Experience distilling product nuances into strategic recommendations
Experience interacting with senior executives in a cohesive and succinct manner
Ability to represent LaborVoices and its product at industry conferences
Ability to unite motivate, manage and work with all critical functional teams around a single vision – both verbally and through well-written documentation
Technical aptitude to rapidly develop deep understanding of current product suite; ability to motivate developers and other technical teams
Ability to analyze competitive landscapes and execute roadmaps that lead to sustainable product differentiation from the competition
Willingness to travel and spend time with partners
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing, technical degree preferred
A passion for identifying new, compelling feature ideas
Interpersonal skills needed to effectively collaborate in a way that builds credibility with internal and external customers
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and public speaking skills
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)
10+ hours/wk for a minimum 3 month commitment

Compensation

Organizational Profile

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Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Financial Analyst
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: CFO

We are seeking a highly motivated financial professional with strong experience in analyzing expenditures, cost controls and cash flow, for a start-up company. We will rely on you to participate in budgeting, financial reporting, analysis and financial statement interpretation. You will also assist in raising funds and managing relationships with potential investors and other funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

Analyze the Company’s financial plans and practices, including accounting, budget, and contracting as well as reporting activities.
Coordinate closely with the CFO to assess business risks and develop procedures to ensure the Company is meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
Implement financial/accounting system controls and standards organization-wide.
Ensure timely production of financial and statistical reports for management and/or Board use.
Provide accounting and administrative support to professionals, senior management team, external auditors, financial entities, funders and vendors.
Provides guidance on all accounting, budgeting, taxation, Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and GAAP related issues, insuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and contracting requirements.

Qualifications & Expectations

2 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.
Bachelors in Accounting/Finance; MBA is a plus.
Demonstrated passion for business models for social innovation, and measuring social impact.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and public speaking skills.
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs).

Compensation

Organizational Profile

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Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Corporate Attorney
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: President

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in legal affairs for a small growing business. We will rely on you to: provide analysis and counsel on legal and policy issues; anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company; and develop and recommend company policy and positions on legal issues.

Responsibilities

Provide analysis and counsel on legal and policy issues, including: proposed new products; mergers and acquisitions; financial offerings; financial structuring; seed and venture funding; securities offerings; compliance issues for a pre-IPO company; ESOP transactions; nondisclosure agreements; outsourcing agreements; Open Source, copyright and other intellectual property; and business strategic planning.
Lead the company through the seed funding, venture capital funding, IPO process, and attend to SEC and public shareholder issues.
Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits.
Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company.
Develop and recommend company policy and position on legal issues.
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.
Represent the Company or its officials in various legal proceedings.
Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.
Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
Write and administer complex vendor, client, and employment contracts.
Develop and recommend of operating policy and procedural improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
This role will have wide latitude, with guidance from C-level executives and the President.

Qualifications & Expectations

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and three to five years of corporate law experience.
Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the state of California.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and public speaking skills
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)

Compensation

Organizational Profile

Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Legal Affairs Associate
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: President

We are seeking an individual with a legal background and an interest in human rights to join the LaborVoices team. We will rely on you to lead a broad legal audit, identifying the risks and opportunities for LaborVoices to implement its innovative concept, worldwide.

Responsibilities

Coordinate First Amendment-based legal audit.
Develop audit scope, including freedom of expression (FOE) issues (libel, slander, subpoena) and freedom of association (FOA) issues.
Coordinate a broad range of legal scholars and participants, including existing legal clinic partners and volunteers.
Coordinate distribution of research projects to partners, completion and integration of results.
Coordinate country- and region-based legal risk assessments to guide expansion and investment strategies.
Exercise wide latitude, with significant guidance from pro-bono Legal Advisor and President.

Qualifications & Expectations

1-2 yrs experience in legal research (law students with demonstrated related interests are welcome)
Strong interest and coursework in FOE or FOA issues
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)

Compensation
We greatly value your interest in supporting LaborVoices through your expertise and hard work. As we are currently a start-up operation, we will compensate you with sweat equity, commensurate to your existing salary. You will be a part of a groundbreaking, social entrepreneurship initiative that will improve the migrant labor market and positively impact the lives of millions.

Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Fundraising Associate
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: President

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in fundraising, investor relations or grant writing. We will rely on you to explore fundraising opportunities for LaborVoices, through institutional grants from foundations government and others interested in supporting the innovative LaborVoices concept, worldwide.

Responsibilities

Investor relations (government, foundations, competitions, sponsors)
Research grant opportunities and screen viable options
Coordinate grant proposal submissions and write proposals with assistance from Partnership Development Lead
This role will have wide latitude, with guidance from the Fundraising Lead and the President.

Qualifications & Expectations

10+ hours/wk for a minimum 3 month commitment
1-2 yrs experience in fundraising, investor relations, or grant writing
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)

Compensation

Organizational Profile

Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: President

We are seeking an individual with experience and success in marketing and public relations for a start-up company. We will rely on you to plan, develop and implement of all of the Company’s marketing strategies, corporate image, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.

Responsibilities

Oversee development and implementation of support materials and services for all marketing, communications and public relations.
Direct the efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations staff and coordinates at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Company.
Create, implement and measure the success of: a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations strategy to facilitate internal and external communications; and all Company marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including web, publications, media relations, and client and investor acquisition.
Provide editorial direction over the design, production and distribution of all Company publications and online communication.
Build communications vehicles to create momentum and awareness, and to test the effectiveness of communications activities.
Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report, e-newsletters, logos, letterheads and the Company website.
Mentor and lead team members responsible for LaborVoices website administration.
Ensure that new and consistent pieces (article links, stories, blogs, and events) are posted regularly, via the site and social media.
Act as the Company’s representative with the media.
Coordinate media interest in the Company and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
Ensure the achievement of marketing/communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives. Evaluate and report progress to the Executive team.
Develop short-term and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing/communications/public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
Recommend short- and long-term Company goals and objectives to the Executive team
Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the marketing/communications/public relations function.
Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing, communications and public relations and use this information to help the Company operate with initiative and innovation.
Develop and coordinate means to seek regular input from the Company’s key constituencies regarding the quality of programs and services and the Company’s relevance.
Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel, both paid and unpaid.
Recruit, train, appraise, supervise, support, develop, promote and guide qualified personnel, including copywriters, web designers and volunteer.
Ensure effective management within the marketing, communications and public relations function, with provision for succession.
Design, support and oversee cross-functional teams throughout the Company.
Report to senior Executives. This position participates with Executives and other management staff in charting the direction of the Company, assuring its accountability to all constituencies, and ensuring its effective operation. The position has primary working relationships with the Executives, senior management team, staff of the Marketing/Communications/P.R. function, and service providers.

Qualifications & Expectations

Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities.
Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills.
Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising and evaluating personnel.
Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.
Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout.
Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
Strong oral and written communications including copy writing, editing, and graphic design skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success.
Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
Membership in IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) and IABC accreditation are desirable.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and public speaking skills
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)

Compensation

Organizational Profile

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Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Communications Associate
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: CFO

We are seeking an individual with a passion for human rights and social justice to join the LaborVoices team. We will rely on you to support the communications and outreach effort for all programs of this fast paced, growing start-up company. The ideal candidate for the role must have strong writing skills, an interest in media and social networks, and a deep conviction that communications are instrumental in the success of new ideas.

Responsibilities

Write communication and marketing materials including newsletter items, website updates, pilot write-ups, case studies, and blog posts.
Compile communications materials like presentations and proposals to customers, partners, investors and other stakeholders.
Manage logistics for events and developing needed communications collateral.
Develop impact investment research and industry-specific content.
Strong guidance from existing staff, including the GCL and CEO.

Qualifications & Expectations

1-2 years of experience in communications or marketing (students are welcome).
Experience with website development and maintenance is a plus.
Experience with start-ups and online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Social Media Outlets) is a plus.
Demonstrated passion for business models for social innovation, and communicating social impact.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and public speaking skills.

Compensation

Organizational Profile

Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to contact@laborvoices.com.

Position: Research Lead
Location: Virtual office
Reports to: President

We are seeking an individual with a passion for human rights and social justice to join the LaborVoices team. We will rely on you to perform online research for LaborVoices to implement its innovative concept, worldwide.

Responsibilities
Support research for existing staff on a wide range of topics, including:

Global and local business development
Partner evaluation
Fundraising sources
Contact management
Communications
Strong guidance from existing staff, including President.

Qualifications Expectations

1-2 yrs experience in online research (students are welcome)
Organizational skills and experience with online research and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs)

Compensation
We greatly value your interest in supporting LaborVoices through your expertise and hard work. As we are currently a start-up operation, we will compensate you with sweat equity, commensurate to your existing salary. You will be a part of a groundbreaking, social entrepreneurship initiative that will improve the migrant labor market and positively impact the lives of millions.

Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of the LaborVoices team to: contact@laborvoices.com.