Join the fight to take back our communities! New York Communities for Change is seeking a Community Organizer to build power to fight for social and economic change in New York State.

Our neighborhoods have been under attack by financial institutions foreclosing on homes statewide, hedge funds privatizing our schools, and especially the losses of affordable housing and the increase in rent that has spurred gentrification displacing longtime residents out of their homes.

As a community organizer with New York Communities for Change, you will have the opportunity to work with community members in strengthening and developing the local NYCC chapters and work with members fighting around issues on a Local, City, State and the National level.

About New York Communities for Change:

New York Communities for Change is a community – base, member run organization that fights for social and economic justice for low and moderate income families. NYCC is a multi-issue organization that integrates labor and community issues together. Our members organize their neighborhoods and workplaces to take action against the toughest problems facing working families throughout New York – affordable housing, good schools, well-paying jobs, climate change, Police reform, and Wall St. Accountability. Through meetings with elected officials, community events, and protest and rallies, New York Communities for Change takes a power in numbers approach to fight for real change for hard working New Yorkers.

Applicants must have:

• At least1year of organizing experience in labor, community, student or political organizations or campaigns.
• At least one year of experience with Housing organizing(buildings, multi-family homes, single family homes or public housing.
• Excellent communication interpersonal skills (Listening, speaking, and writing)
• Commitment to the social justice movement and passion for winning change for low income people
• Ability to organize and build neighborhood groups
• Ability to move community members to take action on multiple issues for local campaigns as well as state wide campaigns.
• Must be able to work independently and manage a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace, ever changing environment and be detailed orientated.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Ability to fundraise and sign up members to engage in the local chapter
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a preferred.
• People of Color strongly encourage to apply.

  How to apply: please send a 5 page cover letter and your resume. Send to: wstarke@nycommunities.org

Original posting: April 27, 2015