Movement for Justice in El Barrio (Movement) is a community organization fighting for justice in East Harlem, New York. Movement was founded to fight against a voracious trend towards gentrification that is devouring low-income housing and displacing immigrant & low-income families from their homes.

Through strategies such as protests, litigation, and media outreach, Movement has organized tenants to achieve thousands of repairs and has successfully challenged attempts by aggressive landlords and multi-national corporations to illegally evict them from their homes.

Movement for Justice in El Barrio was named “Best Power to the People Movement in New York City” by the Village Voice

Movement for Justice in El Barrio is offering this exciting opportunity to people committed to social justice and interested in doing community organizing.

Requirements:

• MUST be bilingual English/Spanish
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule

How to apply

To apply please send us an email at movementforjusticeinelbarrio@yahoo.com including the following:

• A one-page essay on why you would like to organize for social justice
• A resume or a one-paragraph biography