Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC), is a nationally recognized South Brooklyn based, non-profit community development corporation formed in 1978 whose mission is to advance economic and social justice by building vibrant, diverse communities where residents has genuine opportunities to achieve their goals as well as shape the community’s future. FAC works to transform the lives of over 5,500 low and moderate income New Yorkers annually so that we can all live and work with dignity and respect while making our community more equitable, sustainable, inclusive and just.

To achieve our mission FAC develops and manages affordable housing and community facilities, creates economic opportunities and ensures access to economic stability, organizes residents and workers, offers student centered adult education, and combats displacement caused by gentrification. In addition to our grassroots neighborhood work, we are actively involved in broader coalitions and campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Working closely with FAC’s Director of Organizing & Advocacy, FAC colleagues, FAC’s affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and partners of the Stabilizing NYC initiative, the Tenant Organizer will organize low and moderate income south and central Brooklyn tenants living in buildings owned by “predatory equity” (PE) firms into associations to win better housing conditions, address landlord harassment and to stabilize their housing. Working with Stabilizing NYC partner organizations and legal service providers the Tenant Organizer will also help craft strategy, propose policy and identify appropriate impact litigation opportunities as part of a citywide organizing effort to address the issue of predatory investment in affordable rent stabilized and subsidized housing. The Tenant Organizer will also provide one on one advocacy for tenants in PE housing in south and central Brooklyn as needed.

Duties include:

• Facilitating tenant association meetings in PE buildings and developments.
• Training tenants to take active roles in the organization of their buildings.
• Working with Stabilizing NYC partners to plan relevant campaign events such as press conferences, trainings, meetings, hearings and demonstrations.
• Mobilizing PE tenants in south and central Brooklyn to take active roles in the Stabilizing NYC campaign and attend relevant campaign events such as press conferences, trainings, meetings, hearings and demonstrations.
• Representing FAC/NHN at regular Stabilizing NYC meetings and events.
• Working with Stabilizing NYC coalition groups to develop campaign strategies to address PE. citywide.
• Providing one on one advocacy for tenants in PE housing, assist PE tenants seeking housing and eviction prevention assistance as needed.
• Inputting data and maintain case files accurately and timely as required; perform administrative functions to ensure contract and grant compliance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in coalition on a campaign or campaigns that emphasize community organizing and base-building.
• Minimum 1 year experience in tenant organizing, tenant advocacy and/or eviction prevention; experience maintaining an active case load is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of NYC housing rules and dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm and respect for racial, ethnic and economic diversity.
• Experience working with low-income populations is required
• Strong writing, data management, administrative and computer skills required (Word,

Excel, Access).

• Demonstrated appreciation for link between individual advocacy and community organizing.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English required.
• Commitment to FAC’s mission of economic and social justice.

Compensation:

$37 – 40k annually, commensurate with experience. Fifth Avenue Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance benefits (following a 90-day waiting period), voluntary flexible spending plan, 403b retirement plan, and paid leave time including 18 vacation days and 12 sick days.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume by October 31st, 2016 to:

Dave Powell, Director, Organizing & Advocacy Unit, Fifth Avenue Committee, 621 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Email: jobs@fifthave.org

Please indicate “Tenant Organizer” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Fifth Avenue Committee is an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

People of color, community residents, and women are strongly encouraged to apply