ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The tenant organizer works with individual tenants and tenant associations to obtain necessary repairs, upgrade building services, stop landlord harassment, prevent displacement, resolve building-wide complaints and/or otherwise assert the rights of tenants.
- Meet with tenant groups
- Organize tenant associations
- Under the supervision of an Attorney, he/she will assist tenants with rent strikes for repairs
- Conduct landlord/tenant mediation to attempt to resolve matters without court litigation
- Conduct home visits and inspections
- Prepare repairs lists with photo documentation as necessary
- Negotiate with landlords regarding repairs and other tenant related issues, as necessary
- Conduct informational and educational outreach
- Coordinate with other staff members and staff attorneys on court proceedings/actions
- Participate in the meetings and activities of the North Brooklyn Anti-Displacement Task Force
- Provide tenants’ rights counseling and benefits advocacy
- Input and maintain accurate case file and tracking information
- Participate in community meetings and events
- Attend staff and case strategy meetings
COMPETENCIES
- 1-2 years of comparable work experience
- Knowledge of New York Housing Court highly desirable
- Experience and/or commitment to working with low income populations
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to work creativity, effectively and consistently independently
- Ability to interact effectively with tenants and landlords
- Bilingual Spanish strongly PREFERRED
- Ability to work nights and weekends
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits:
Accident, Disability and Specified Disease (Cancer) Insurance:
Pension Plan: Tax-Deferred Annuity
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter Benefits Plan (CBP)
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays: 12 holidays, annually
Level of Language Proficiency
Bilingual Spanish strongly PREFERRED
Professional Level: None specified
Minimum Education Required: No requirement
How To Apply
SUBMIT RESUME and COVER LETTER TO: Mirtha Duran, VP Empowerment at mduran@riseboro.org
