St Nicks Alliance is currently seeking a Community Organizer to assist with St Nicks Alliance’s community organizing efforts around safe and affordable housing and anti-displacement.

Responsibilities:

·Assist with the outreach, education and engagement of rent regulated tenants in North Brooklyn, this includes, identifying building targets, building assessment, door-knocking and one to one.

·Assist Housing Counselors creating and strengthening of tenant associations.

·Assist the Senior Organizer with the development and implementation of building, local and city wide housing campaigns.

·Assist with the facilitation of grassroots and coalition meetings.

·Assist with the leadership development activities for tenant associations and local grassroots organizations.

·Represent St. Nicks Alliance in meetings and events with other local and city wide organizations and agencies.

·Assist with outreach to St. Nicks Alliance and its affiliate’s organizations on programs and services, especially the housing counseling and training services.

·Assist with the maintenance of data tracking tenant associations and leadership development and assist preparing reports for City Agencies and Funders.

Qualifications/Requirements

·Candidate must be fully fluent in English and Spanish.

·Passionate building housing, racial, and immigrant justice with tenants in North Brooklyn.

·Minimum of one year of base building or other Community Organizing experience.

·Experience facilitating workshops or public presentations preferred.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·Familiarity of housing law in New York City- Desirable.

·An ability to relate to a wide range of people, including low-income families, elected officials, legal services providers, and other community-based and advocacy organizations.

·Ability to work evenings and weekends (as necessary). 

St. Nicks Alliance and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers

St. Nicks Alliance is a 40 year old not-for-profit community organization focusing primarily on the neighborhoods in North Brooklyn. Its programs impact more than 10,000 residents annually in the areas of: Housing development and management; Tenant assistance; Workforce Development; Youth and Education; Economic Development and Healthcare. 

Level of Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in Spanish

Professional Level: None specified

Minimum Education Required: No requirement

How To Apply

egoldin@stnicksalliance.org
https://www.stnicksalliance.org/

If interested, please send resume and cover letter (via email only) indicating salary requirements to:

St. Nicks Alliance

Attention: Ms. Elise Goldin

Email: egoldin@stnicksalliance.org

Please write in the subject heading: Community Organizer SNA