Duties:

•Supervise and manage building and community-wide organizing and individual tenant advocacy and case management efforts,ensuring that tenant’s / community members’ rights are protected, their housing is stabilized and safe and that eviction is prevented when possible.

•Ensure engagement and leadership development flow and moderate income residents in campaigns that Southside United Housing either leads and /or is formally engaged in to strengthen tenant protections and rent stabilization.

•Pursue permanent affordability.

•Represent Southside United HDFC / Los Sures on city, state and national coalitions and working groups engaged in efforts relevant to the organization’s mission and work.

•Research and publish reports on current policy issues arising from Southside United HDFC’s organizing and advocacy efforts.

•Assist in developing overall organizing strategy; participate directly in implementation of strategy through organizing;mobilize tenants for demonstrations, rallies and forums; advocate on behalf of low-income or no­ income tenants / community members before social or governmental agencies or on behalf of the low-income tenant population in general.

•Organize tenants on building-wide level;take leadership roles in city-wide campaigns concerning affordable housing.

•Provide support in court cases; assist in analysis of housing policy before all governmental levels and campaigns to implement or change policy; testify before legislative bodies; and outreach to community leaders and elected officials.

Requirements:

•Previous experience in organizing.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

•Ability to lead and motivate community residents.

•Ability to successfully resolve conflicts.

•Outgoing personality with a positive attitude.

•Punctual and Organized.

•Eagerness to help community residents.

•Friendly demeanor.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•Spanish Fluency is preferred.

•Office experience is aplus.

•Computer literacy,including MicrosoftWord, Excel and Outlook.

Start Date:Immediately.

DO NOT APPL YIF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Please send resumes via e-mail to southsideunitedhdfc@gmail.com.You must include”Tenant Organizer” in the subject line. (Without the quotes, e-mails without appropriate the subject will NOT be viewed). Please note that Southside United HDFC / Los Sures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.