Overview of the Organization The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants,

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Summary of Position: Transportation Alternatives seeks passionate, outgoing, team-oriented community organizers to join the organization as hourly canvassers for our TransAlt Ambassador program. The TransAlt Ambassadors work on the ground to organize and engage New Yorkers around safer streets. We seek knowledgeable and dedicated field staff that are familiar with New York City, and are passionate about

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The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) is seeking a Project Associate in our Co-op Preservation Department who is fluent in both English and Spanish.  The Organization Since 1973, UHAB has been organizing low- and moderate-income tenants to fight poor living conditions in multi-family buildings neglected or abandoned by landlords. We have helped form hundreds of

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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

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