Housing Justice Organizer | Build Tenant Power & Community

New Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Organizer at New Settlement Apartments in the Bronx will strengthen CASA’s base of members devoted to housing justice, organize tenants to address landlord harassment, secure needed repairs, prevent displacement, and stabilize communities while helping residents recognize and exercise their collective power.

Using a leadership-development model, the organizer will support tenant steering committees, build members’ organizing skills, recruit and develop leaders, and connect tenant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or three to five years of progressive experience in community organizing or housing justice.
• Ability to relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and communicate effectively.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen CASA’s base of members committed to housing justice and leadership development.
• Organize tenants to address landlord harassment, secure repairs, prevent displacement, and stabilize communities.
• Build and support tenant associations, cultivate leadership, and connect leaders to broader campaigns.

Skills

Tenant organizing

Community outreach

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Community Organizer at New Settlement Apartments in the Bronx will strengthen CASA’s base of members devoted to housing justice, organize tenants to address landlord harassment, secure needed repairs, prevent displacement, and stabilize communities while helping residents recognize and exercise their collective power.

Using a leadership-development model, the organizer will support tenant steering committees, build members’ organizing skills, recruit and develop leaders, and connect tenant