Tenant Organizer – Housing Justice & Campaigns (NYC)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Generous vacation and personal days

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Law Project in New York, NY is seeking a Temp Tenant Organizer to support low-income tenants on the west side. You will organize tenants in SROs and apartments, assist with housing issues, and help prepare for court and citywide campaigns.

This temporary full-time role runs three to six months, with a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Fluency in Spanish, French or Mandarin is preferred, and prior organizing or housing rights experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• H.S Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish, French or Mandarin also preferred but not required.
• Organizing experience, preferably in the area of tenants’ rights preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice work.
• Ability to manage individual case load, building-wide organizing and campaign work.
• Good writing and research skills.
• Familiarity with housing issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize SRO and apartment tenants on the west side of Manhattan, including Harlem; assist and advocate for tenants with issues or problems around housing issues; negotiate with landlords; mobilize tenants for demonstrations, rallies and forums; advocate with and on behalf of low-income tenants with different entities, including governmental agencies; assist in developing organizing strategy.
• Organize tenants at a building-wide level to address issues vis‑à‑vis the tenants’ landlord, including outreach, know-your-rights trainings, and meetings facilitation.
• Take leadership roles with tenant membership in city-wide campaigns to promote affordable housing; advocate for enhanced enforcement of city codes; resist excessive rent increases; and other issues that may arise concerning affordable housing.
• Provide support in court cases, as required, by preparing reports for or giving testimony in court or otherwise assisting in the representation of tenants, providing translation assistance where appropriate.
• Testify before legislative bodies; conduct outreach to community leaders and elected officials; participate in efforts to reform housing policy.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities, including reporting on organizing efforts and results, and preparing records of intake and case disposition, inspections, meetings, and personnel matters

Skills

Organizing experience

Good writing and research skills

Familiarity with housing issues

Education

H.S Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goddard Riverside Law Project in New York, NY is seeking a Temp Tenant Organizer to support low-income tenants on the west side. You will organize tenants in SROs and apartments, assist with housing issues, and help prepare for court and citywide campaigns.

This temporary full-time role runs three to six months, with a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Fluency in Spanish, French or Mandarin is preferred, and prior organizing or housing rights experience is welcome.