Community Organizer
Community Organizer Job Post – Full-time Position
Who We Are:
St. Nicks Alliance, a North Brooklyn based community organization, seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, elder care and social services. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, adults, and the elderly.
As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.
We are currently seeking a full-time Community Organizer for our 306 Union Ave location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
What You’ll Do:
As the Community Organizer is responsible to assist with St Nicks Alliance’s community organizing efforts around safe and affordable housing and anti-displacement. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Housing & Organizing.
Responsibilities:
- Go out in the field to outreach and engage rent regulated tenants on property conditions, understanding housing rights, potential harassment to counter displacement.
- Assist in combatting displacement by identifying building targets, building assessment, door knocking and one to one counseling.
- Assist Housing Counselors in creating and strengthening tenant associations.
- 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 citywide organizations and agencies.
- Assist with outreach to St. Nicks 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 in preparing reports for City Agencies and Funders
What We Are Looking For:
- Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish.
- Passionate about housing, racial, and immigrant justice with tenants.
- 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 organizations.
- Ability to go out in the field and walk-up stairs in multiple properties.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends (as necessary).
What's In It For You:
- Compensation Range: $48,000 – $52,000 per year (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).
- 12 Company Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time off.
- Learning & Development Opportunities & Access to Wellness Programs$
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume with cover letter indicating salary requirements to St. Nicks Alliance, Attention: Community Organizer Search to cpjobs@stnicksalliance.org
St. Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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