Job Description

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 t o assist with St Nicks Alliance’s community organizing efforts around safe and affordable housing and anti-displacement. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Community Preservation.

Responsibilities:

• Go out in the field to outreach and engage rent regulated tenants on property conditions, understanding housing rights, potential harassment in order 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).

Applicants should send a resume with cover letter indicating salary requirements to St. Nicks Alliance, Attention: Community Organizer Search to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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