Community organizer Job at St. Nicks Alliance, New York, NY

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  • St. Nicks Alliance
  • New York, NY

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

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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