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,