Tenant Organizer

Well known tenant rights organization seeks an experienced Tenant Organizer to create tenant associations to fight harassment and displacement in the Lower East Side/Chinatown, and to staff a multi-building tenant coalition. Participate in city-wide housing campaigns to strengthen housing code enforcement, strengthen the rent laws and promote affordable housing. CSC is active in several campaigns – preventing lead poisoning, fighting warehousing and illegal hotels.

Job requires a lot of door knocking, organizing tenant associations, setting up a monthly tenant rights training session presented in partnership with an attorney. You will be responsible for setting up hybrid, in person and zoom evening meetings. You must be able to work as part of a team of organizers, build consensus, have a good understanding of organizing principles and practices, NYC and NYS housing laws and rent regulations, and be committed to developing leadership in a multi-cultural community. Applicant should have at least two years of organizing experience, good public speaking skills, and an interest in building the affordable housing movement. College degree preferred, bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Cantonese or Mandarin) strongly preferred. The job starts around the beginning of May.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Health and dental benefits included. Employer offers a 401k retirement plan.