What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Organizer (Housing Counseling & CTA) position at Chinatown Community Development Center?
Job Summary : The Community Organizer assists the Community Organizing Team (COT) in achieving objectives related to civic engagement efforts and provides housing counseling to tenants through community education and outreach. The position organizes and empowers tenants on housing advocacy and tenant rights issues by providing education and technical assistance to the Community Tenants Association (CTA).
Status : Full-time, Nonexempt, Regular
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Location : Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco
Hours : Monday throughFriday, 9 : 00a.m. to 5 : 30p.m., and some weekends and evenings; flexible work hours needed
Salary : $33.10 - $34.84 per hour; Comprehensive benefits
The Organization : A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and / or manage approximately 38 affordable housing buildings serving over 5,000 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.
What You Will Do
Provide technical assistance to CTA
- Provide staffing support and translation services to CTA in areas including but not limited to tenant organizing and empowerment pertaining to tenant rights and community advocacy; educate tenants on community issues related issues such as land use, transportation, public improvement, and community facilities, etc; coordinate meetings, events and activities.
- Develop leadership alongside CTA by providing training in organizing, public speaking, and other leadership development skills.
Provide housing counseling and tenant rights education
Support civic engagement efforts
Other
What You Bring
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Preferred Qualifications
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Salary : $33 - $35
