Part-Time Outreach Specialist for Tenant Organizing

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a nonprofit community development organization and settlement house serving the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn. Our agency sponsors high quality childcare and youth development, urban agriculture, public health, community organizing, college success, community development, housing counseling and economic development projects and programs. We serve 20,000 neighborhood residents annually and our budget includes a healthy mix of government, foundation and corporation grants as well as private donor support. We seek a Part-Time Outreach Specialist to support our tenant organizing work in East New York.

The Part-Time Outreach Specialist for Tenant Organizing is responsible for:

• Identifying and targeting outreach to tenants residing in rent stabilized buildings in Community Board 5/CB 5, 11207, 11208, 11239 zip codes
• Partnering with the Tenant Organizer to distribute flyer, visit and knock on doors of apartments in rent stabilized buildings of CB 5 to educate renters about their rights, connect them to housing resources and benefits and organize associations to take collective action to improve services and conditions in buildings
• Supporting the Tenant Organizer in the advocacy and organizing effort to preserve, stabilize and improve rent stabilized buildings in CB 5
• Achieving the outreach goals set by NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Developments Partners in Preservation (PIP) program
• Designing and developing outreach materials including social media posts, flyers and brochures, etc., for circulation in targeted buildings, at local public schools, elected officials offices, houses of worship, etc.
• Publicizing the organizing program throughout the community, connecting with CHLDC staff and program participants
• Familiar with MS suite, e.g. Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.
• Handle phone and in-person intakes and screening for program eligibility
• Assist with screening targeted buildings residents for potential organizing
• Review and update, as needed, outreach materials in both English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently, and interact professionally and be culturally sensitive
• Available to work flexible hours, e.g. evenings, Saturdays sometimes, etc.
• Ability to communicate and/or interact with individuals, partner organizations/PIP organizations and other agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in related field preferred or at least 2 years of experience working in community organizing or related field
• Personable and comfortable engaging new immigrant community residents.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.

Salary:

• $25.00 per hour, 21 hours per week

To Apply:

• Send resume and cover letter to Mr. Rene Arlain, Director of Housing Counseling at renea@cypresshills.org or on our linktree page at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=35721037CC80CECE4525D74183C7E25B

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience