Organizer

Job Summary
The Housing Justice Organizing Specialist will help our members, the community development sector and policy makers address and remove institutional barriers, including NJ’s racial wealth gap in homeownership and rental housing discrimination and harassment. The specialist will listen to and learn from our members, and those most affected by the lack of safe, affordable places to call home, and support the Network’s efforts to secure housing justice for all. This is a field position that requires in person meetings, ability to travel around New Jersey and demonstrated skills for recruitment and retention of Network members and allies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Network members, allies and supporters to ascertain involvement in housing justice issues at the neighborhood, community, regional and state levels
• Research and engage non-Network members in geographic areas and constituencies facing housing insecurity; work with Board, members and staff to identify key leaders and organizations.
• Work with Membership Services staff to identify communities and constituencies that are under-represented in the Network’s membership structure, including local, for-profit BIPOC developers and tenants
• Develop and support mechanisms that create and sustain engagement for new members (i.e., a BIPOC developer council, tenant caucus, etc.)
• Collaborate with Network staff to highlight and address housing justice issues through A- Teams and in tandem with the Network’s local, state and national policy and planning efforts
• Schedule, plan and conduct activities that promote the Network’s housing justice agenda and members’ efforts
• Develop and hone expertise on related programs and policies, and develop materials to support campaigns and members as needed
• Assist Network member organizations with local organizing efforts and capacity building activities
• Participate in the overall operations of the organization
• Support non-partisan voter registration, education and mobilization campaigns when appropriate
• Coordinate with the Network’s communications team to promote and address issues as they arise

Requirements

• Proven experience in program development and administrative tasks.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of volunteers.
• Familiarity with social media management strategies for effective outreach.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers is preferred.
• Background in organizing or related fields is a plus.
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.
• Car, license and insurance required.
• Applicants must be available for evening and weekend work.
• Ability to speak and/or read Spanish or other non-English language is a plus.

This position offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact through organized efforts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000