Community Organizer – Job Description Position Title: Community Organizer Location: In Person based in Brooklyn. Reports To: Deputy of Organizing Director Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: $45,000 – $50,000 Start Date: The intended start date for the position is September 2025. About CUFFH: Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH) is a grassroots advocacy organization rooted in faith and community spaces that provides affordable housing services and integrated social resources. CUFFH organizes our working-class BIPOC communities around issues of housing, immigration, social, and economic justice to generate power and harness true liberation. Overview: The Community Organizer builds tenant power to fight displacement, improve housing conditions, and win long-term solutions to the housing crisis. This role centers on organizing tenants across rent-stabilized, subsidized, and other targeted buildings, developing grassroots leadership, launching tenant associations, and advancing tenant-led campaigns. The ideal candidate is a committed organizer with a strong passion for housing justice and community empowerment. Key Responsibilities Community Organizer and Leadership Development (55%) Identify and build relationships with tenants in targeted neighborhoods and buildings. Support tenants in forming, sustaining, and expanding tenant associations. Facilitate political education sessions, organizing workshops, and leadership development programming. Organize and support regular tenant meetings to develop shared demands, build strategy, and take collective action. Promote democratic governance and long-term sustainability in tenant-led groups. Lead weekly canvassing operations —including door-knocking and outreach in buildings. Train tenant leaders and volunteers to participate in canvassing , including how to engage residents, track issues, and support associations. Coordinate and lead special weekend community canvasses , especially around campaign milestones, legislative pushes, or building-specific crises. Campaign Development and Advocacy (30%) Co-develop tenant-led campaigns focused on repairs, rent justice, anti-harassment, or displacement protections. Coordinate strategic actions such as rallies, press conferences, and visits to legislators. Provide coaching for tenants to speak to the media, testify at hearings, and advocate directly with public officials. Participate in housing justice coalitions and collaborate with allied organizations. Support documentation, storytelling, and campaign materials grounded in tenant experience. Tenant-Led Housing Justice Projects (15%) Coordinate a minimum of three tenant-driven housing justice projects each year, such as: Launching new tenant associations. Mobilizing campaigns for repairs or code enforcement. Coordinating tenant delegations to meet directly with elected officials and agencies. Build partnerships with legal service providers, housing advocates, and other grassroots groups. Mobilize tenants to co-lead project planning, implementation, and advocacy. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications 1–3+ years of experience in tenant, labor, or community organizing, or grassroots advocacy is a plus. Strong commitment to housing justice, racial equity, and anti-displacement. Experience with outreach strategies, especially door-to-door canvassing. Ability to train and motivate others in organizing skills. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Must be a proficient or fluent Spanish speaker. Working Conditions Must be available for evening and some weekend work based on tenant schedules and community events. Will engage in regular fieldwork, including canvassing and building visits. Position includes administrative responsibilities like data entry, reporting, and campaign tracking. Benefits & Work Environment High-impact opportunity to lead an organizing project at the intersection of housing and climate justice + Economic Justice and more. . Professional development, mentorship, and training opportunities. Collaborative and mission-driven team committed to social change. This position requires a primarily in-person schedule, including regular fieldwork, canvassing, and meetings with tenants and community members. Some administrative tasks may be completed remotely on a flexible hybrid basis. How to Apply Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter detailing your organizing experience and commitment to housing & justice, to Brayan Pagoada - Director of Organizing ( bpagoada@cuffh.org ) with the subject line: Community Organizer Application . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The intended start date for the position is September 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr ImmigrationJobs
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