Housing and Environmental Justice Organizer

1 week ago

Jackson Heights, New York, United States Make the Road New York Full time
Job Title: Housing and Environmental Justice Lead Organizer

Make the Road New York (MRNY) is seeking an experienced Housing and Environmental Justice Lead Organizer to join our team. As a key member of our organizing department, you will play a pivotal role in building a statewide movement of tenants and homeless New Yorkers fighting for safe, affordable, and healthy homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead our Housing and Environmental Justice portfolio in New York State, supervising a team of field organizers to execute issue-based campaigns at the local, state, and federal level.
  • Develop strategies to conduct field outreach to recruit and mobilize hundreds of new members annually into our statewide fights for housing and environmental justice.
  • Identify strategic policy and advocacy opportunities in alignment with the vision, mission, and core values of MRNY that meet at the intersection of housing, climate, and migration.
  • Plan and implement actions to advance strategic campaigns, including direct actions, rallies, press conferences, and other tactics.
  • Build the leadership skills of staff and members through political education, trainings, and one-on-one support.
  • Track and report on key programmatic goals and outcomes.
  • Collaborate closely with key local, statewide, and national coalition partners and elected leaders.
  • Coordinate monthly policy meetings that integrate MRNY's health, legal, and communications departments to ensure thoughtful integration with our full array of work.
  • Represent the organization at external meetings, coalition tables, and conferences.
  • Support coordination of civic engagement initiatives, including voter registration and Get Out the Vote efforts.
Requirements:
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to the first day of employment.
  • A dedicated commitment to social justice and an understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low- and moderate-income families.
  • At least five years of organizing experience and a demonstrated ability to design, run, and win organizing campaigns alongside community partners.
  • Experience developing the skills and capacity of staff and member leaders of community organizations or labor unions.
  • At least one year of staff management experience.
  • Demonstrated strong research, writing, policy analysis, and communication skills.
  • Experience in curriculum development for social justice/movement organizations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and good attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
  • Be willing to travel throughout New York State, including weekly in-person work at our Westchester, Queens, and Brooklyn offices.
  • Must have a driver's license, comfort driving a vehicle that carries up to 7 passengers, and access to a reliable car.
  • Spanish/English bilingual required.
Job Competencies:
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Be highly professional and team-oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet its goals.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure required.
  • Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, and using a database (ideally Salesforce) to run reports.
  • Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole.
Salary and Benefits:

MRNY offers an excellent benefit package, including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal days. The salary range for this position is from $75,462 to $87,462.

Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center.

Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

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