Director of Resident & Community Organizing

East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) is the leading affordable housing advocacy coalition serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties through its mission to preserve, protect and expand affordable housing opportunities through education, advocacy and coalition building. This dynamic non-profit membership organization includes more than 300 organizations and community leaders advocating for affordable housing development and favorable housing policies at the local and regional level. EBHO’s broad-based membership includes non-profit affordable housing developers, homeless advocates and service providers, fair housing agencies, tenant advocates, architects, builders, community and interfaith organizations, clergy and congregations, lending institutions, intermediaries, and city and county agencies and staff.

Job Summary: The Director of Resident & Community Organizing will research, design, implement and coordinate a leadership development program to support affordable housing residents and allies as affordable housing advocates and engage them in EBHO’s campaigns and programs. Residents who live in non-profit affordable housing developments represent a powerful and compelling constituency, and can directly speak to the benefits of affordable housing for their own lives, their community, and the surrounding neighborhood. The program focuses on Oakland to advance EBHO’s Oakland policy advocacy and organizing campaigns, and links with EBHO’s regional and statewide campaigns. To develop and implement this program, the Director of Resident & Community Organizing will work extensively in the field with residents, EBHO members and their site staff, and coalition partners to identify interested residents; conduct recruitment, outreach and training; create education tools; and engage residents and allies in EBHO’s policy advocacy campaigns and coalitions. EBHO provides an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and creative individual who wants to have an impact on affordable housing and community organizing in the East Bay. The Director of Resident & Community Organizing works under the supervision of the Executive Director. The position requires a flexible schedule with some nights and weekends as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Organize and coordinate a leadership development program in Oakland to develop affordable housing residents and allies as advocates.
· Work with EBHO’s members and specifically resident service providers and property managers of the non-profit affordable housing development organizations in Oakland to identify interested residents and to develop and implement the goals and activities of the program.
· Produce training and educational materials, conduct outreach and surveys, and engage residents and allies in the development of the program.
· Integrate this program and engage residents with EBHO’s policy advocacy and education campaigns, interfaith initiatives, and coalition organizing in Oakland.
· Develop communication strategies to engage and update EBHO’s membership, and incorporate their feedback and recommendations.
· Document the development of the program and exchange information and resources with EBHO’s sister organizations regionally and around the country.
· Represent EBHO at public forums, in front of local legislative bodies, and at community events and meetings.
· Collaborate on EBHO’s campaigns, membership recruitment and engagement, education and interfaith programs, and organizational development. For example, organize tours and develop educational materials with residents to showcase affordable housing in Oakland.
· Assist with fundraising, grant writing and reporting related to the organizing program

Qualifications: Four years experience in community organizing, affordable housing, and/or community development, or two years of experience working on-site at an affordable housing development.
Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic diversity, and experience working with and in low-income communities.
Experience working with grassroots coalitions and leading campaigns.
Experience developing programs, conducting trainings, facilitating meetings, and developing educational materials.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong analytical skills.
Strong computer skills, including word processing, internet, and on-line research, online communications, and graphic design a plus.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative and professional environment.
General knowledge of Bay Area housing issues preferred.
Bilingual and bicultural preferred.
BA or MA degree in urban planning, public policy, social work or related field preferred.

Salary and Benefits: $42,000 - $52,000 depending on experience. EBHO offers a competitive benefits package including full medical and dental insurance and paid vacation.

Application Process: Submit cover letter and résumé. Email to staff@EBHO.org with the subject line: "Director of Resident and Community Organizing" or send to:
EBHO
Search Committee
538 – 9th Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607

Position open until filled.

EBHO is an equal opportunity employer