ORGANIZER – TENANTS TOGETHER

Tenants Together, California’s statewide organization for renters’ rights, seeks an Organizer to work in our San Francisco office. This is a full-time position.
About Tenants Together
Tenants Together is a coalition of tenants, tenant organizations and other allies committed to fairness and justice for California’s 15 million tenants. Formed in 2008, Tenants Together is California’s only statewide renters' rights organization, working to improve the lives of California’s tenants through education, organizing and advocacy. Tenants Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information about Tenants Together, please visit our website, www.tenantstogether.org.
The Position
Tenants Together seeks a dynamic, experienced organizer to develop and implement strategic campaigns for tenant rights. The organizer will work with our members to build support for tenant rights at the local and state level. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an organizer who is creative, motivated, committed to economic justice, and wants to be a key part of this historic effort to building a strong statewide tenant rights organization in California. The position reports to the Executive Director.
Job Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
*Develop and implement strategic organizing plan to advance tenant rights at the state and local level
*Identify, recruit and develop tenant leaders
*Represent Tenants Together at meetings, hearings and other events
*Prepare flyers, reports, and other documents as part of organizing campaigns
*Identify potential allies and build coalitions in support of tenant rights
*Conduct community meetings and know-your-rights workshops *Recruit new members and communicate with existing members about TT campaigns
*Utilize online organizing techniques, including petitions, letter writing campaigns, social networking, blogs and email blasts
*Write organizing updates for newsletter and e-blasts
*Assist as needed with a broad range of office tasks in small office with limited admin support
*Some travel and evening/weekend work required.
*Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications
*Visionary leader who can develop and implement organizing plan for relatively new, ambitious organization
*Minimum three years’ experience as community organizer, including substantial experience leading strategic campaigns
*Well versed in grassroots organizing techniques, with demonstrated ability to develop and carry out innovative organizing campaigns
*Bilingual Spanish/English required *Knowledge of landlord/tenant and housing issues preferred
*Ability to multi-task with multiple projects proceeding simultaneously
*Strong organizational skills; attention to detail; writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills
*Ability to inspire and motivate people to act *Ability to work with diverse constituents
*Computer and internet savvy, including proficiency with online organizing strategies; graphic design skills a plus.
*Team player who takes initiative; must be able to work independently and collaboratively
*Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Salary, Benefits and Timing This is a full-time position commencing as soon as possible. Salary DOE, plus medical benefits, paid holidays and vacation time.
How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume by mail and/or email (electronic attachments must be in PDF or Word) to:
Dean Preston
Executive Director Tenants Together 995 Market Street, Suite 1202 San Francisco, CA 94103 Fax No. 415.495.8105
info@tenantstogether.org
Tenants Together is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace.