8/7/2019 organizer job ad

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  Metropolitan Tenants Organization 

- P O S I T I O N O P E N -

Position title: Community Organizer 

RESPONSIBILITIES:Organize tenants, tenant associations, community activists and housing advocates to develop andimplement actions and campaigns that result in tangible victories, convene building strategymeetings including direct action; develop and conduct training opportunities to build tenantleadership. The Metropolitan Tenants Organization, a Chicago membership organization thatexists to organize, educate and empower tenants to have a voice in decisions which affect theaffordability of decent and safe housing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Organizing building meetings with tenant leaders, tenants associations and community

activists to address their collective issues.2. Work with MTO’s volunteer issues/advisory committees to develop, plan and implement

issue campaigns and direct action strategies.3. Coordinate media strategies for various campaigns including: developing media

relationships and materials including, press releases, bulletins, reports, testimony, etc.4. Interview current and new community leaders to identify new leadership issues.5. Maintain and build organizational membership and increase collaboration and

coordination among agencies to further program objectives and MTO mission.6. Other duties as assigned which support the overall mission of MTO such as assisting in

the planning of annual events, campaigns, open house events, etc.7. Oversee the maintenance of thorough records and prepare program reports as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge of Chicago’s social, political and housing issues- Experience directing organizing campaigns and 3-5 years direct organizing

experience, preferably in housing issues.- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in

teams.- Must have experience, ability, and desire to work with racially and culturally

diverse communities.- Must have strong organizational skills and an ability to work days and

evenings.

- Have excellent communications skills both public speaking and written.- Must have valid drivers license and car - Bi-lingual Spanish-English a plus

Salary Range: $30,000 to $33,000 depending on experience Excellent Benefits, including health and dental

Please send cover letter and resume to John Bartlett, Metropolitan Tenants Organization, 2150 S. Canalport – Suite #2B2, Chicago, IL 60608 or email to johnb@tenants-rights.org., For more information 773-292-4980 x226.

The Metropolitan Tenants Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.