Housing Long Beach
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Exciting Opportunity for a Community Organizer
Housing LB is a grass roots affordable housing advocacy coalition that was formed in 2002 to
bring together tenants, community based organizations and others to engage in coordinated
affordable housing advocacy in Long Beach. Housing LB's mission is to preserve and increase
the supply of affordable housing for low income Long Beach residents. Housing LB is engaged
in numerous affordable housing legislative and policy campaigns to further its mission.
Job Description: Housing LB seeks an experienced full-time community organizer to organize
low income Long Beach tenants around its affordable housing legislative and policy campaigns.
The organizer's work will be focused on expanding HLB's existing low income tenant
membership base and mentoring additional low income tenant leaders within HLB.
Position Responsibilities: The organizer's primary responsibilities will include: finding and
developing tenant leaders; conducting outreach through door knocking, meetings at apartment
buildings and one-on-one meetings; developing outreach materials; conducting educational
forums; and working with Housing LB Board members and member organizations. The
organizer will also conduct leadership and organizing trainings. Finally, the organizer will assist
with Housing LB's fundraising efforts, including grant applications and grass roots fundraising
activities.
Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice. Applicants
must also be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary and must be able to work
independently. Skills required include:
· Strong community outreach, organizing and engagement skills
· Excellent analytical skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer skills
· Proven track record in community organizing and mobilization
· Preference for bilingual applicants (Spanish or Khmer)
· Preference for applicants with tenant organizing experience and/or those who have
worked on affordable housing campaigns
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Position includes full health
benefits.
Application Process: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. We plan
to fill this position by February 2009. We encourage applicants to apply by January 19, 2009.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Susanne Browne at sbrowne@LAFLA.org.
Please write "Housing LB Organizer Position" in the subject line of the email.
Housing LB is an affirmative action employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to
apply.
