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Education and Leadership Development Organizer Mission Action is seeking an Education and Leadership Development Organizer to join the Housing Rights program. Compensation: $50,000-53,000 full-time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid sick leave, generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess, and 401(K) with employer matching. Reports to: Housing Rights Program Manager. Overview Education and Leadership Development Organizer is responsible for leading the educational and tenant leadership development aspects of the Housing Rights program, including training development, facilitation, and logistics, and will provide supervision to peer outreach participants. Program Context The Housing Rights Program works to improve living conditions and empower tenants living in the Mission District and other districts populated by the Latinx community and other marginalized folks in San Francisco. The program includes the Mission SRO Collaborative (MSROC) and the Tenant Counseling program, with various partner agencies and collaborations. The Tenant Education and Leadership Development Organizer contributes to tenant leadership development, training, and education within these efforts. Position Responsibilities Coordinate tenant leadership development programming, trainings, and other related events Serve as the lead trainer for the leadership programs, including the Promotorxs Leadership Academy (PLA) Lead the recruitment and interviewing process for prospective program participants Serve as lead supervisor for tenant program participants, providing day-to-day supervision and support for participants who are identifying building code violations and supporting tenants in need of housing counseling and social services Work with tenant leaders to deepen political consciousness and develop tenants\' leadership skills Develop systems and documentation for curriculum, revising, updating, and generating curriculum as needed Actively participate in program assessments, planning and evaluation Participate in bi-weekly meetings with representatives from Collaborative agencies Strengthen and develop advocacy and community organizing skills among staff and tenants Coordinate with other Housing Rights staff to support SRO tenant participation in community organizing campaigns Develop monthly tenant meetings that identify and prioritize tenant issues Coordinate disaster preparedness and fire prevention workshops in SRO hotels including contacting city agencies and coordinating tenant leaders to staff trainings Facilitate disaster preparedness and fire prevention workshops at tenant meetings and SRO hotels Serve as a resource and referral source for SRO tenants, SRO managers/owners, and other agencies on issues related to accessing services and stabilizing SRO hotels Engage in community organizing efforts affecting SRO residents and homeless communities, including affordable housing, social services, land-use, and community planning issues Maintain familiarity and working relationships with City agencies, community and neighborhood groups, and social service organizations that work with SRO tenants Generate reports, collect data, and assist with program administration as needed Other Duties Attend organizational and departmental meetings, trainings, and activities Maintain professional attitude and work ethic Comply with Mission Action policies and procedures, and laws pertaining to the operation of Mission Action Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Two to three years experience in community organizing, tenant rights, affordable housing, supportive housing, and/or homelessness Two years experience facilitating trainings or workshops; experience developing trainings preferred Knowledge of issues facing homeless and low-income families in San Francisco Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team Staff supervision experience Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds Willingness to work flexible hours Commitment to social justice issues Bilingual Spanish/English required Mission Action is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible. We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Action

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