Education and Leadership Development Organizer

Education and Leadership Development OrganizerJoin to apply for the Education and Leadership Development Organizer role at Mission Action.Job AnnouncementEducation and Leadership Development OrganizerProgram: Housing RightsJob AnnouncementEducation and Leadership Development OrganizerProgram: Housing RightsCompensation: $50,000-53,000 Full-time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, paid holiday, paid sick leave, generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess, and 401(K) with employer matching.Reports to: Housing Rights Program ManagerTo apply: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.About The OrganizationMission Action has been growing rapidly, therefore, we have created a lot of new positions in different programs. Please consider joining our team to serve the communities.Mission Action nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society. As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, we work to improve lives on an individual level as well as affect broader social change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing.Program And Position SummaryThe 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. Through a variety of direct services and organizing methods, including but not limited to case management and stabilization, multi-service referrals, leadership and advocacy trainings, and supporting the formation of tenant associations.The Housing Rights Program consists of two main components, the Mission SRO Collaborative (MSROC) and the Tenant Counseling program.MSROC focuses specifically on conditions and advocacy in Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels in the Mission District of San Francisco.The Tenant Counseling program is a newer arm of Mission Action Housing Rights work that extends services beyond the Mission to reach community members living in other districts such as the Excelsior, where many displaced Latinx and immigrant tenants have settled.The Tenant Education and Leadership Development Organizer is responsible for leading the educational and tenant leadership development aspects of the program, including training development, facilitation, and logistics.Position ResponsibilitiesCoordinate tenant leadership development programming, trainings, and other related eventsServe as the lead trainer for the leadership programs, including the current annually held Promotorxs Leadership Academy (PLA)Lead the recruitment & interviewing process for prospective program participantsServe 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 skillsDevelop systems and documentation for curriculum, revising, updating, and generating curriculum as needed.Actively participate in program assessments, planning and evaluationParticipating in bi-weekly meetings with representatives from Collaborative agenciesStrengthen and develop advocacy and community organizing skills and participation among Dolores Street Community Services staff and tenantsCoordinate with other Housing Rights staff to support SRO tenant participation in community organizing campaignsCoordinate with other Housing Rights staff to develop monthly tenant meetings that identify and prioritize tenant issuesCoordinate disaster preparedness and fire prevention workshops in SRO hotels including contacting city agencies and coordinating tenant leaders to staff trainingsFacilitate disaster preparedness and fire prevention workshops at tenant meetings and SRO hotelsServe as a resource and referral source for SRO tenants, SRO managers/owners, and other agencies on issues related to accessing services and stabilizing SRO hotelsEngage in community organizing efforts affecting SRO residents and homeless communities, including affordable housing, social services, land-use, and community planning issuesMaintain familiarity and working relationships with City agencies, community and neighborhood groups, and social service organizations that work with SRO tenantsGenerate reports, collecting data, and assisting with program administration as neededOther DutiesAttend organizational and departmental meetings, trainings, and activitiesMaintain professional attitude and work ethicComply with Mission Action policies and procedures, and laws pertaining to the operation of Mission ActionPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsTwo to three years experience in community organizing, tenant rights, affordable housing, supportive housing, and/or homelessnessTwo years experience facilitating trainings or workshops; experience developing trainings preferredKnowledge of issues facing homeless and low-income families in San FranciscoStrong organizational & communication skillsAbility to work effectively both independently and as a member of a teamStaff supervision experienceAbility to work with people from diverse backgroundsWillingness to work flexible hoursCommitment to social justice issuesBilingual Spanish/English requiredMission 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

Created: 2025-10-05