Tenant Organizer / Lead Tenant Organizer / Tenant Organizer Coordinator

Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is a non-profit, community-based organization whose mission is to promote racial justice while empowering low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to fight for, secure, and maintain quality housing and build financial assets. NHN is also a HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing foreclosure prevention services, homebuyer education, and tenant organizing and advocacy.

NHN is an affiliate of Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC), a 47-year-old nonprofit comprehensive community development corporation and a NeighborWorks America chartered member, whose mission is to advance economic, social, and racial justice. FAC and NHN work together to transform the lives of over 7,500 low- and moderate-income New Yorkers each year, helping our community live and work with dignity while building a more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive city.

NHN is seeking one (1) passionate tenant organizer to join our Organizing & Advocacy team. Depending on the experience of the candidate, we will hire at one of three levels: Tenant Organizer, Lead Tenant Organizer, or Tenant Organizer Coordinator. All organizers will work closely with FAC and NHN colleagues, coalition partners (including Stabilizing NYC and Partners in Preservation), and legal service providers to advance campaigns, support tenants facing poor housing conditions or harassment, and strengthen the tenant movement across Brooklyn.

Core Responsibilities:

All organizers will:

• Conduct door-to-door outreach in multifamily buildings experiencing poor conditions or at risk of displacement.
• Build tenant associations and facilitate tenant meetings.
• Support tenant leadership development and participation in campaigns.
• Mobilize tenants for borough- and city-wide actions, including rallies, press conferences, trainings, and hearings.
• Provide one-on-one advocacy for tenants and refer to legal or eviction-prevention services as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and enter data in Salesforce for reporting.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and events, sometimes during evenings or weekends.
• Represent FAC/NHN in coalition spaces and community partnerships.

In addition, more experienced tenant organizers will be responsible for the following responsibilities depending on the role in which they are hired:

• Lead Tenant Organizer (candidates with 3+ years of experience):
  • Design and facilitate tenant leadership trainings.
  • Mentor and coach newer organizers; supervise Tenant Organizers, as needed.
  • Help shape campaign strategy and ensure organizing activities advance campaign goals.
  • Lead coalition meetings and coordinate community partnerships as called upon.
  • Coordinate neighborhood-level outreach and organizing efforts.
  • Support data review and reporting to ensure accuracy and alignment with program goals.
• Tenant Organizer Coordinator (candidates with 4+ years of experience):
  • Provide overall guidance and coordination for the Tenant Organizing & Advocacy program.
  • Supervise Tenant Organizers and Lead Organizers, including coaching, professional development, and performance feedback, as needed.
  • Oversee program data integrity, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
  • Represent FAC/NHN in senior-level coalition meetings and advocacy initiatives.
  • Contribute to grant proposals, funder reports, and strategic planning processes.
• Field Experience:
  • Tenant Organizer: Minimum 1 year of experience in tenant or community organizing, base-building, or campaign work.
  • Lead Tenant Organizer: 3+ years of experience in tenant organizing, housing justice campaigns, or community organizing, including experience developing tenant leaders and/or working in coalitions.
  • Tenant Organizer Coordinator: 4+ years of experience in tenant organizing, housing advocacy, or community organizing, including at least 2 years of staff supervision and demonstrated success managing multiple projects or campaigns.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of NYC housing issues and tenants’ rights; deeper expertise in rent stabilization, affordable housing systems, and housing policy expected at senior levels.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; attention to detail; strong administrative, facilitation, and computer skills (Word, Excel, Salesforce). Supervisory, strategic planning, and partnership-management skills required for the Coordinator role.
• Language: Bilingual English/Mandarin, English/Arabic, or English/Russian is preferred.
• Values: Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and social justice and comfort working with low-income and immigrant tenants. Ability to apply a racial-equity lens to organizing and advocacy work.

Compensation:

• Tenant Organizer: $50,000 – $55,000 ($27.47-30.22 per hour) salary commensurate with experience.
• Lead Tenant Organizer: $56,000 – $62,000 ($30.77-34.06 per hour) salary commensurate with experience.
• Tenant Organizer Coordinator: $63,000 – $70,000 ($34.62-38.46 per hour) salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume with “FAC Tenant Organizer” in the subject line to jobs@fifthave.org by November 30, 2025. No phone calls please.

Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc.

621 DeGraw Street

Brooklyn, New York 11217

For more information about FAC, go to www.fifthave.org.

Fifth Avenue Committee is an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

FAC offers a competitive benefits package including full health and dental insurance (1st of month following a 60-day waiting period), life insurance, retirement savings plan, flexible spending and paid time off.

• : Bilingual English/Mandarin, English/Arabic, or English/Russian is preferred.