Organizer

Mass Union Organizer Part-Time Hourly Position

Mass Union Organizer

Part-Time Hourly Position

Compensation: $50 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week, as needed

Location: Remote position supporting communities across Massachusetts, with regional travel required.

Candidates located in the South Shore and Quincy areas are encouraged to apply. Reliable

transportation is required.

About Mass Union

The Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants is a union for people who live in public housing. Our board is

entirely composed of public housing tenants, and our mission is to protect and improve public housing

across Massachusetts. We are a membership organization representing Local Tenant Organizations

(LTOs) throughout the state.

Mass Union works alongside tenants to build strong, democratic resident organizations that advocate

for safer, healthier, and more dignified communities. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and

tenant-led decision-making and seek organizers who are passionate about community building and

collective action.

Position Summary

The Mass Union Organizer supports Local Tenant Organizations by providing organizing assistance,

leadership development, and training to public housing residents. This position works closely with the

Director of Organizing to strengthen tenant leadership and advance local and statewide organizing

campaigns.

This is a part-time, hourly position and is non-benefits eligibleJob Responsibilities

Community Organizing & Tenant Support

• Provide one-on-one support to tenants forming or strengthening their Local Tenant Organization (LTO).
• Facilitate regional tenant roundtables and community meetings.
• Develop and implement organizing plans for assigned LTOs.
• Follow up on action items and next steps identified during meetings.
• Support and lead tenant organizing campaigns and initiatives.
• Participate in organizing team meetings and trainings as needed.

Leadership Development & Training

• Conduct trainings on LTO bylaws, responsibilities, and effective leadership practices.
• Attend Mass Union trainings and develop skills to become a trainer and facilitator.
• Support tenant leaders in building organizational capacity and community engagement. Administrative Responsibilities
• Submit bi-weekly timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Organizing regarding progress, challenges, and emerging needs.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for community organizing and social justice.
• Demonstrated respect for racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity, with an understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
• Experience working with public housing residents, tenant organizations, or community-based organizing efforts preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, orother languages commonly spoken in Massachusetts public housing communities is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned regions.

Performance Expectations

• Work is outcome-oriented and focused on strengthening and sustaining Local Tenant Organizations.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Organizing.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Uphold Mass Union's values of equity, inclusion, and tenant-led decision-making.Confidentiality

The Organizer is expected to maintain confidentiality regarding any personal, tenant, or organizational

information obtained in the course of their work with Mass Union.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to seun@massunion.org. Applications will

be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or

other languages commonly spoken in Massachusetts public housing communities is preferred.