Public Housing Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator
Core
Coordinate between the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) and NYCHA to advance tenant organizing, prevent displacement, and center resident voices in policy design.
Role type
Public policy and community organizing coordinator
Builds
Tenant organizing capacity, interagency coordination mechanisms, and policy recommendations for public housing stability
Domain
Public housing policy, urban planning, and community advocacy in New York City
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
tenant organizing, community engagement, interagency liaison, policy analysis, facilitation, strategic planning
Preferred skills
public policy, urban planning, law, housing justice advocacy
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Support and strengthen tenant organizing efforts in NYCHA developments; serve as liaison between MOPT and NYCHA on tenant protection matters; bring tenant perspectives into policy development and program design; develop accessible materials for tenants regarding rights and resources; prepare briefings and reports for leadership on tenant issues and organizing outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC