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Tenant Rights Organizer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Tenant Rights Organizer. Position to be changed to Tenant Rights Counselor starting July 1, 2026 Program: Housing Rights Program Supervised by: MSROC Program Manager Schedule: Full-time Position ...

Colliers

Tenant Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Plan and organize annual tenant events Administrative Support * Code and process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and maintain accurate records * Track and file vendor and tenant ...

Colliers

Tenant Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Plan and organize annual tenant events Administrative Support * Code and process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and maintain accurate records * Track and file vendor and tenant ...

Inland Companies

Tenant Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI

Plan and organize annual tenant events Administrative Support * Code and process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and maintain accurate records * Track and file vendor and tenant ...

Ascend

Tenant Coordinator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Organize departmental meeting and travel arrangements * Enforces compliance with insurance requirements among tenants, contractors, vendors and suppliers. Documents incidents of potential liability ...

Inland Companies

Tenant Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI

Plan and organize annual tenant events Administrative Support * Code and process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and maintain accurate records * Track and file vendor and tenant ...

Ascend

Tenant Coordinator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Organize departmental meeting and travel arrangements * Enforces compliance with insurance requirements among tenants, contractors, vendors and suppliers. Documents incidents of potential liability ...

Ascend

Tenant Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

Organize departmental meeting and travel arrangements * Enforces compliance with insurance requirements among tenants, contractors, vendors and suppliers. Documents incidents of potential liability ...

Ascend

Tenant Coordinator

San Mateo, CA

$55K - $57K/yr

Organize departmental meeting and travel arrangements * Enforces compliance with insurance requirements among tenants, contractors, vendors and suppliers. Documents incidents of potential liability ...

Ascend

Tenant Service Coordinator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Organize departmental meeting and travel arrangements * Enforces compliance with insurance requirements among tenants, contractors, vendors and suppliers. Documents incidents of potential liability ...

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Tenant Services Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Tenant Services Coordinator coordinates program planning, organizes tenant participation in planned activities and workshops, and provides community outreach as needed. The Tenant Services ...

CP Group

Tenant Experience Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

Organize annual meetings with individual tenants to discuss concerns and suggestions that can benefit the organization's experience. * Create and manage a tenant contact list, circulating a tenant ...

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How much do tenant organizer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for tenant organizer in the United States is $55,711.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tenant Organizer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tenant Organizer, you need a solid understanding of tenant rights, community organizing principles, and advocacy strategies, often supported by experience in grassroots activism or a related field. Familiarity with digital communication platforms, database management systems, and campaign management tools is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and the ability to motivate and empower diverse groups are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for effectively mobilizing tenants, building collective power, and driving positive change in housing communities.

What is a Tenant Organizer?

A Tenant Organizer is a person who works to empower and unite tenants in a building, neighborhood, or city to advocate for their rights, improve living conditions, and address issues such as rent hikes, evictions, or neglect by landlords. They often help tenants form associations or unions, educate renters about their legal rights, and organize collective actions like meetings, petitions, or protests. Tenant Organizers typically work for nonprofit organizations, tenant unions, or grassroots community groups, and play a key role in building stronger, more informed tenant communities.

What is the difference between Tenant Organizer vs Tenant Advocate?

AspectTenant OrganizerTenant Advocate
Required CredentialsCommunity organizing experience, knowledge of housing lawsLegal knowledge, tenant rights certifications
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, tenant meetings, outreach eventsLegal offices, courts, tenant support agencies
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, housing organizations, community groupsLegal aid societies, tenant rights organizations, law firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding community-based roles in tenant supportLegal rights and representation for tenants

While both roles support tenants, a Tenant Organizer focuses on community outreach and mobilizing tenants around housing issues, often without legal training. A Tenant Advocate provides legal guidance and representation, emphasizing tenant rights and legal remedies. The choice depends on whether the focus is community engagement or legal support.

What are some common challenges faced by Tenant Organizers when working with diverse tenant populations?

Tenant Organizers often work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, languages, and cultures, which can make building trust and effective communication challenging. Additionally, they may encounter resistance from landlords or property managers, as well as skepticism or fear among tenants unfamiliar with organizing efforts. Successful Tenant Organizers employ strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and patience to address these challenges, ensuring all voices are heard and that tenants feel empowered to participate. Regular community meetings, multilingual outreach, and collaboration with local advocacy groups are common strategies to overcome these hurdles.
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PT Outreach Specialist, Tenant Organizing

PT Outreach Specialist, Tenant Organizing

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$24.95 - $25.01/hr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a nonprofit community development organization and settlement house serving the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn.  Our agency sponsors high quality childcare and youth development, urban agriculture, public health, community organizing, college success, community development, housing counseling and economic development projects and programs.  We serve 20,000 neighborhood residents annually and our budget includes a healthy mix of government, foundation and corporation grants as well as private donor support. We seek one (1) Part-Time Outreach Specialist to support our tenant organizing work in East New York.

The Part-Time Outreach Specialist for Tenant Organizing is responsible for:

  • Identifying and targeting outreach to tenants residing in rent stabilized buildings in Community Board 5/CB 5, 11207, 11208, 11239 zip codes
  • Partnering with the Tenant Organizer to distribute flyer, visit and knock on doors of apartments in rent stabilized buildings of CB 5 to educate renters about their rights, connect them to housing resources and benefits and organize associations to take collective action to improve services and conditions in buildings
  • Supporting the Tenant Organizer in the advocacy and organizing effort to preserve, stabilize and improve rent stabilized buildings in CB 5
  • Achieving the outreach goals set by NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Partners in Preservation (PIP) program
  • Designing and developing outreach materials including social media posts, flyers and brochures, etc., for circulation in targeted buildings, at local public schools, elected officials’ offices, houses of worship, etc.
  • Publicizing the organizing program throughout the community, connecting with CHLDC staff and program  participants
  • Familiar with MS suite, e.g. Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Handle phone and in-person intakes and screening for program eligibility
  • Assist with screening targeted buildings’ residents for potential organizing
  • Review and update, as needed, outreach materials in both English and Spanish
  • Ability to work independently, and interact professionally and be culturally sensitive
  • Available to work flexible hours, e.g. evenings, Saturdays sometimes, etc.
  • Ability to communicate and/or interact with individuals, partner organizations/PIP organizations and other agencies
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in related field preferred or at least 2 years of experience working in community organizing or related field
  • Personable and comfortable engaging new immigrant community residents.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) required

Salary:

  • $25.00 per hour, 21 hours per week

To Apply:

  • Send resume and cover letter to Ms. Rosalinda Gutierrez, Senior Program Director, Housing Counseling at rosalindag@cypresshills.org.


 

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

 

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