Housing Advocacy Organizer
Job Description

SUMMARY: The Housing Advocacy Organizer will assist the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and our housing advocacy volunteers in five cities as they implement the Goals and Objectives of the 2004-2005 Affordable Housing Campaign.

This position requires the ability to work independently and manage multiple groups of volunteers. Writing and public relations skills also required. Some college level class work required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Housing advocacy or community organizing experience required. Experience with the business community or local governments a plus. Must uphold the values and mission of the organization. Accountable to Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Planning for Housing Conference
  • Serve on Planning Team for Conference, taking on tasks as appropriate
  • Work with our data base secretary, executive director, and volunteers to develop an invitation list and mail the invitations.
  • Work with planning team on a public relations effort
  • Develop contacts with congregations, members, local government, and the business community.
Follow Up to Housing Conference
  • Support and provide training and information as needed to advocates or advocate teams in each city.
  • Stay in contact with housing specialists on staff in each city as appropriate
Strategies to Promote Affordable Housing
  • Track, support and encourage the work of our volunteers as they identify sites for rezoning, and encourage non-profit applications for development.

SALARY/BENEFITS – Position is initially half time, 20hrs/wk, $19/hr. Benefits not included.

Send resume and Cover Letter to:
Maurine Behrend
Tri-Valley Interfaith Poverty Forum
3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550




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Tri-Valley Interfaith Poverty Forum
3311 Pacific Ave. Livermore, CA 94550
povertyforum@sbcglobal.net
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