JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Tenant Organizer / Advocate Position
(Full Time Position)
Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a non-profit law firm serving the most vulnerable individuals and families in Los Angeles County. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC provides legal representation and advocacy to homeless and working poor clients focused on combating slum housing, preventing homelessness and aiding homeless veterans. With 42 attorneys, paralegals, advocates, tenant organizers, and other professional staff, ICLC is the only provider of legal services headquartered on Skid Row and is widely recognized for our expertise in housing and homelessness issues as well as serving veterans.
Position Description:
ICLC is searching for a Tenant Organizer to work with our Healthy Homes Project, which combines outreach, education, tenant organizing, and housing litigation to address housing-related health hazards that threaten vulnerable, low-income tenants.
No family should have to live in an unhealthy home. Our Tenant Organizers visit substandard buildings, educate tenants on the health effects of slum conditions and about their rights and responsibilities as renters, assist with filling and monitoring complaints to government agencies, and compile documents and information from groups of tenants to prepare for litigation. They also resolve landlord-tenant issues such as habitability concerns, lack of services or repairs, overcharges, and harassment by hosting tenant meetings, and facilitating conversations between tenants and landlords.
Hiring Criteria:
Commitment to ICLC's mission and values. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to interact with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate manner. Ability to quickly build trust and rapport with low-income tenants. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and as part of a team. Ability to use good judgment, multitask and meet deadlines. Must have a valid driver's license, insurance and a reliable car, and willingness to work evenings and weekends. Ideal candidate will have experience working with low-income families, including at least two years experience as an organizer, tenant rights advocate, or paralegal.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
How to apply:
Priority will be given to applications received by September 9, 2015. However, we will accept applications until the position is filled. To apply please email cover letter and resume:
Erin Thompson
Special Projects Manager and Board Liaison
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