IMMEDIATE OPENING/ PLEASE POST
POSITION: Community Organizer (Full-time)
Latin United Community
Housing Association (LUCHA) develops decent and affordable housing for low
income residents and provides housing services for the residents of Humboldt
Park, West Town, and Logan Square. LUCHA is a community based development
organization that is committed to the stabilization of these communities. This
requires the active participation of local residents, local leaders, and local
stakeholders in the planning, advocacy and development of the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize
community residents and local stakeholders to advocate for affordable
housing for low-income residents and other related issues;
- Work
with community leaders to advocate for resources that ensure successful
community controlled and sustainable development;
- Work
with community residents to develop goals and strategies to stop community
displacement as well as to build, strengthen, and improve communities;
- Organize
and facilitate community planning meetings, leadership development
trainings, and presentations to empower local residents and leaders.
- Work
with Building Development staff and Organizing team to develop work plans,
research needs, and effective planning agendas that meet LUCHA’s housing
development goals;
- Develop
and maintain a network of resources for our community members to benefit
from;
- Assist
in on-the-ground outreach until goals are met;
- Develop
formatted and community-friendly written materials for community distribution;
- Publish
a quarterly LUCHA newsletter, write and edit articles to promote LUCHA’s
work in the community; and
- Supervise
and evaluate LUCHA Organizing Program interns.
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, publisher, spreadsheet, power point and
data-base software, fluency in English and Spanish both written and oral,
excellent listening, presentation, and facilitation skills needed. Candidate
must be able to multitask, perform basic research and should have strong
interpersonal skills.
HOURS: Must have a flexible schedule. Evenings and weekend
availability will be required.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience. Base salary $30,000.
BENEFITS: Life, health and dental insurance, two week paid vacation,
holidays, and 401(K) retirement plan. LUCHA also provides extensive training to
all staff and volunteers to achieve empowerment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be self-starters, self-motivated and
effective team players. Applicants should be able to participate in a
team-centered process for the development of goals, strategy, tactics and
evaluation implementation. Must be
culturally responsive and see community residents as the main advocates in the
redevelopment of the community. Should have 2-4 years organizing experience and
be willing to work flexible hours. Some
college preferred.
OTHER CRITERIA: As a
community-controlled organization, LUCHA strongly believes in affirmative
action and equal opportunity employment. Therefore, residents of West Town,
Humboldt Park and Logan Square, people of color, women, bilingual candidates
(English and Spanish), and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Must have access to a car and valid driver’s license.
Interested
applicants must submit cover letter and resume via email to:
Salvador Muñoz, LUCHA Community Organizer
3541 W.
North Avenue
Chicago,
IL. 60647
smunoz@lucha.org
773.276.5338
ext.228