NYC Issues Organizer

Compensation Range: $19/hr - $22/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

 

Overview:

The ANHD Center for Community Leadership (CCL) Organizing Apprenticeship is a transformative, paid 6-month training and career development support program for community members and member leaders who are beginning their work in organizing. Participants in the Organizing Apprenticeship are trained as community organizers in a cohort with fellow organizers across issues areas, deepening their knowledge of organizing and advocacy in New York City. During the program, Apprentices: Work as an apprentice for 20 hours a week for 6 months (January-June) with a $12,800 stipend Gain on-the-ground community organizing experience with an organization Learn foundational organizing skills and principles by participating in the CCL Introductory Course and other trainings and workshops Connect with a cohort of fellow new organizers Get career development support and resources through the ANHD and CCL networks Selected Apprentice Finalists are invited to interview with Host Organizations. You may also be nominated by an organization.

 

Responsibilities:

• The CCL Apprentice at Housing Works will be deeply embedded in our housing justice organizing team, supporting a campaign that fights for permanent, supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS, unhoused individuals, LGBTQ+ communities, and formerly incarcerated people. Their work will be hands-on, relational, and rooted in the lived experiences of those most impacted by housing insecurity.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Base Building & Outreach: The apprentice will conduct outreach in Housing Works’ supportive housing sites, drop-in centers, and community spaces to engage residents and clients in organizing efforts. They’ll build relationships, listen to community concerns, and help identify emerging leaders.
  • Leadership Development: They’ll assist in planning and facilitating workshops, teach-ins, and leadership trainings for tenants and community members. These sessions will focus on organizing skills, civic engagement, and policy literacy.
  • Campaign Support: The apprentice will help coordinate actions, legislative visits, and public events tied to our housing justice campaign. This includes preparing materials, mobilizing participants, and documenting outcomes.
  • Coalition Engagement: They’ll represent Housing Works in coalition spaces such as Housing Justice for All, attending meetings, sharing updates, and helping align our campaign with broader movement goals.
  • Administrative & Capacity Support: The apprentice will support organizing logistics—tracking outreach, maintaining contact lists, scheduling meetings, and assisting with communications.

 

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Non-profit organization focusing on housing and advocacy.