Housing Assistant

Job Summary

The Housing/Benefits Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the local Astoria community group by assisting tenants with their affordable housing and benefits needs. Reporting directly to the Housing Director, this position involves engaging with tenants, organizing community activities, and conducting outreach to promote tenant rights and access to resources. The ideal candidate will be proactive, bilingual (English and Spanish required, and committed to empowering residents through education and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with tenants to assess their affordable housing options and benefits needs, providing guidance and support.
• Organize and facilitate Tenant’s Associations and Tenant Rights Workshops to educate residents about their rights and available resources.
• Conduct outreach efforts within the community to raise awareness about housing opportunities, benefits programs, and tenant rights.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and outreach events to represent the organization and gather pertinent information for community engagement.
• Develop bilingual materials for public meetings, news articles, social media posts, and educational resources to ensure accessibility for diverse community members.
• Support the development of outreach strategies that effectively communicate with the community.
• Complete regular reports as required by the organization or funding sources to track activities, outcomes, and community impact.

Requirements

• Experience in housing advocacy, community organizing, or related fields is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to meet with tenants individually and facilitate group workshops.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable to serve a diverse community effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for outreach, education materials development, and public speaking engagements.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with tenant rights, affordable housing programs, and social services is advantageous.
• Reliable transportation or access to transportation for attending meetings and outreach events.
• Commitment to empowering underserved communities through education and advocacy.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Astoria community by supporting tenants’ rights and access to affordable housing resources through dedicated outreach and education efforts.

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person