Public Housing Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator

Public Housing Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning oversees key housing, land use, and planning agencies and initiatives, coordinating interagency efforts to preserve affordability, prevent displacement, and address the citywide housing crisis. The Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT), within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, advances policies and programs to strengthen tenant protections, promote housing stability, and ensure equitable access to safe and affordable housing for all New Yorkers. The Office works across City agencies as well as with community-based organizations, advocates, and the private sector to implement the City's housing agenda.

The Public Housing Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator advances MOPT's mission to protect all tenants and prevent displacement by supporting and strengthening tenant organizing in NYCHA developments and serving as a primary point of coordination between MOPT, NYCHA, and public housing residents. This role ensures that NYCHA tenants' voices are centered in City policy, program design, and interagency problem-solving, with a focus on tenant protections, habitability, and accountability.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and strengthening tenants' organizing efforts in NYCHA developments, including resident associations, tenant leaders, and citywide NYCHA tenant coalitions.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with NYCHA residents, tenant leaders, and community-based and legal advocacy organizations.
• Organizing and facilitating listening sessions, town halls, and working groups to surface tenant concerns and priorities.
• Supporting leadership development, organizing capacity, and coordination among resident associations.
• Serving as MOPT's liaison to NYCHA on tenant protection, resident engagement, and organizing-related matters.
• Participating in interagency working groups and meetings related to NYCHA, tenant protections, and housing stability.
• Bringing NYCHA tenant perspectives into MOPT policy development, program design, and strategic planning.
• Developing clear, accessible materials for NYCHA tenants about tenant rights, protections, and City resources.
• Preparing briefings, memos, and reports for MOPT leadership on NYCHA tenant issues, organizing efforts, and outcomes.
• Representing MOPT at community meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder convenings.

About You:

You have experience in tenant organizing, housing advocacy, community organizing, or tenant protection work, with a strong preference for experience in public or subsidized housing. You have a deep understanding of tenant rights, housing justice, and pressures of displacement in New York City. You have demonstrated the ability to build trust and work collaboratively with tenants, advocates, and government partners. You have strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills. You have a commitment to equity, racial justice, and centering impacted tenants in government decision-making. You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment. You have comfort with complexity and contradiction and the ability to consider multiple perspectives. You can identify problems and gaps and design and execute solutions.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public policy, urban planning, law, or related field preferred. 2+ years of relevant experience in housing policy, government, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

Direct experience working with NYCHA residents, resident associations, or NYCHA-related programs or policy. Familiarity with NYC government operations and interagency coordination. Multilingual skills reflective of NYCHA communities, particularly Spanish. Current and former NYCHA tenants are encouraged to apply.