Tenant Organizer (Atlanta, GA)
ACORN International is looking for a motivated individual interested in being a community organizer for housing justice. This position will work to lay the foundation for the ACORN Tenants Union in Atlanta, GA. This role will include COVID-safe, face-to-face outreach and door-knocking, online outreach, and following up with people who reach out to the organization. In addition to membership recruitment, this position will include organizing virtual meetings, organizing social distance actions/protests, communications/public relations, developing campaigns, cultivating new community leaders, phone outreach, and most of all, listening to the people in the communities we organize in.
ACORN is a union in the community. Like any union, our members pay membership dues so that they can have a sustainable, independent organization to fight for their interest. Part of everyone’s job at ACORN is to work to increase our membership and retain our independence.
Ideal candidates are:
- Leaders who are willing to work independently in a grassroots setting
- Willing to handle challenging and rewarding work to help our membership grow and be strong and active leaders
- Must be willing to work field hours between 11 AM and 8 PM as we organize predominantly when many people are at home
- Passionate about social justice and eager to participate in direct action for housing justice
To apply:
Send a cover letter and a resume to atlanta2@acorntenantsunion.org
