The Coalition for Economic Survival (CES) is seeking qualified bi-lingual (English/Spanish) people to organize tenants in at-risk affordable housing. The Los Angeles area has one of the most severe housing crisis in the nation. Landlords, in efforts to obtain more profit and higher rents, are constantly attempting to illegally evict tenants, refusing to make needed repairs, converting and destroying affordable housing, and opting out of federal rent subsidy programs. A spectacular opportunity to become part of a team of extremely effective organizers who are helping to obtain more concrete victories that directly benefit low income and working people of Los Angeles. The tenant organizer will identify organizing situations and tenant leaders, and develop tenant associations, campaigns and other efforts to preserve affordable housing and secure tenants' rights. The Coalition for Economic Survival, Los Angeles' leading tenants' rights organization, has been organizing people for economic and social justice for 50 years. Check out CES' work and tremendous accomplishments at: http://cesinaction.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/cesinaction/ KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Identifying, developing and supporting tenant leaders. Organizing and supporting tenant associations, including, door-to-door canvassing, leafleting and speaking at outreach meetings. Learning particular tenant/landlord laws and housing issues. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Required (If you don't have ALL of the first five qualification, please don't apply) 1) MUST have the ability to communicate and write in English and Spanish at a proficient professional level. (Do Not Apply if you do not have these skills and abilities) 2) Good writing, speaking and research skills. 3) A valid driver's California license, insurance and a dependable car is an absolute requirement. 4) Ability to work evenings and weekends. (On some occasions work will require irregular and long hours). 5) Must be able to maintain accurate records and have the ability to write timely, required reports on work. Desirable 1) Experience in building tenant, community or labor organizations. 2) Experience in and commitment to community activism. 3) Working knowledge of word-processing and basic computer graphics. 4) Knowledge of landlord/tenant law and housing issues.