Reports to:                       Executive Director

Classification:    Full-time, Exempt

Organization:

The Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) is a 30-year old grassroots organization working to empower tenants to have a voice in decisions that impact the availability and affordability of safe, decent and accessible housing. MTO’s programmatic areas are: Citywide Tenants Rights Hotline, Affordable Housing Preservation Project, and Healthy Homes Project.  Each of MTO’s programs work together to form a comprehensive tool box to help tenants improve their housing and their lives.  Programs provide tenants with information, support, organizing assistance and a means to work towards broader social change goals.  MTO has also recently begun to expand its programs to serve tenants in suburban Cook County, creating challenges and opportunities for growth of programs.

Basic Function:

The Assistant Director (AD), under the general supervision of the executive director (ED), is a Senior Management position.  The AD will be primarily responsible for oversight of the MTO’s programs and ensuring the effective and efficient running of the agency’s internal operations.  The AD will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for supervising program staff.    

Responsibilities:

Program Management

1. Responsible for MTO’s program operations ensuring that all program goals are set and met;
2. Work with ED to sustain and grow programs and services;
3. Review services on an ongoing basis and with the ED develop new program as needs emerge;
4. Oversee program staff including the assignment of tasks and duties;
5. Provide training and guidance to program staff, including recommendations for external trainings;
6. Work with the ED to develop programmatic job descriptions and to participate in hiring interviews;
7. Identify and implement best practices;
8. Create ongoing opportunities for staff members to provide feedback on program operations;
9. Inform the ED (and other staff members and Board of Directors as advisable) of program issues, changes and accomplishments

Advocacy Campaigns

1. Oversee leadership development of MTO’s constituents
2. Under ED’s leadership implement MTO’s campaigns and participate in strategic planning meetings.
3. When needed create presentations for and attend public meetings
4. Represent the organization to the public, public officials, key stakeholders and funding partners
5. Implement calendar of activities including special events and fundraising activities
6. Strengthen relationships with community partners

Administration

1. Administer grants (governmental and private foundations);
2. Help create budgets and track program expenditures;
3. Assist in grant writing, editing and individual fundraising;
4. Participate in implementation of agency’s communication plan as necessary;
5. Ensure the ongoing maintenance and updating of information systems and infrastructure including hardware, software and ASP applications.

Human Resources

1. Work with ED to manage human resources, including responsibility for employee evaluation, employee policies, and legal compliance;
2. AD will make recommendations to ED regarding discipline, pay increases and promotions;

Other

1. Work with the ED to implement strategic plan
2. Fulfill duties delegated by ED

Requirements:

1. Passion for MTO’s mission and the ability to articulate the agency’s philosophies, values and practices to internal and external stakeholders
2. At least 10 years of experience working with not-for-profit, with five years in a senior management position, such as program director, lead organizer or other supervisory position;
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking and presentation skills.
4. The ability to relate well to tenants, staff, Board of Directors, funders and public officials;
5. Solid working knowledge of non-profit management, strategic planning, capacity building, program development, and personnel management;
6. Works hard and is able to encourage the same in others;
7. Proven effectiveness at forming strong and effective working teams.
8. A solid understanding of community organizing and leadership development.
9. Public policy experience required, preferably in housing.
10. Proven track record working in a diverse,  multi-cultural setting
11. Bachelors Degree and proficiency at Microsoft Office required

Compensation:

Base salary $55,000 with additional salary based on experience

Excellent benefits including health and dental

To apply send cover letter, resume and 5 references (at least 3 professional) to John Bartlett,  johnb@tenants-rights.org

The Metropolitan Tenants Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.