Compensation: $30/hour. Average 20 hours/week.

The Tenants Union seeks a passionate and driven individual to lead fundraising and public outreach efforts and to engage and inspire volunteers. The fundraising component is crucial in ensuring the financial sustainability of having a paid staff member to advocate for tenants’ rights with stakeholders and to organize and mobilize volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve essential financial goals.
• Identify and build relationships with potential supporters and community partners.
• Organize and coordinate fundraising events, including logistics and promotion.
• Respond to media inquiries and create social media posts to educate the public about pending legislation.
• Compose e-blasts, social media posts, and produce fundraising materials.
• Mobilize volunteers to increase public awareness and engagement, and for political advocacy and action.
• Plan and lead volunteer events, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and ethical practices in fundraising and volunteer management.

Qualifications:

•  Proven experience in fundraising, event planning, and volunteer engagement.
• Persuasive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers and donors.
• Knowledge of political advocacy and alignment with prioritizing tenants’ rights.
• Proficiency in using donor databases and persuasive writing.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community by supporting meaningful work of the Tenants Union and empowering tenants to act.

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@sftu.org no later than January 22, 2026.