Type: Regular, Non-Exempt, Full-time position. This position is included in the collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.
Location: San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in the office 2 days a week.
Deadline: Applications are due by Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Reports to: Housing Rights Program, Managing Attorney.
Compensation and Benefits
The Community Advocate’s salary range is between $72,100 and $94,074. The compensation is determined based on relevant years of experience and in accordance with the negotiated salary scale in the union contract for this position.
This position is eligible for language premiums for demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English that is regularly used in their job duties. The annual premium is $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language.
ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and a 401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.
The Opportunity
Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Cantonese-speaking Community Advocate for its Housing Rights Program. The Community Advocate is an integral member of our Housing Rights team, which adopts a multi-pronged approach to housing defense and anti-displacement. The program provides holistic, community legal services and know-your-rights education to low-income and immigrant tenants who face threats of displacement due to gentrification and other economic pressures. The program also works with tenants, tenant associations and groups of tenants to fight back against displacement and harassment. Staff also actively participate in community coalitions and work closely with tenants and grassroots advocates to use policy advocacy and impact litigation to protect and advance the rights of low-income communities of color.
The Community Advocate will specialize in supporting clients and community members at all phases of advocacy, including through clinics and limited and full-scope representation. Many of our clients are limited English proficient Cantonese speakers. Consistent with ALC’s multi-pronged approach, the Community Advocate’s direct services work will be integrated with impact strategies and community empowerment work. Depending on need and capacity, the Community Advocate will support this work by participating in community coalitions and representing ALC in opportunities for community outreach and engagement.This position reports to the Housing Rights Program Managing Attorney.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit via BreezyHR the following:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
- Resume
- One writing sample (no more than five (5) pages)
- Three (3) professional references (including at least two direct supervisors)
For more information and to apply, visit our job portal below.
Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim and survivor status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.