Job Description
Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1935 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to roughly 1 in 16 New Yorkers across over 177,569 apartments within 335 housing developments through public housing, Section 8, and PACT/RAD programs.
The Voter Engagement Department is a newly formed unit dedicated to strengthening resident engagement and democratic processes in NYCHA communities. The team provides centralized oversight, coordination, and on-the-ground engagement for two critical initiatives:
- Tenant Association elections: Ensuring fair, transparent, and consistent election processes for Tenant Association leadership across all NYCHA developments. The team works closely with residents, NYCHA staff, and third-party election monitors to implement standardized procedures, promote resident participation and build lea...