VTT Tenant Advocate

Job Overview

Informs and advocates for tenants regarding their rights and responsibilities as tenants. Gives advice, information, counseling on rental housing issues, and provides appropriate referrals to tenants with housing issues. Serves as an information and training resource for social service providers and other agencies statewide. Provides public advocacy regarding tenant issues.

Job Type: Part-time Hybrid (located in Burlington, Vermont).

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; generous time off; retirement plan; discounted gym membership.

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. Candidates are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
• Ability to deal effectively, efficiently, and respectfully with clients served by CVOEO and with a wide and diverse range of individuals and organizations in carrying out all assigned functions.
• Ability to quickly acquire and maintain a solid base of technical knowledge related to landlord/tenant laws and rental housing health and safety codes.
• Understanding of the needs and problems facing low income tenants; supportive of social justice and general rights for tenants.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to uphold safety standards.

$23.65 per hour.