Role: Policy Specialist
Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer
Location: Los Angeles/Hybrid
Hours: Full Time

About

The Supportive Housing Alliance (the “Alliance”) is a network of nonprofit organizations based in Los Angeles County working together to educate and advance policies, program and resources through collective advocacy for the production and operation of supportive housing as the solution to ending homelessness for people with disabilities. Its members have as a primary focus the development and operations of permanent supportive housing.

Overview of the role

The Policy Specialist is responsible for managing public policy and advocacy activities for the Supportive Housing Alliance at the local, State and federal levels with the goal of increasing resources, streamlining production, and ensuring a strong services delivery system in supportive housing. This position represents the Alliance in public settings and in coalition work. While administrative oversight is provided by A Community of Friends, the Policy Specialist works with the Alliance as one entity, interacting with Executive Directors and Housing/Real Estate Directors. This is an exempt position with potential for hybrid work.

Duties/Responsibilities

Policy

Monitor, analyze, and draft recommendations on policy developments at the City, County, State and federal levels with the specific focus on increasing production of supportive housing in Los Angeles County.
Monitor and initiate legislative efforts that may generate resources and streamline the process for construction of supportive housing.
Develop strategies to respond to proposed regulations and legislation.
Develop relevant policy documents (fact sheets, briefs, case studies, issue papers).
Create and manage legislation tracker for tracking political contacts, meetings and relationships.
Prepare correspondence conveying Alliance policy positions.
Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Alliance.

Communications

Represent the Alliance in public events, community and coalition meetings, industry conferences, public policy meetings, etc.
Facilitate position development among Alliance members to enable effective public advocacy.
Foster meaningful relationships with elected officials, their staff, and community partners.
Share and coordinate information with Alliance members to ensure consistent messaging.
Promote the Alliance’s work and policy positions in digital media.
Provide support and reports to the Alliance in the preparation of grant applications and reporting.

Qualifications

Two years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
Working knowledge of policy and advocacy processes.
Knowledge of affordable and/or supportive housing finance preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a variety of settings and audiences.
Excellent editing and analytical skills with ability to gather and synthesize information and perspectives from multiple sources into clear, easy-to-read, engaging formats.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to execute on strategies and initiatives.
Attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
Commitment to, equity and social justice.
Valid driver license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working for a nonprofit affordable housing organization.
Previous experience working for a government agency.
Sense of humor.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Sitting, standing, and walking.
Listening/speaking, writing, and operating a personal computer, personal automobile, and phone system.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

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