Policy & Advocacy Manager

everyone


deserves a decent place to live.

POSITION: Policy and Advocacy Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Philanthropy Officer

Classification Full Time, Exempt

Date April 2022

Salary Range $70,000-$80,000

Schedule Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekends

POSITION SUMMARY: The Policy and Advocacy Manager is primarily responsible for building


relationships in the public sector to help shape policies and budgets to increase access to affordable


housing. This position will advocate for smart policies and systems to create a world where everyone


has a decent place to live. The focus will be in Pierce County; however, this position will also work


collaboratively at the state and national levels.




This position requires professional understanding of local and state government, lobbying, and


politics; relationship management skills; written and oral communication skills; and an ability to work


effectively with an array of internal and external stakeholders.




Primary Duties and Core Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership team and organizational subject matter experts to develop and
  

• Serve as Habitat’s primary voice and liaison with elected officials from Pierce County and its
  

• Track and engage in relevant legislation, rulemaking and other emerging issues
  
• Build strong relationships with council members, legislators and candidates of all parties to
  

Department Responsibilities

• Be an engaged team member participating with planning, strategies, events and activities
  

organizational relationship knowledge building

• Support Habitat fundraising and community engagement activities, for example by presenting
  

Habitat Engagement

• Understand the Habitat history, mission and culture from a staff, volunteer, donor and
  

• Be an engaged member of the organization by understanding and supporting the work of
  

• Participate in meetings and trainings as informed by supervisor
  
• Actively work to strengthen Habitat’s public presence and visibility
  
• Other projects as assigned
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Three years of experience working in public policy and/or affordable housing
  
• Experience working on affordable housing, housing finance or land use (preferred)
  
• Experience working with elected officials (preferred)
  
• Be collaborative and relational with both internal and external stakeholders
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• Experience publicly speaking, including speaking to elected officials
  
• Ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines
  
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours, particularly as the legislative
  

Compensation and Benefits


Habitat offers a competitive salary ($70,000-$80,000 annually) and benefits package for this position


commensurate with experience.




Physical demand and work environment


The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of


those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s


essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to


remain in a stationary position for long periods while operating a computer, participating in meetings


and communicating on a telephone or in person. Occasional requirements are to move about the


office to access office equipment and the ability to traverse a construction site. Must be able to lift


25-50 lbs. Some nights and weekend events required.




To Apply Interested in applying?


Email the following to [email protected]:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement
  

• Current resume
  

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