职位空缺

HOME of VA is seeking a Local Policy Advocate to build out and lead HOME of Virginia’s local land use and housing policy initiatives in the Richmond region.

我们可以共同实现的目标

Right now, our region’s three largest localities — the City of Richmond along with Chesterfield and Henrico — are resetting rules about what can get built and where. The results, whether transformative or furthering the status quo, will affect everyone who lives here. Drawing on 50 years of fair housing advocacy, HOME aims to ensure that as these new rules are worked out, equal access to affordable housing is a priority for the families and workers who sustain our community.

The Local Policy Advocate will spearhead HOME’s efforts to advance equitable land-use and pro-housing policies. This role combines policy advocacy with community organizing. The Advocate will educate community members on zoning and housing reforms and mobilize their collective efforts to drive systemic change. The Advocate will cultivate relationships with elected officials, planning commissions, and government staff to ensure that the visions of HOME and our community partners are understood, considered, and implemented. Additionally, they will collaborate with partner organizations to build a strong coalition. For decades local rules have been used to perpetuate segregation. While the initial focus of this role is in the Central Virginia area, we intend for the Local Policy Advocate to build upon this work to highlight the need for equitable housing reforms and to form a blueprint for future local advocacy in other parts of the Commonwealth.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead local advocacy efforts by developing, analyzing, and promoting land-use and housing policy reforms, including zoning changes and streamlined approvals for affordable housing projects.
• Design and implement strategic education and advocacy campaigns that reflect the priorities of impacted communities.
• Collaborate with coalitions of legal, nonprofit, and community-based organizations to amplify advocacy efforts.
• Recruit, train, and organize volunteers to support HOME’s policy initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, including elected officials, planners, and government staff, to advocate for equitable policies.
• Track and analyze local land-use policies and decisions to identify opportunities and threats to housing equity.
• Prepare and deliver public testimony, reports, and policy briefs to influence decision-makers and educate the public.
• Build relationships with local media to elevate housing issues and HOME’s policy positions.
• Organize and lead community meetings, workshops, and forums to educate and empower residents on housing policy issues.
• Conduct research and develop data-driven insights to support advocacy positions and campaign strategies.
• Monitor regional housing trends and policy developments to stay ahead of emerging issues and opportunities.
• Assist in grant reporting and proposal development to secure funding for advocacy initiatives.
• 抓住机会推进 HOME 的使命，并履行 HOME 领导层指派和优先安排的其他职责。

您需要携带的物品

HOME values staff with different personal, educational, and professional backgrounds, and encourages all interested applications to apply, even if they do not meet all the qualifications listed below. While no one candidate may possess all the following attributes, an ideal candidate will have most of the following qualifications:

• 热爱并熟悉非营利部门和 HOME 的使命。
• 对公民权利、社会正义和种族公平的真诚承诺。
• Strong understanding of housing policy.
• Professional experience with analyzing and advocating for legislation, leading advocacy campaigns, or community organizing, and/or higher education degrees in urban planning, public policy or administration, law, or similar fields of study.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect and build relationships with others.
• 极富感染力，具有客户服务意识和协作工作作风。
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complicated, long-term projects.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence and other organizational materials.
• 证明有能力有效地为客户推荐和联系其他社区资源。
• Demonstrated ability to present information clearly and effectively and to respond to inquiries from housing advocacy and consumer groups, housing industry organizations, members of the public and private sectors, and the general public.
• Flexibility and willingness to commit to successful completion of assigned tasks, projects and programs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend events, as well as occasional travel across the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, and Teams and client management systems.
• 能够保持高度的专业性和保密性。
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse people of varying abilities.
• 具有独立和团队高效工作的能力。
• Commitment to treating colleagues, partners, clients, and stakeholders with respect.
• 对公民权利、社会正义和种族公平的真诚承诺。
• Strong connections to or knowledge of the housing industry preferred.

申请

If this sounds like you, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position to jobs@homeofva.org and include Local Policy Advocate in the subject line.

Job posting is open until filled, review of applications will begin Monday January 6, 2024.

Anticipated hiring salary range: $55,000 – $75,000 (Salary will be commensurate with experience).

HOME 重视员工参与，致力于营造健康、多元化和包容的工作环境。我们提供具有竞争力的福利待遇，包括免费医疗、眼科和牙科服务，以及灵活的工作环境和远程办公选择。

HOME 是一个机会均等的雇主，提供无障碍工作场所，不因种族、肤色、性别、年龄、宗教、信仰、残疾、国籍、性别认同、政治或工会背景、婚姻状况、性取向、退伍军人身份、收入来源或其他非正当工作要求而有所歧视。

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:
$55,000 – $75,000 per year

Benefits:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health and dental insurance, a flexible work schedule, and employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan. Our generous holiday and leave policies are designed to support rest and promote a meaningful and healthy balance of work and life.

Schedule:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Occasional evening and weekend meetings and events

Work setting:
Hybrid work, with some in person meetings in Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield area

Work Location:
Hybrid: part remote and part in office (626 East Broad St, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219)