Mid-level or Senior Housing Policy Associate

ANHD is hiring for a Mid-level or Senior Housing Policy Associate to support ANHD’s policy, research, and advocacy efforts, with a focus on the tenant-related initiatives. This position will involve research, data analysis, legislative analysis, policy development, and engaging with community organizations, elected officials, and leading national research and advocacy institutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in housing policy, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to racial equity and community-driven solutions.

About ANHD:

The Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) is one of NYC’s leading policy advocacy organizations on housing and economic development. We are a coalition of 80+ neighborhood-based affordable housing and community development groups working to build community power to win affordable housing and thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers.

Responsibilities:

Policy and Advocacy:

• Support or lead legislative advocacy focused on eviction prevention, rent stabilization, and housing affordability.
• Monitor, research, and analyze housing-related legislation and policy proposals at the city, state, and federal levels.
• Provide research and technical assistance to coalitions, legal service providers, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Lead development of new policy proposals and recommendations, often in collaboration with ANHD’s organizing staff and coalition partners, to support ANHD’s campaign goals.
• Communicate our housing policy work in a variety of formats, including reports, blogs, testimony, 2-pagers, infographics, etc, for a range of audiences. Engage with elected officials and government staff to advance ANHD’s policy priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in general housing policy, displacement trends, healthy housing, and tenants’ rights.
• Apply skills in data analysis, research, and policy writing to inform internal and externally facing areas of work, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
• Stay informed on emerging issues in housing justice and community development and, at senior level, provide thought leadership on key issues.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:

• Conduct trainings and provide support to community organizations and stakeholders on housing data and policy.
• Develop accessible educational materials for use with tenant leaders, organizers, advocates, elected officials, and the general public.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance research methodologies and advocacy strategies.
• Participate in coalitions and working groups to shape policy discussions and coordinate advocacy efforts.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $79,000 (Mid) / $80,000 to $90,000 (Senior), depending on experience.

Requirements:

We encourage candidates to apply even if they meet some and not all of the below requirements, given they are willing and motivated to grow into others with appropriate support.

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in housing policy, research, and advocacy.
• Strong research, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to translate complex data and policy into accessible information for varied audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing reports, and writing and delivering testimony.
• Familiarity with NYC’s affordable housing, tenants rights, and/or community development landscape.
• Familiarity with the New York City and/or New York State budget and legislative processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Commitment to New York City’s neighborhoods, non-for-profit community development corporations, community organizing, and grassroots organizations.
• A strong focus on achieving equitable results, and proficiency in using a justice and equity perspective in data analysis, research, policy development, and interpersonal communication.

Preferred but not required:

• Fundraising experience.
• Ability to track or manage project budgets. Experience with government grants is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation:

As an ANHD employee, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also work to ensure an inclusive work environment committed to diversity & dignity, work/life balance, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values our staff team, our members, partners and broader community. As a team we have a deep commitment to the work, a community of collaboration and shared work, and a spirit that values laughter and joy in our ANHD spaces.

ANHD is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome a diverse audience to apply and contribute to a rich diversity of perspectives and ideas are especially encouraged to apply.

All full-time staff members are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) plan and Financial Security, Paid Time Off and other Benefits as listed here. It also includes annual staff professional development support, attendance at ANHD member events, and office-wide wellness and team building activities, dependent on funding availability.

This position is Hybrid. Applicants will need to be available to work from ANHD’s office in Manhattan at least two days a week.