SENIOR REGIONAL POLICY MANAGER - FULL-TIME

The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), an affordable

housing advocacy organization based in San Francisco, is looking for a passionate

and policy-minded individual to spearhead our regional affordable housing policy

initiatives. We are looking for a well-organized and collaborative person who can

direct and engage our staff, members, and partners to support our advocacy

campaigns and strengthen internal and sector-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NPH Background

NPH is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 1979. Our

membership includes 750 affordable housing developers, advocates, community

leaders, and businesses. We work to secure resources, promote good policy,

educate the public, and support affordable homes as the foundation for thriving

individuals, families, and neighborhoods. Our vision is a future where everyone has

a place to call home and where low-income communities, and communities of color,

stay and prosper in the Bay Area.

We have a record of success passing legislation and winning ballot measures and

offer critical programs to strengthen our industry and movement. NPH is dedicated

to advancing racial and economic equity and inclusion in the communities we serve,

in our organization, and in the affordable housing industry and movement.

NPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NPH is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and is

proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, people

of color, LGBTQ persons, people of different levels of physical ability, and all

qualified persons to apply for this position.

Job Summary

The Senior Regional Policy Manager’s primary objectives are to lead and advance

NPH’s regional policy, membership, and coalition initiatives. They will be an integral

member of the NPH policy team and will report directly to the NPH Policy Director.

The position will also collaborate on and support regional campaigns and state

advocacy as needed.

This person will work with the Policy Director to prioritize and balance near-term

and long-term strategies to achieve regional policy, membership engagement, and

organizational goals. The Senior Regional Policy Manager will lead assigned NPH

working groups and represent NPH in other regional forums. This person will be

responsible for creating strategic objectives for these groups and regional efforts.

This will require independent research and consistent communication with the Policy

Director and NPH members to ensure we are advancing the most effective and

strategic policies to advance our organization’s vision. This person will also be

responsible for cross team collaboration.

This position will serve as the policy team’s local liaison with elected officials and

affordable housing stakeholders in the region. This will require strong interpersonal

skills, occasional public speaking, and strategic input on regional and local policy

efforts. The position will also support our regional electoral and narrative campaign

efforts and serve as a thought partner with our various NPH teams, including the

Campaigns, Communications, as well as Member Programs and Events, Fund

Development and Operations on how to execute NPH’s strategic goals. The Senior

Regional Policy Manager may also oversee and manage the work of NPH consultants

working on regional policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Policy Advocacy Lead and Coordination (40%):

• Lead on advocacy strategy and implementation for NPH’s major regional

policy initiatives. This will require:

• Collaborating with the Policy Team and core members to ensure we

prioritize the most important and urgent initiatives.

• Tracking and responding to advocacy opportunities and updates from

Bay Area Housing for All (BAHA) coalition, Bay Area Housing Finance

Authority (BAHFA), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and

the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and others.

• Provide input and support on legislative, electoral, and regulatory

policies and advocacy.

• Track key regional policy developments and support the advocacy

efforts of our regional coalitions and membership.

• Support and liaise between the policy, campaigns and the communications

teams to develop materials that highlight and advance NPH's efforts, educate

and engage members and the public, and provide the technical assistance

and resources for NPH members.

• Collaborate with members, partners, and contracted advisors to interpret,

analyze, and execute efforts around regional, state, and campaign policy

initiatives.

Membership Engagement and Community Networking (40%):

• Serve as staff lead for key regional NPH working groups.
• Staffing and facilitating assigned working groups, comprised of

representatives of NPH members - organizations who develop and

operate affordable housing and sub regional partner organizations that

advocate for affordable housing.

• Duties may include coordinating and setting up monthly or

quarterly updates via Zoom or in person; seeking the working

group’s input on policy development; composing written

feedback in response to their feedback and suggestions;

problem-solving and identifying solutions that address a range

of responses, engaging and coordinating meetings with public

officials; testifying at hearings; coordinating member testimony;

and holding space for group discussions. The working groups may include:

• The Bay Area Affordable Housing Partners (BAAHP) which works

together to maximize regional collaboration and coordination.

The members include leading regional affordable housing

organizations from the Bay’s counties.

• The Permanent Supportive Housing Coalition Working Groups

(PSH), which works to generate consensus on best practices for

PSH, and develop a collective advocacy agenda to improve the

PSH ecosystem for consumers and developers/owners.

• Engage with the NPH members and working groups to solicit feedback on

policy and coordinate advocacy campaigns that strengthen our affordable

housing efforts.

• Work closely with other local affordable housing advocacy groups to advance

common goals of racial and economic equity and social justice in housing,

smart growth, transportation, climate, and land use policies.

Policy Development and Organizational Collaboration (20%):

• Carry out research and issue analysis on local, regional, state and federal

housing plans and policies, including data analysis.

• Provide technical assistance and coordinate with the Events Team in

organizing trainings and policy briefings for elected officials, advocates and

key allies on affordable housing issues.

• Assist in convening NPH members, local housing coalition members,

stakeholders, and allied partners in order to work collaboratively to advance

affordable housing production, preservation, tenant protection and

homelessness prevention.

• Collaborate with NPH colleagues and participate in NPH programming and

events, organizational development, team building and fundraising activities,

as well as our Racial Equity and Inclusion programming.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications

Please note, we do not expect every applicant to have every skill and qualification

listed here. A strong candidate will match at least 80%.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar senior advocacy position at an

affordable housing or comparable organization

• Degree in public policy, urban planning, or related area, OR equivalent

related work experience.

• Experience in affordable housing development, policy, urban planning,

community development, or a related field.

• Excellent communication, writing, research, and public speaking skills

required.

• Demonstrated ability to engender collaboration among diverse groups,

including ability to facilitate effective meetings and build good working

relationships among a variety of people and constituencies, including elected

officials, community groups, housing developers, and policy makers.

• Experienced and comfortable working in partnership with groups diverse in

age, race, gender, and professional level.

• Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic diversity, social justice,

and affordable housing.Proactive and takes initiative.

• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office applications.
• Agenda planning, facilitation and presentation skills required. Quantitative

analytical skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $105,000 to $120,000. NPH offers an excellent benefit

compensation package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation,

holidays and sick time, a retirement savings plan, and work from home stipend.

Work Location and Safety Protocols

NPH staff are currently working in a flexible environment both remotely and

in-office (located in downtown San Francisco). We currently require two in-person

staff meeting days a month, with more as needed based on roles and projects. This

may evolve over time. We also require in-person attendance at annual signature

events, staff and board retreats, and other member and program gatherings.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples no longer

than three pages each that demonstrate your ability to clearly explain policy or

technical issues to a non-expert audience. Samples might include a policy memo to

a public agency, for example. Please email submissions to

jennifer@nonprofithousing.org with the subject header: Senior Regional Policy

Manager Position.

This position is open until filled. We anticipate that the first round of interviews will

start no sooner than September 9, 2024.