About the position
United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, housing, education equity, and creating pathways to long-term prosperity. For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.
Responsibilities
- Develop and direct strategies for United Way's efforts to expand the availability of affordable and supportive housing across L.A. County.
- Oversee the organization's policy advocacy and coalition leadership work to create housing affordability.
- Drive forward the organization's strategy for engaging and partnering with the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA).
- Partner with internal stakeholders to design and lead future phases of UWGLA's Affordable Housing Initiative.
- Prioritize the best and highest role for the organization to play in the implementation of L.A. County Measure A.
- Position the organization as a collaborative leader in the ever-evolving homelessness response system.
- Build, own and steward political relationships in ways that build alignment with effective and permanent solutions to homelessness.
- Partner with Directors overseeing homelessness, housing, and grant making initiatives to prioritize the best and highest role for the organization to play in the implementation of L.A. County Measure A.
- Oversee homelessness initiatives team to craft initiatives and collaborative work to drive new approaches forward.
- Develop and oversee United Way's strategy to improve community infrastructure and physical environments including housing quality, transportation access, greenspaces, and public infrastructure to promote health equity.
- Oversee the design, execution, and scaling of programs that improve neighborhood and built environment conditions, ensuring they are evidence-based and community-driven.
- Collaborate with local governments, community organizations, and neighborhood stakeholders to advocate for policies and funding that enhance safe, healthy, and sustainable neighborhood environments.
- Serve as primary programmatic lead and partner to the Strategic Partnerships department in the stewardship and partnering with philanthropic partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree in Public Policy, Public Affairs or Public Administration is a plus.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in homelessness services, systems change, affordable housing, crisis response, public policy, or a related field is required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports required.
- Demonstrated experience working with high-level political decision makers and their staffs in L.A. County.
Nice-to-haves
- Active listening is a common practice.
- Ability to communicate the complexities of impact work in an authentic and engaging manner.
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage relationships respectfully.
- Ability to adapt and pivot quickly in ambiguous situations.
- Experience in building coalitions to address complex issues.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to engage an audience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 403(b) plan.
- Pension.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Disability benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
