Policy Analyst

New Destiny Housing Corporation • New York, NY

305d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

New Destiny's mission is to end the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness for low-income families and individuals by developing and connecting them to safe, permanent, affordable housing and services. To achieve its mission, New Destiny builds and manages housing with on-site services; offers innovative programs that assist survivors in finding and retaining affordable housing; and works to expand access to permanent housing resources for survivors. New Destiny is the largest provider of supportive housing for domestic violence survivors in New York and is a leading advocate in the effort to obtain the resources needed to end family homelessness in New York City. Over the past four years, New Destiny has had tremendous success in advancing key legislative and budget priorities to expand housing resources for New Yorkers impacted by domestic violence. We are seeking an experienced Policy Analyst to build on this momentum and further increase the organization's influence on public policy. The Policy Analyst is a new position within the Advocacy and Communications Department. The role reports to the Director of Policy and Communications and provides critical support in developing and implementing strategic solutions to advance New Destiny's mission. The Policy Analyst will create advocacy materials, including reports and testimony; serve as spokesperson; and lead New Destiny's initiatives with people with lived experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy/administration, economics, or a related field. Master's or advance degree a plus.
• 5 or more years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government (or a relevant master's degree plus 2-3 years). Experience working in domestic violence, housing, or homelessness is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New York City, New York State, and federal public policy, including understanding of legislative and budgetary processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and keen perception of the racial, gender, and socioeconomic dynamics of underserved communities.
• Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as excellent judgement and exceptional integrity.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to tailor messaging to effectively address diverse perspectives.
• Problem-solver and organized self-starter, capable of operating multiple projects simultaneously and seeing them through completion.
• Exceptional time management to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Thorough researcher, with the ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics and synthesize complex information into a clear and communicable format.
• Ability to work and attend meetings outside traditional business hours.
• Ability to travel outside of New York City by car, train, or airplane.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop advocacy strategy and priority initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Policy and Communications.
• Research and track legislation and budget items relevant to New Destiny's mission at city, state, and federal levels.
• Monitor news and stay informed of developments that may impact the organization and its policy work.
• Author compelling advocacy materials, including reports, memoranda of support, and testimonies.
• Work together with Strategic Communications Officer on dissemination strategy of advocacy materials and to create related social media content.
• Testify in-person at public hearings before NYC Council and NYS Legislature.
• Support management of press inquiries and event invitations.
• Collaborate with program staff to coordinate annual recruitment of domestic violence survivors for New Destiny's two speakers' bureaus, help develop curricula, and co-chair monthly meetings.
• Work closely with the Data and Evaluation Department to identify key program statistics, demographic information and other data elements to inform and support advocacy efforts.
• Track New Destiny's lobbying activities to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal lobbying and ethics rules.
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications Officer to prepare PowerPoint decks, Excel models, talking points, and other products for conferences, briefings, and meetings.
• Help organize annual symposium and other policy related events.
• Assist Director of Policy and Communications in consultant and vendor management.
• Develop and implement engagement plan with city, state, and federal elected officials to advance organization's advocacy strategy.
• Manage relationships with key elected officials and appointed agency leaders.
• Collaborate with Development Department on legislative discretionary and capital funding requests.
• Help manage engagement of elected and appointed officials in events, including annual symposium, benefit, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies.
• Represent New Destiny in coalitions and work groups, including the Family less Coalition.
• Serve as spokesperson at rallies, press conferences, and other public events.
• Engage survivor-led groups, peer organizations, and nontraditional allies in advocacy campaigns.

Benefits

• Salary is $75,000 -$85,000 per year depending on qualifications.
• This is a full-time position with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short disability, PTO paid holidays and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree