Senior Policy Associate

Hope Solutions•Pleasant Hill, CA

5d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hope Solutions, founded in 1991, is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing permanent housing and support services to homeless or at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. The organization envisions a world where everyone has a home and community support to live with dignity. Hope Solutions' mission is to heal the effects of poverty and homelessness through housing and vital support services. The agency is seeking passionate individuals to join their team and contribute to their mission.

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience that can include policy development, communications, government relations, real estate development, social justice, or community organizing.
Pragmatic, strategic thinker with demonstrated experience advancing strategies in sensitive political environments.
Demonstrated commitment and experience working with issues affecting vulnerable populations.
Must be comfortable speaking in public, facilitating meetings, and have excellent communication and diplomacy skills required for politically sensitive situations.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail in a demanding environment.
Flexibility with work hours, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Strong proficiency in MS Office and excellent writing and research skills.
Bachelor’s degree; preferably in public policy, public administration, political science, etc. may substitute three years of equivalent work experience.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must have operational vehicle, auto insurance, valid California driver's license, and be willing to drive for work.
Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.
Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively.
Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice and housing justice.
Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, and personal humility.
Participate in and complete our new employee onboarding process, which includes reading and discussing a short chapter in the book The Color of Law.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with Hope Solutions CEO, Board of Directors, Vice President of Strategy and Development, and Resident Empowerment Program (REP) leaders to develop, iterate, and implement policy and advocacy strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with and represent Hope Solutions with local governments, regional agencies, elected officials, and local and regional policy coalitions.
Guide and support the Hope Solutions Resident Empowerment Team as they advocate for affordable housing and supportive services.
Track and communicate potential budget and legislative changes, as well as emerging issues, at the local, regional, and state levels, and identify opportunities for action.
Support the development of proposal packages for government contracts, through project coordination, drafting written content, and proofreading/quality assurance processes.
Support private grant writing and fundraising to develop and expand local, regional, and statewide policy efforts.
Draft stakeholder-facing materials, that may include impact reports, white papers, op eds, and social media content, and collaborate on the annual impact report.
Track documents and communication related to government and private contracts to support compliance and trust with funders.
Build materials for and provide support to the Board of Directors’ Policy and External Relations Committee and related bodies.
Frequently attend and represent Hope Solutions at community, government, and partner events throughout Contra Costa County, periodically in the evening or on weekends.
Provide support to Hope Solution events intended to enhance organizational visibility.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, standards of practice, and outcome measures for the programs, as well as consistent with the contracts.
Comply with all legal/ethical professional guidelines for maintaining consumer confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, protecting consumer rights, advocating on consumers' behalf, and assuring consumer safety.
Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Attend all required meetings, including but not limited to Hope Solutions staff meetings and linkage meetings with other agencies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.