VP, Housing Policy na LeadingAge

IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY: 

This position will advance the LeadingAge strategic goal to amplify policy and public voice, ensuring that our voice is heard and trusted and that we are member-driven in creating a regulatory and legislative environment in which members can be successful.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Identifies issues of broad strategic impact or opportunity with respect to affordable housing legislative and regulatory opportunities, including opportunities for reform and innovation. Educates decision-makers and advocates for consideration of improvements.
• Leads and supervises staff who work on housing issues.
• Represents or ensures representation of LeadingAge in key advisory or deliberative bodies – Congress, federal government or otherwise – that impact the LeadingAge housing membership.
• Coordinates, directs, develops, and maintains regular communication with key federal decision-makers about the need for federally supported housing for older adults.
• Fosters collaboration across the housing team and with the rest of the Policy team. 
• Intervenes or ensures and oversees staff intervention, as appropriate, with member concerns and requests with respect to specific housing issues. Identifies trends and problem areas and advocates for solutions that may benefit large numbers of members.
• Analyzes and considers the latest housing research and data when formulating policy responses and when educating stakeholders. Translates such research and data for members and other stakeholders.
• Works in partnership with state associations and seeks input from members on housing issues impacting members and their ability to provide high quality services and supports.
• Develops and carries out grassroots efforts for housing policy efforts.
• Serves on the senior leadership team of the Policy team, working collaboratively with SVP Public Policy & Advocacy, VP, Health Policy, and VP, Policy and Government Relations, on common issues and coordinated processes to maximize the effectiveness of the work of the Public Policy & Advocacy team. 
• Represents or ensures representation in key advisory or deliberative bodies – federal government or otherwise – that impact the LeadingAge membership.
• Models organizational core values in all they do.
• Coordinates, develops and directs identification and establishment of LeadingAge priorities regarding housing policy issues and other issues as necessary.
• Develops, leads and maintains a robust education program for members on various housing issues, including emerging housing policy, trends, outlook and history. Speaks at state association or other events and manages housing team members’ presentations at such events.
• Represents LeadingAge as the leader in nonprofit long term care among other national housing and community development organizations, coalitions and individuals.

• Expands LeadingAge’s profile on national stage.
• Serves as the lead LeadingAge spokesperson on housing and other issues as necessary to the media and other venues.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED 

Master’s degree in public affairs, public administration, urban planning, public policy, political science, law or business required. At least 15 years of experience in the housing policy field; plus, at least 10 years high-level, non-profit program management experience, preferably in an association, is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience must include demonstration of leadership skills, ability to advocate effectively for the association and its positions, negotiation, relationship-building and multi-media communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills, and planning and fiscal management experience.  

Strong knowledge of broad variety of affordable housing and HUD programs, with emphasis on housing programs with older adults, is necessary. Strong knowledge of housing’s interface with services and support systems to promote aging in community is necessary. Broad knowledge of long-term care initiatives is desired. Strong knowledge of federal budget and appropriations processes is necessary. Strong knowledge of the federal government processes, including HUD regulatory and sub-regulatory processes, and budget and appropriations processes.  

Strong policy analysis and leadership skills are required. Ability to decipher and translate legislative and regulatory pieces into plain English required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including editing for content and clarity, required. Ability to set own goals and work independently to accomplish priorities is required. Ability to meet deadlines is required. Research skills and internet research skills are necessary.  

Demonstrated ability to maintain a current awareness of issues and research which will or may affect a diverse membership is required. Must demonstrate strong customer service skills and commitment to serving LeadingAge’s membership, state affiliates, and other stakeholders. Characteristics of innovation, initiative and adaptability are highly desirable. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

The salary range for this full-time, (37.5-hour work week), exempt, D.C. based position is ($175,000-$190,000). Salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by LeadingAge, which may include, but are not limited to, background and experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, certifications and licensures, internal equity, geographic location and other organizational needs. Salaries for candidates hired outside of the DMV will have salary adjusted using Economic Research Institute’s, Geographic Tool Assessor.  

For full-time positions, we offer:  

• Unlimited Vacation after successful completion of the introductory period; 15 hours Volunteer Time; 22.5 hours of Personal Time
• Accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, to maximum of 60 days or 450 hours.
• The full health & wellness benefits package includes medical, dental, short-and-term disability and life insurance with generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums. Employer paid short-and long-term disability & AD 7 D and long-term care.
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 11-paid federal holidays
• Opportunity to join 403(b) savings & retirement plan upon hire by making voluntary contributions. After you have successfully completed one year of service, LeadingAge will match 3% of your own per pay period contribution. And LeadingAge will contribute an additional 4% of your semi-monthly gross salary each pay period as a basic employer contribution.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment: 

LeadingAge recognizes the intersectionality of ageism, racism and other forms of discrimination. We are committed to being a just, inclusive, antiracist and equitable community that values and honors the unique qualities, wisdom and lived experience of all people. We are steadfast in our commitment and will invest in opportunities to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive. 

ADA SPECIFICATIONS 

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. 
• Ability to learn/translate/refer to large amounts of technical material and produce extensive written communications. 

• Ability to travel to external meetings both locally and nationally, including periodic overnight travel. 
• Normal work requires frequent use telephone and computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse). 
• Ability to be mobile at Annual Meeting; Leadership Summit Conference; and other meetings and events. 
• May be required to move about frequently in the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. 
• May require standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time during meetings and conferences.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  

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 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse work force. We seek talented, dedicated professionals who have a genuine interest in helping us fulfill our promise to: Inspire. Serve. Advocate. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal and District of Columbia laws.