Hybrid Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Legislative Director leading Housing California's legislative strategy for housing justice advocacy. Managing a team to engage with policymakers and drive systemic change based in Sacramento, California.

Responsibilities

  • lead the development and oversee the execution of Housing CA's legislative and regulatory strategy
  • engage strategically with policymakers and convert evidence-based solutions into actionable initiatives
  • manage a team dedicated to advancing state policies and regulatory reforms
  • represent Housing CA in key organizational initiatives and events
  • collaborate with various teams to build public support for Housing CA's annual policy agenda
  • oversee Housing CA’s engagement in legislative and regulatory focused networks and coalitions
  • lead a collaborative process in forming Housing CA’s policy agenda through the Policy Committee
  • contribute to organizational culture and strategic objectives

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in policy, advocacy, and/or campaign work
  • in-depth knowledge of California politics and the state’s budget, legislative, and regulatory processes
  • experience in housing justice or a related field such as community development, urban planning, health equity, criminal justice reform, education, disability justice, food insecurity, climate justice, or labor
  • substantial, hands-on experience managing a legislative program and team
  • clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across lines of difference to advance shared goals
  • willingness to travel

Benefits

  • fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employee
  • 25% paid medical, dental and vision for dependents
  • paid parental leave
  • long-term disability and group life insurance coverage
  • commuting subsidy
  • cell phone/at home internet subsidy
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3.5% employer contribution
  • generous vacation (3+ weeks, depending on tenure)
  • sick leave (8 hours per month + employees start with 8 hours of leave)
  • 12 paid holidays
  • organization-wide closure during the last week of December
  • shortened workweek during the summer legislative break
  • training and professional development opportunities
  • hybrid work environment

Job title

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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