Hybrid Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director

at Housing California

• Job title: Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

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