This position will be based at the Washington, D.C. headquarters with a hybrid work schedule, and requires 10% travel within the U.S.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Influence Federal Housing Policy (60%)
- Lead HFHI's federal appropriations strategy, including network mobilization, the submission of appropriations forms, development of organizational sign-on letters, and coalition leadership and support etc.
- Represent HFHI in national coalitions supporting housing, national service and non-profit issues.
- Engage in lobbying efforts with congressional offices on Habitat's appropriations priorities and other federal priorities and issues. Activities will include meetings, written communication, organizational letters, etc.
- Manage the tracking of federal policy issues and legislation that aligns with HFHI's federal agenda.
- In partnership with other members of the U.S. policy team, support engagement and relationship building at federal agencies including HUD, AmeriCorps, and others.
- Manage content development and distribution of monthly U.S. policy update newsletter, along with other federal messages to the Habitat network.
- Support federal policy-related aspects of Habitat on the Hill, Habitat's annual legislative conference, including content development, congressional meetings, Hill events, etc.
- Lead federal government relations and policy-related training and technical assistance to Habitat organizations, as needed.
- Support, and at times co-lead with GRA's campaigns team, efforts to mobilize the network on Habitat's federal legislative and regulatory priorities. (Ex: strategize timing, what type of action, potential targets, and language needed).
- Co-lead efforts to develop and implement grass tops advocacy activities and overarching strategy for HFHI.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of educations and experience.
- 5-8+ years related experience.
- Demonstrated federal policy and government relations experience.
- Knowledge of federal affordable housing policy and programs and/or the federal appropriations process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Effective listener.
- Excellent interpersonal and relational skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to manage personal tasks, keep deadlines, and communicate priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Active support of HFHI Values:
- Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
- Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
- Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission.
- Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity's code of conduct.
- Previous experience with the Habitat for Humanity network or another federated network.
- Experience with legislative tracking tools, such as Bloomberg Government, etc.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate's qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance.
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, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.