Careers

Responsibilities include: 

• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of highly engaged supporters and community-based organizations to support Habitat NYC and Westchester’s ambitious organizational goals.
• Lead advocacy and lobbying activities on behalf of the organization engaging elected officials at the Municipal, State, and Federal levels; represent the organization on affordable housing and related coalitions; oversee implementation and organization of lobby days, advocacy campaigns, and special events related to advocacy policy priorities.
• Align community outreach and advocacy strategies with organizational strategic priorities. Ensure proper resource mobilization and allocation to ensure the organization achieves its goals.
• Supervise the hiring and development of the department’s staff; establish individual and departmental goals; monitor staffing and scheduling needs; effectively coach, counsel and monitor the performance standards of each staff member and maintain a culture promoting cooperative, productive behavior.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop advocacy and outreach collateral for community and advocacy events and campaigns.
• Support the involvement of the CEO and other members of the leadership team in relationship building and management.
• Represent Habitat NYC and Westchester through public speaking, testimonies in public hearings, and media opportunities.
• Provide and present political and landscape analysis for initiatives/programs and progress towards goals to senior leaders and staff.
• Maintain a solid understanding of Habitat NYC and Westchester’s mission, strategies, culture, values, history, programs and initiatives, and stay abreast of policy trends.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in public policy, city planning, housing development, non-profit management, public relations, or related field. 
• Demonstrated track record of policy, legislative, campaign/community organizing, and/or advocacy experience, with experience in envisioning and creating action plans to achieve desired policy outcomes.
• Previous experience and track record of results managing external affairs/communications work in a policy or housing setting
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral; skilled at persuasive communications, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire long-term organizational engagement.
• Proven ability to build relationships across lines of difference, influence, motivate and inspire others on behalf of a mission and organization and move others to action
• Flexible and adaptable management style and ability to manage and lead high performing teams, especially experience managing cross-divisionally
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but in concert with a close cohort of colleagues at varying levels of seniority both inside and outside of the organization. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Accomplished and proven staff supervisor with an inclusive management style; able to attract, lead, and develop staff members.
• Be a creative and resourceful problem solver; able to balance tension between partner expectations and organizational capabilities, strategies and results. 
• Demonstrated ability and desire to think strategically and execute efficiently and effectively

Passion for the vision and mission of Habitat NYC and Westchester. Strong interest in the issue of affordable housing.