The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), an affordable
housing advocacy organization based in San Francisco, is looking for a passionate
and policy-minded individual to spearhead our regional affordable housing policy
initiatives. We are looking for a well-organized and collaborative person who can
direct and engage our staff, members, and partners to support our advocacy
campaigns and strengthen internal and sector-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NPH Background
NPH is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 1979. Our
membership includes 750 affordable housing developers, advocates, community
leaders, and businesses. We work to secure resources, promote good policy,
educate the public, and support affordable homes as the foundation for thriving
individuals, families, and neighborhoods. Our vision is a future where everyone has
a place to call home and where low-income communities, and communities of color,
stay and prosper in the Bay Area.
We have a record of success passing legislation and winning ballot measures and
offer critical programs to strengthen our industry and movement. NPH is dedicated
to advancing racial and economic equity and inclusion in the communities we serve,
in our organization, and in the affordable housing industry and movement.
NPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NPH is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, people
of color, LGBTQ persons, people of different levels of physical ability, and all
qualified persons to apply for this position.
Job Summary
The Senior Regional Policy Manager’s primary objectives are to lead and advance
NPH’s regional policy, membership, and coalition initiatives. They will be an integral
member of the NPH policy team and will report directly to the NPH Policy Director.
The position will also collaborate on and support regional campaigns and state
advocacy as needed.
This person will work with the Policy Director to prioritize and balance near-term
and long-term strategies to achieve regional policy, membership engagement, and
organizational goals. The Senior Regional Policy Manager will lead assigned NPH
working groups and represent NPH in other regional forums. This person will be
responsible for creating strategic objectives for these groups and regional efforts.
This will require independent research and consistent communication with the Policy
Director and NPH members to ensure we are advancing the most effective and
strategic policies to advance our organization’s vision. This person will also be
responsible for cross team collaboration.
This position will serve as the policy team’s local liaison with elected officials and
affordable housing stakeholders in the region. This will require strong interpersonal
skills, occasional public speaking, and strategic input on regional and local policy
efforts. The position will also support our regional electoral and narrative campaign
efforts and serve as a thought partner with our various NPH teams, including the
Campaigns, Communications, as well as Member Programs and Events, Fund
Development and Operations on how to execute NPH’s strategic goals. The Senior
Regional Policy Manager may also oversee and manage the work of NPH consultants
working on regional policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Policy Advocacy Lead and Coordination (40%):
- Lead on advocacy strategy and implementation for NPH’s major regional
policy initiatives. This will require:
- Collaborating with the Policy Team and core members to ensure we
prioritize the most important and urgent initiatives.
- Tracking and responding to advocacy opportunities and updates from
Bay Area Housing for All (BAHA) coalition, Bay Area Housing Finance
Authority (BAHFA), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and
the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and others.
- Provide input and support on legislative, electoral, and regulatory
policies and advocacy.
- Track key regional policy developments and support the advocacy
efforts of our regional coalitions and membership.
- Support and liaise between the policy, campaigns and the communications
teams to develop materials that highlight and advance NPH's efforts, educate
and engage members and the public, and provide the technical assistance
and resources for NPH members.
- Collaborate with members, partners, and contracted advisors to interpret,
analyze, and execute efforts around regional, state, and campaign policy
initiatives.
Membership Engagement and Community Networking (40%):
- Serve as staff lead for key regional NPH working groups.
- Staffing and facilitating assigned working groups, comprised of
representatives of NPH members - organizations who develop and
operate affordable housing and sub regional partner organizations that
advocate for affordable housing.
- Duties may include coordinating and setting up monthly or
quarterly updates via Zoom or in person; seeking the working
group’s input on policy development; composing written
feedback in response to their feedback and suggestions;
problem-solving and identifying solutions that address a range
of responses, engaging and coordinating meetings with public
officials; testifying at hearings; coordinating member testimony;
and holding space for group discussions. The working groups may include:
- The Bay Area Affordable Housing Partners (BAAHP) which works
together to maximize regional collaboration and coordination.
The members include leading regional affordable housing
organizations from the Bay’s counties.
- The Permanent Supportive Housing Coalition Working Groups
(PSH), which works to generate consensus on best practices for
PSH, and develop a collective advocacy agenda to improve the
PSH ecosystem for consumers and developers/owners.
- Engage with the NPH members and working groups to solicit feedback on
policy and coordinate advocacy campaigns that strengthen our affordable
housing efforts.
- Work closely with other local affordable housing advocacy groups to advance
common goals of racial and economic equity and social justice in housing,
smart growth, transportation, climate, and land use policies.
Policy Development and Organizational Collaboration (20%):
- Carry out research and issue analysis on local, regional, state and federal
housing plans and policies, including data analysis.
- Provide technical assistance and coordinate with the Events Team in
organizing trainings and policy briefings for elected officials, advocates and
key allies on affordable housing issues.
- Assist in convening NPH members, local housing coalition members,
stakeholders, and allied partners in order to work collaboratively to advance
affordable housing production, preservation, tenant protection and
homelessness prevention.
- Collaborate with NPH colleagues and participate in NPH programming and
events, organizational development, team building and fundraising activities,
as well as our Racial Equity and Inclusion programming.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
Please note, we do not expect every applicant to have every skill and qualification
listed here. A strong candidate will match at least 80%.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar senior advocacy position at an
affordable housing or comparable organization
- Degree in public policy, urban planning, or related area, OR equivalent
related work experience.
- Experience in affordable housing development, policy, urban planning,
community development, or a related field.
- Excellent communication, writing, research, and public speaking skills
required.
- Demonstrated ability to engender collaboration among diverse groups,
including ability to facilitate effective meetings and build good working
relationships among a variety of people and constituencies, including elected
officials, community groups, housing developers, and policy makers.
- Experienced and comfortable working in partnership with groups diverse in
age, race, gender, and professional level.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic diversity, social justice,
and affordable housing.Proactive and takes initiative.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office applications.
- Agenda planning, facilitation and presentation skills required. Quantitative
analytical skills are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range is $105,000 to $120,000. NPH offers an excellent benefit
compensation package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation,
holidays and sick time, a retirement savings plan, and work from home stipend.
Work Location and Safety Protocols
NPH staff are currently working in a flexible environment both remotely and
in-office (located in downtown San Francisco). We currently require two in-person
staff meeting days a month, with more as needed based on roles and projects. This
may evolve over time. We also require in-person attendance at annual signature
events, staff and board retreats, and other member and program gatherings.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples no longer
than three pages each that demonstrate your ability to clearly explain policy or
technical issues to a non-expert audience. Samples might include a policy memo to
a public agency, for example. Please email submissions to
jennifer@nonprofithousing.org with the subject header: Senior Regional Policy
Manager Position.
This position is open until filled. We anticipate that the first round of interviews will
start no sooner than September 9, 2024.