Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Director at Housing California
$150,000–$150,000 year
HybridSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development and execution of Housing CA's legislative and regulatory strategy at the state level by advising on strategic pathways, cultivating relationships with legislators, and overseeing team activities for hearings and briefings. Plan and manage key initiatives including the Residents United Network Annual Summit, Advocacy Day, and policy town halls while collaborating with the Narrative and Power Building teams to build public support. Oversee engagement in legislative networks and coalitions to shape strategy and align influence, addressing barriers through actionable proposals developed via the Policy Committee. Represent the organization in external events, shape strategic objectives with the leadership team, and lead a team of two staff through hiring, mentoring, and professional development. Contribute to fundraising and compliance reporting to sustain mission-driven work.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant experience in policy, advocacy, and/or campaign work
- preferably on behalf of low-income communities and communities of color
- 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
- ability to articulate and implement a strategic vision within a cross-functional organization
- ability to ensure coalition spaces reflect Housing CA's values of equity and inclusion and support shared leadership models—particularly centering impacted communities and grassroots partners
- willingness and ability to travel and attend early morning or evening obligations
- significant in person presence in and around our office and the state capitol in downtown Sacramento
- regular travel (mostly in California) including the following engagements: twice yearly Board of Directors meetings (sometimes held in Sacramento); annual 2-3 day staff retreat; annual 3-day Housing California conference (often in Sacramento); annual 2-3-day statewide RUN summit (sometimes in Sacramento); plus various conferences or in-person partner meetings, based on need and interest
- Fluency or high proficiency in Spanish
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with affordable housing and homelessness programs or policy
- Experience working in the California State Capitol
- Knowledge of the different levers of change, including the role of movements and organizing, advocacy, and campaigns
- Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity or experience working with people with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity
- Experience using online advocacy, data tracking, and project management tools
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