by Wes Sanders

Apply Now: Housing Policy Manager

Summary:
Georgia Equality is looking for a dynamic housing policy manager with a passion for advocating for the rights and interests of LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV. This position will require the organizer to work in collaboration with staff, and other community partners to center the needs of LGBTQ+ community members, people living with HIV, policymakers, and housing professionals in Georgia.

This is a statewide position that will require travel outside of the metro Atlanta area. Remote work is allowable, frequent travel to Atlanta is required.

Reports to:
Deputy Director

Responsibilities:
As a part of our Georgia Equality team, the housing policy organizer can be called upon to assist with duties beyond those enumerated below. However, the key responsibilities of the position are:

I. Serve as a liaison for Georgia Equality between the LGBTQ+ community, HIV communities & housing networks. This work includes:

  • Coalition Building: Develop and maintain a relationship with housing agencies, and HIV groups and agencies.
  • Education Outreach: Offer advocacy presentations to housing agencies and policymakers upon request.

II. Work with housing agencies and policymakers to support Georgia Equality’s advocacy, legislative, and electoral work, particularly with a focus on advocating against anti-LGBTQ legislation, ordinances and policies.

  •   Base building: develop network of youth to help with legislative response, testimony and lobbying during legislative session. Prepare and coordinate regular meetings with housing agencies & HIV program providers (e.g., workshops, meetings, team building, political education, etc.)
  •   Engage community to participate in outreach, text banking and phone bank during legislative session and elections season.

III. Work in collaboration with the HIV Policy Manager, Southern Field Organizer and Statewide Outreach Manager to curate events that centers and supports housing efforts for LGBTQ+ community members.

IV. Work with the Communications team to create housing social media outreach.

V. Participate in community events for housing and people living with HIV such panels, festivals and celebrations etc. throughout the state of Georgia

 

Prerequisites:
I. Community Familiarity: Experience working within the housing industry

II. Understanding of issues affecting LGBTQ+ community.  Particularly access to safe affirming housing for those living with HIV and for those who identify as transgender and gender-nonconforming.

III. Strong Communication skills: Strong overall written and oral presentation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds and experiences.

IV.  Self-starter: This position is best suited for someone who works well independently, is well-organized and takes initiative. Ability to set and meet goals, prioritize, plan, manage, and complete satisfactory work on strict deadlines.

V. Diplomacy: Ability to engage in difficult conversations with enthusiasm and tact.

VI. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work as an integral part of a team of hard-working, energetic professionals, taking input from a variety of assertive colleagues and community partners.

VII. Commitment to Social Justice: An understanding of and commitment to issues affecting LGBTQ+ people, as well as an understanding about the lives of people living with HIV.

 

Qualifications: 
I.  1-3 years of experience as a community organizer is desired. Experience  working within the housing field is required.

II.  Strong computer skills, particularly Knowledge of MS-Office systems.

III.  Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills are required.

IV. Extensive travel throughout the state of Georgia is required, and applicants must have their own vehicle for transportation.

 

Compensation:
$55,000 – $65,000

Compensation is equitable and based upon experience.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits including mileage reimbursement, generous time off and subsidized health insurance. Internet and phone stipend. Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.

 

How to Apply:
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to email hidden; JavaScript is required provided with “Housing Policy Manager” as the subject.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please no calls.

This is a rolling application process, and this job will be posted until it is filled.

 

Georgia Equality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.