DESCRIPTION
SV@Home is the voice for affordable housing in Santa Clara County, advocating for policies, programs, land use, and funding that respond to the South Bay’s housing crisis. Our vision is a community where all people have access to a safe, stable, and affordable home.

SV@Home is seeking a passionate, well-organized, self-motivated individual to support its policy work. The Housing Policy Manager will report to the Deputy Director. Duties and responsibilities of this position include:

Policy and Advocacy
• Work with local officials to gain support for affordable housing policies, programs, and projects
• Testify at public meetings and participate, as needed, on task forces and committees.
• Manage roundtables that engage elected officials, city staff, developers, and partners in policy conversations
• Develop position papers, policy briefs, coalition letters, and advocacy tools.
• Provide support to link Santa Clara County to other affordable housing, social equity, and smart growth initiatives in the Bay Area.

Education and Information
• Participate in developing and implementing campaigns to educate the public and elected officials about affordable housing.
• Manage events that provide educational and networking opportunities for SV@Home members, including leading Santa Clara County’s Affordable Housing Week.

Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of four years of experience preferably in affordable housing, community development, or public policy advocacy.
• Must possess excellent communications skills including outstanding writing and public speaking skills and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Must have a start-up attitude, be well organized at handling multiple tasks, work well in a team environment, and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Organizing/campaign experience a plus.

SV@Home is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, actual or perceived gender identity, age or sexual orientation.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to
info@siliconvalleyathome.org by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 26th. Late and
incomplete applications will not be accepted. Phone calls will not be
entertained.