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Public Policy - Manager National Housing & Rehabilitation Association - Washington, DC

Public Policy ManagerNational Housing & Rehabilitation Association
Washington, DC
Growth opportunity at a respected national housing trade association focused on affordable housing, community development, sustainable development and historic rehabilitation. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, organized, self-starter to assist the Executive Director and staff in the organization's policy advocacy, committee management, and event programming. Interested candidates should be self-motivated, intellectually curious and independent. The ideal candidate will be able to expand his/her portfolio and responsibilities and grow quickly within the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor, analyze and report on state and federal legislative and regulatory policy
  • Coordinate association's federal, state and local policy advocacy
  • Contribute content for association's web, email and print publications
  • Manage association committees
  • Represent association at industry coalitions
  • Assist Executive Director developing conference programming
  • Coordinate with Executive Director & Communications Manager with press, regulatory and legislative outreach
  • Other tasks supporting the mission and goals of the association as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY
Educational: BS/BA degree or equivalent technical training or work experience.
Prior Work Experience: Seeking candidates with 5+ years previous experience in affordable housing/communications/Capitol Hill/legislative/regulatory and/or trade association management.

Skills required:
  • Proficient with personal computer and Microsoft suite; familiarity with other office machinery. HTML and Association Anywhere experience a plus
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to multitask a must.
  • Effective interpersonal skills when interacting colleagues and clients as well as oral and written communication skills.
  • Well-developed listening skills.
  • Willingness to take on tasks outside the formal job description
Learn more about NH&RA at www.housingonline.com.

How to apply

Email cover letter and resume to Thom Amdur at nhrajobs@gmail.com. Please include in your cover letter where you found the job listing. Please include current salary and requirements.

Salary range
(annual, U.S. $)60,000 - 90,000