At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The Director of Strategic Planning and Policy will be responsible for managing communications related to Mercy Housing's strategic priorities and directing advocacy efforts that advance those priorities. This role will support Mercy Housing's leadership as they cultivate relationships with elected officials, government agencies and Mercy Housing's Stakeholders to prioritize and amplify the goals of the Strategic Plan.
Mercy Housing is dedicated to collaborating with member organizations on policies that endorse the development, preservation, and management of affordable housing with resident services. This position offers the opportunity to deepen skills in project management and advocacy.
We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits:
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
Early close Fridays - 3 paid hours off early each Friday.
Health, dental (adult and child orthodontia included), vision, and pet insurance.
Employer paid life insurance.
403b + match, paid volunteer time, and more.
Duties:
Provide leadership and expertise to market teams across the United States in engaging with local and state officials, effective community engagement, and positioning Mercy Housing to successfully advance business objectives.
Serve as project manager and staff lead of organization's strategic plan, developing and supporting regular reporting including data management and report out to various audiences.
Work with internal leadership and stakeholders as appropriate to manage and measure the implementation and progress related to strategic operating plan's goals.
Manage the reporting systems that clearly communicate project or program status, issues, action item tracking.
Develop strong internal relationships with business leaders to provide regular and continuous assistance as needed to ensure strategic plan milestones are being met and dependencies related to all critical aspects of project management are being addressed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years' experience social work, policy studies, advocacy and community outreach and organizing.
Experience working with stakeholders, community organizations, public officials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or related fields.
Knowledge of Government relations and affairs.
Knowledge and Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project).
Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing.
Problem-solve and resolve conflicts through negotiation.