POLICY ANALYST
Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy Department www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
The Coalition for the Homeless is the nation’s oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children. We believe that affordable housing, sufficient food and the chance to work for a living wage are fundamental rights in a civilized society. Since our inception in 1981, the Coalition has worked through litigation, public education and direct services to ensure that these goals are realized.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide up-to-date analysis of a wide range of public policy issues involving homelessness. Help coordinate the public education campaigns of the organization to promote community action and advocacy on homelessness and other issues of priority for of the Coalition. At the direction of the Policy Director and President, and in collaboration with the Advocacy staff, track and analyze public policy issues involving homelessness, in particular City of New York policies, and help develop and implement public education campaigns. Collaborate with the community organizing, shelter monitoring, and public policy work of the Coalition. The Policy Analyst shall provide a service vision and tone consistent with the mission and goals of the Coalition for the Homeless.
QUALIFICATIONS: BA required; graduate degree, such as MSW, MPP, or MPA, strongly preferred. Five years of relevant advocacy, public policy, and/or organizing experience required. Well-developed writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills required. Experience working with homeless and/or low-income people strongly preferred. Spanish language fluency strongly preferred.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Policy Analyst shall:
1. provide up-to-date analysis of public policy issues involving homelessness, in particular City of New York policies;
2. together with the Advocacy staff, develop and implement the Coalition’s public education agenda and organizing campaigns;
3. oversee the production of public policy and public education campaign materials;
4. identify and develop partnerships with community-based organizations to support the work of the Coalition, and coordinate organizing and campaign strategies with external networks and coalitions focusing on homelessness, housing, and welfare policies;
5. liaise with photographers, graphic designers, and printers to design and produce campaign materials and reports, and contribute to organizational publications and website;
6. develop and deliver in-person presentations on homelessness and housing policy to community groups, congregations, and schools citywide;
7. together with the President and Policy Director, serve as spokesperson on advocacy related inquiries from media, public officials, students, and the general public on events and activities organized and directed by the department;
8. together with the Advocacy staff, coordinate campaign and event organizing and ensure policy and campaign projects are developed in consultation with homeless shelter residents;
9. liaise with other departments and programs of the Coalition to provide resource materials and increase awareness about the work of the Advocacy Department and to include other staff in Advocacy campaigns and events. Coordinate with the Advocacy staff to provide assistance and support to the direct service program staff, as indicated;
10. participate in shelter monitoring activities, including inspections, and shelter organizing activities;
11. participate in the development and drafting of funding proposals and renewal agreements with the President, Policy Director, grant-writer, and Advocacy staff;
12. obtain regular supervision with the Policy Director or designee to review department operations, policy, and other issues/concerns, staffing, and budget/resource management, among other matters;
13. participate in weekly staff and other meetings, such as in-service training and staff development and orientation activities;
14. participate in the design, implementation, review, and modification of Advocacy activities and the department budget. Participate in internal quality management audits and reviews, and design and implement improvements or enhancements using outcome-based evaluations, among other tools;
15. assist in the training and orientation of fellow members of the department, including but not limited to accompanying department staff on field visits and
providing training/orientation on City homeless policies and other public policies, public education campaigns, organizing strategy, and shelter monitoring;
16. perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Policy Director, the President, or designee.
REPORTS TO: Policy Director
SALARY: $50K-55K, commensurate w/experience & education (excellent benefits package)
How to apply
Submit cover letter and current resume with salary requirements Include the job title in subject line of e-mail or on FAX cover sheet Email: jobs@cfthomeless.org (preferred)
Or FAX: (212) 233-2032, Attention: Policy Analyst
No telephone inquiries please
Persons of color and formerly homeless individuals are encouraged to apply
