Director of External Affairs at Plymouth Housing Group

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

154128.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Policy, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Data Analysis, Project Management, Budget Management, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Human Services, Policy Making, Problem Solving, Inclusivity, Networking, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Director of External Affairs Salary Range: $138,261-$154,128 PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION JOB SUMMARY The Director of External Affairs supports and advances Plymouth’s mission by overseeing, leading, maintaining, and coordinating relationships with lawmakers, government officials, community leaders and others to influence and advance Plymouth’s policy interests and strategic endeavors. The position participates in and influences community processes and policymaking relating to permanent supportive housing (PSH) and Plymouth’s mission to end homelessness. The position researches, pursues and organizes public funding sources and other program resources to support Plymouth’s work. The position advises the Executive Leadership Team on issues related to organizational advocacy and works in partnership with other leaders to achieve organizational goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Strategic Policy and Advocacy · Evaluate and develop advocacy strategies to impact housing and homelessness policy at local, regional, and state levels of government and civic society. · Gather, analyze, and present essential data that drives decision-making about the direction of strategic initiatives. · Coordinate grass-roots advocacy on behalf of homeless individuals that deploys tenants, staff, board members, colleagues, and volunteers to appeal to policy makers and elected officials. Relationship Building and Representation · Prioritize and develop relationships with elected and community leaders to drive and influence policy and funding decisions to support and expand permanent supportive housing in the region. · Build, maintain, and oversee relationships with lawmakers, government officials, and other decision makers. · Develop and maximize effective community partners by representing Plymouth and actively participating on subcommittees and workgroups that are relevant to Plymouth’s mission. · Identify and act upon opportunities to raise awareness of Plymouth Housing with public funding entities, government planners, legislators, business leaders, community members, and law enforcement. · Attend special events and represent Plymouth’s values and goals with professionalism and commitment. Community and Systems Engagement · Establish and maintain ongoing coordination and agency liaison with public funding and planning entities. · Actively engage in community planning processes as appropriate to Plymouth’s mission, e.g., coalitions and neighborhood relationship-building. · Respond to community housing and human service agency requests for participation in collaborative initiatives. Organizational Leadership and Operations · Support and advance an equitable and inclusive organizational culture that aligns with Plymouth’s goal of becoming an anti-racist organization. · Prepare executive-level status reports on initiatives, project plans, progress, and results of relevant activities. · Build and manage related budgets. ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION Education: Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration or related field or equivalent work experience. Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant and progressively responsible human services or Government affairs management experience, including: Involvement with innovative programs addressing homelessness, behavioral health, or human services. Successfully competing for new and continuing human services funding for homeless housing or behavioral health programs. Established community leadership role within the region, including achievement in: Collaborating with professional colleagues to create community-wide advocacy agendas addressing homelessness housing, or other social issues. Advocacy or electoral campaign experience recommended. Proficient and experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications; particularly Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively to quickly analyze and assess policy and it’s impacts as it relates to local, regional, state and national governing bodies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to support safe, welcoming, and inclusive housing communities. Knowledge of local and regional funding and policy making processes with specific focus on housing, homelessness and behavioral health. Demonstrated experience in data collection, management, and interpretation, with ability to create and adapt program needs based upon data results. Strong public speaking and ability to represent Plymouth’s vision and goals. Effective project management - both at a higher, visionary level as well as lower, detailed level, as needed. Highly organized with great attention to detail, planning, efficiency, and follow-through. Creative thinker and solution oriented with ability to maintain composure in stressful and fast paced environment. Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance multiple program budgets and needs. Experience with facilitating meetings and ensuring coordination/collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. WORKING CONDITIONS: The working environment at Plymouth Housing is supportive and inclusive, fostering a culture of teamwork, empathy, and respect for all staff members and residents. The Director of External Affairs will spend a significant portion of their time working in an office environment, engaged in tasks such as communication, project management, budgeting, data analysis, and report preparation. This position will need to actively engage with various stakeholders, including lawmakers, government officials, community leaders, and decision-makers. This may involve attending meetings, participating in community planning processes, and collaborating with different organizations. The Director will be expected to attend special events representing Plymouth Housing's values and goals. This could involve public speaking engagements, networking events, or community gatherings. Some travel involved, especially for meetings with stakeholders or attending events outside of the office. This is a full-time position with benefits. Join us and be a catalyst for positive change! Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard for race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. The Job Description provided by Plymouth Housing outlines the essential functions and qualifications of the described role to the best of our ability. While it provides a comprehensive overview, it does not encompass every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the position. We recognize the need for flexibility and reasonable accommodation, and therefore, this document is subject to modifications to meet individual needs as appropriate. It is important to note that this Job Description does not constitute a contractual agreement.

Responsibilities

The Director of External Affairs oversees and coordinates relationships with lawmakers and community leaders to influence policy related to housing and homelessness. They also research and organize public funding sources to support the organization's mission.