FIELD LEADERSHIP, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS (10%)

• Represent Point Source Youth as a subject matter expert in youth homelessness prevention, DCT programs, and systems transformation across national and regional conferences, convenings, and coalitions.
• Co-create compelling presentations and learning sessions that highlight program successes, elevate youth voice, and push the field toward bold new solutions.
• Develop outreach and engagement strategies for media, funders, and peer organizations, positioning PSY as a go-to source for thought leadership on prevention and housing justice.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to produce social media content, newsletters, and campaigns aligned with the organization’s growth goals and narrative strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in youth homelessness, housing justice, public policy, philanthropy, or systems change. Candidates with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven success launching and expanding programs at the city, county, or state level, with demonstrated ability to secure new funding, build sustainable models, and lead through complexity.
• Deep understanding of the policy, funding, and practice landscapes in Los Angeles and California related to housing, homelessness prevention, and youth systems.
• Strong track record in fundraising and resource development, including securing public and philanthropic funds at or above the $750,000 level; ability to craft compelling grant narratives, manage funder relationships, and lead renewal processes.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and political acumen, with the ability to navigate complex systems and build trust across lines of power, sector, and lived experience.
• Clear, confident, and adaptive communication skills, in writing, public speaking, and interpersonal settings, with the ability to translate complex program models into accessible and inspiring language.
• Experience facilitating collaborative learning spaces such as webinars, convenings, or communities of practice, particularly in the context of systems change and equity.
• Fluent in the principles of racial equity, youth-led work, and harm reduction, with a demonstrated commitment to centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ youth in all aspects of program design and implementation.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with high capacity for managing multiple projects, shifting priorities, and producing high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using project management tools, CRM software, and budgeting tools to keep workstreams organized and transparent.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%, both regionally and nationally, for site visits, partnerships, convenings, and public speaking engagements.