Jobs in Cherry Hill, NJ

About the role

The Managing Director of Policy & Advocacy provides strategic leadership for Fair Share Housing Center’s policy and advocacy agenda, ensuring alignment across the organization’s policy, organizing, and communications functions. This senior leadership role develops and oversees integrated strategies that advance ambitious policy campaigns at the local, state, and national levels while leading and growing a multidisciplinary team of policy, organizing, and communications professionals. The Managing Director will serve as a prominent public voice for the organization in both statewide and national settings during a pivotal moment for housing policy. Building on FSHC’s decades of success, the organization is well-positioned to capitalize on significant momentum created by A4/S50, strong partnerships with community partners and legislative leaders, and a new gubernatorial administration that has made housing reform a priority through sweeping executive action. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director serves as a key member of FSHC’s leadership team. The person in this position partners closely with the Executive Director to help set organizational strategy, ensure strong alignment across FSHC’s policy, legal, planning, and administrative functions, and foster a collaborative and generative workplace.

What you'll bring

• FSHC recognizes that an individual’s experience is gained through a wide and diverse range of personal, professional, and educational opportunities.
• When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the combined experiences of each candidate.
• If you think you can do this job but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to still apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial & economic justice and alignment with FSHC’s mission & values
• Bachelor’s degree required
• will consider alternative advanced degree and/or work experience that demonstrates ability to lead advocacy campaigns, including the ability to analyze and negotiate complex legislative and regulatory policies
• Minimum of 7-10 years of increasingly responsible experience in public policy, advocacy, organizing, or related fields, with substantial leadership and management experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex policy, advocacy, or coalition campaigns and advancing meaningful policy change.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated success in managing and supervising a diverse team of professionals at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and build alignment among diverse stakeholders, teams, and organizational priorities
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate long-term and short-term advocacy strategies