Policy Manager

WHY MIDPEN At MidPen, we build communities that change lives.
Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive.
We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing.
Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs.
We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION In 2023, MidPen was again certified as an official Great Place to Work®, and for good reason! In addition, we offer a best-in-class benefit package that includes healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance.
We also offer a wide range of voluntary benefits; 403(b) retirement investment opportunity and annual financial literacy and retirement planning options, FSA for childcare, medical and commuter benefit options, Employee Assistance program and pet insurance for our furry, feathered, and scaled friends.
In addition to 14 paid company holidays, which include a paid winter holiday break between Christmas and the New Year, we offer 4 paid wellness days for employees to disconnect and recharge.
As a learning organization, we encourage professional development and career advancement, and we offer up to $3,000 annually ($12,000 lifetime maximum) for education assistance with tuition reimbursement and/or loan debt relief that includes qualified family members.
And, as a family-friendly company, we offer a paid time off parental leave benefit of 12 weeks in a 12-month period for new or expecting parents.
Check out our benefits snapshot on our careers page.
PAY RANGE $87,000 - $110,000 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications POSITION OVERVIEW The Policy Manager is responsible for managing a variety of tasks and processes that serve MidPen’s Policy and Advocacy agenda and support the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Vice President of Housing Finance, President and CEO, and Development Department.
This is a hybrid position, based on current MidPen policy of working Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Foster City Office.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, option to work from home or the office.
When working from home, requires a reliable internet connection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assist coordination and facilitation of MidPen’s engagement in affordable housing and social services policy at all levels of government Contribute to MidPen internal Policy Working Group, including preparing materials and coordinating follow-up work conducted by a distributive team of MidPenners Represent MidPen Housing in local, regional, and state policy making hearings, working groups and commissions; communicate relevant information and/or distribute action minutes to key internal stakeholders Support MidPen Representatives working with network of affordable housing advocacy groups throughout Northern California Review research and study materials on affordable housing and social services.
Conduct technical analysis, including Geospacial, to help sharpen MidPen’s unified advocacy arguments in support of our work Act as a proxy and attend meetings on the VP of Housing Finance and Director of Policy’s behalf, prepare materials in advance and take appropriate follow-up actions Help the CEO, Sr.
VP of Equity and Inclusion, Director of Policy and MidPen continuously improve diversity and inclusion Ability to interpret complicated policy and regulatory guidelines and solutions into simple stories; act as a liaison with MidPen Communications Team Create materials needed for advocacy presentations and industry conferences Assists Development Department with Project-Level Support (as needed).
Provides ad hoc support to Project Managers and their teams with Development project management tasks QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, or related fields and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and Private housing, and sources of financing for low-income housing Knowledge of affordable housing finance, regulatory, and social services policy Knowledge of affordable housing development implementation Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated skill in making effective presentations Excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to prepare in-depth geospatial and financial analyses, conduct research, prepare narrative reports, and proposals Knowledge of real estate policy and law as it pertains to the development of low-income housing Proven ability to work effectively with affordable housing industry partners on collaborate projects and processes Demonstrated ability to provide high level consulting, relationship building, innovation, and strategic skills required Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and the ability to develop standard internal tax credit proformas and to train other staff in their use Ability to work in fast-moving and flexible environment Commitment to the goals and mission of the organization Physical Requirements Ability to travel across different counties Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks Frequently sitting Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MidPen Housing Corp.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp.
will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
MidPen believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.