Director of Government Affairs
Position Summary:
The Director of Government Affairs is the lead coordinator in the development and facilitation of the SHPA statewide advocacy plan for the increase of supportive housing opportunities in Illinois and the coordination and facilitation of the Government Affairs committee as outlined in the SHPA strategic plan. The Director of Government Affairs will also research policy and develop advocacy campaigns on issues related to SHPA’s legislative agenda. The Director of Government Affairs goal is the preservation and increase of supportive housing capacity and funding for supportive services. The Director of Government Affairs reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is full-time and offers paid vacation/holidays. SHPA does not currently offer medical benefits, however SHPA does provide increased compensation for the individual purchase of such benefits. The Director of Government Affairs will work remotely from home yet is expected to spend 75% of their time during session days in Springfield. The Director will work exclusively for the SHPA and will not engage and/or contract with other clients that may constitute a conflict of interest
Qualifications:
· Four or more years of experience in non-profit policy, advocacy, and community organizing.
· Relationship builder: able to relate well with a wide variety of individuals.
· Meeting facilitation.
· Self-directed, self-starter
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Strategic thinker who learns quickly and possesses good judgment
· Well-organized.