Job Opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Advocacy Strategy: • Develop advocacy strategy and priority initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Policy and Communications. • Research and track legislation and budget items relevant to New Destiny’s mission at city, state, and federal levels. • Monitor news and stay informed of developments that may impact the organization and its policy work. • Author compelling advocacy materials, including reports, memoranda of support, and testimonies. • Work together with Strategic Communications Officer on dissemination strategy of advocacy materials and to create related social media content. • Testify in-person at public hearings before NYC Council and NYS Legislature. • Support management of press inquiries and event invitations. • Collaborate with program staff to coordinate annual recruitment of domestic violence survivors for New Destiny’s two speakers’ bureaus, help develop curricula, and co-chair monthly meetings. • Work closely with the Data and Evaluation Department to identify key program statistics, demographic information and other data elements to inform and support advocacy efforts. • New Destiny’s lobbying activities to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal lobbying and ethics rules. • Collaborate with Strategic Communications Officer to prepare PowerPoint decks, Excel models, talking points, and other products for conferences, briefings, and meetings. • Help organize annual symposium and other policy related events. • Assist Director of Policy and Communications in consultant and vendor management. Government Relations: • Develop and implement engagement plan with city, state, and federal elected officials to advance organization’s advocacy strategy. • Manage relationships with key elected officials and appointed agency leaders. • Collaborate with Development Department on legislative discretionary and capital funding requests. • Help manage engagement of elected and appointed officials in events, including annual symposium, benefit, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies. Coalition Building: • Represent New Destiny in coalitions and work groups, including the Family Homeless Coalition. • Serve as spokesperson at rallies, press conferences, and other public events. • Engage survivor-led groups, peer organizations, and nontraditional allies in advocacy campaigns.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy/administration, economics, or a related field. Master’s or advance degree a plus. • 5 or more years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government (or a relevant master’s degree plus 2-3 years). Experience working in domestic violence, housing, or homelessness is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of New York City, New York State, and federal public policy, including understanding of legislative and budgetary processes. • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and keen perception of the racial, gender, and socioeconomic dynamics of underserved communities. • Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as excellent judgement and exceptional integrity. • Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to tailor messaging to effectively address diverse perspectives. • Problem-solver and organized self-starter, capable of operating multiple projects simultaneously and seeing them through completion. • Exceptional time management to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently in a fast-paced and fluid environment. • Thorough researcher, with the ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics and synthesize complex information into a clear and communicable format. • Ability to work and attend meetings outside traditional business hours. • Ability to travel outside of New York City by car, train, or airplane. • Professional proficiency in Spanish preferred. Compensation/Benefits Salary is $75,000 -$85,000 per year depending on qualifications. This is a full-time position with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short disability, PTO paid holidays and 401(k). EOE

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to resumes@newdestinyhousing.org placing Policy Analyst in the Subject Line of your e-mail.

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