Policy & Advocacy Manager

Status:Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to:Executive Director

Location:148 S 39th St Omaha NE

Work Schedule:FPI operates on a 7.5-hour workday with core hours of 9am3pm. This role offers hybrid flexibility with regular in-office collaboration expected.

Compensation: $88493-$116438with eligibility for annual incentive compensation(typically 4-8% of base salary).

We are committed toequitablecompensation practices and base salaries on a consistent framework tied to role scope responsibility and experience. Most candidates will be hired near the midpoint of the range depending onexperienceand qualifications.

Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; retirement contributions; generous paid time off; professional development support; and hybrid work flexibility.

Organizational Overview:

Front Porch Investments was formed in 2021 to address the gap in affordable housing in the Porch Investmentsserves as a catalyst for innovative and community-centered affordable housing solutions with a focus on investment advocacy and prioritize production and preservation of affordable housing housing justice and innovative housing models working across public-private partners to strengthen the regional housing Porch Investments is a supporting organization of the Omaha Community Foundation.

Core Values:

• Human-Centered.We believe in housing as a human right and center this belief in our work.

• Bold.We make bold decisions to support housing innovation.

• Inclusive.We prioritizeequitableaccess to the housing ecosystem especially for historically excluded voices.

• Collaborative.We believe collaboration across systems is where transformative change happens.
  
  
  
  

Role Overview:

The Policy & Advocacy Manager plays a crucial role in advancing Front Porch Investments (FPI) mission by leading the organizations policy agenda at the local state and national levels. This position is responsible for developing and implementing advocacy strategies conducting policy research and coordinating coalitions that strengthen the regions affordable housing ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-driven policy thinker who is comfortable navigating complex political environments translating data into actionable insights and moving partners toward shared solutions. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations & Impact.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Policy Advocacy (45%)

• Advocacy Strategy: Develop and implement advocacy strategies to influence housing policy at local state and national levels. Serve as FPIs primary representative to policymakers government officials and other stakeholders.
• Long-Term Planning: Lead development of annual and multi-year policy agendas aligned with organizational strategy and external opportunities. Set goals for policy work aligning with the organizations mission and strategic priorities.
• Legislation Tracking: Monitor and track legislative and regulatory developments related to affordable housing. Analyze proposed bills regulations and policies to assess their potential impact on affordable housing.
• Lobbying: Engage in lobbying activities to promote affordable housing policies and initiatives. Coordinate and participate in meetings hearings and public forums to advocate for policy changes. Coordinate with external lobbyists or consultants when applicable.
• Testimony: Testify and submit written comments on priority issues at City Council and the State Legislature
• Policy Development: Develop policy proposals and recommendations to address issues related to affordable housing including policy briefs position papers and reports to support advocacy efforts.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on housing policies trends and data to identify gaps and opportunities for policy improvements. Analyze the impact of existing and proposed policies on affordable housing availability and affordability.
• Compliance: Maintain current lobbyist and principal registration and file all required reports with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

Coalition Building & External Partnerships (30%)

• Coalition Coordination: Lead and participate in local state and federal coalitions focused on housing affordability zoning financing tools land use and tenant protections.
• Government Relations: Build and maintain strong working relationships with elected officials legislative staff administrative agencies and civic partners.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Convene partners to shape shared policy priorities; support development of joint statements campaigns or initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Provide policy expertise to partners funders developers and community organizations seeking clarity on housing statutes regulations and administrative processes.

Community Engagement (15%)

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage community organizations advocates and residents to inform policy positions and monitor impacts of legislation.
• Presentations: Represent FPI at policy-related conferences workshops and public forums.
• Research: Foster partnerships with academic institutions research organizations and other entities to support policy research and analysis.
• Committees: Represent FPI on certain city and statewide policy related committees and other coalitions.

Internal Coordination (10%)

• Internal Alignment: Work closely with other departments and contractors to ensure policy work informs and is informed by FPIs lending development communications and evaluation strategies.
• Training: Provide training and policy briefings to support committees staff and board members.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on policy work including updates on advocacy efforts program outcomes and policy developments. Coordinate with Communications & Engagement Manager to translate policy updates into public-facing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science Urban Studies Public Administration or a related field
• 5 years of experience in policy advocacy legislative affairs government relations or a related field with a focus on housing policy preferred.
• Proven track record in policy research analysis and legislative engagement.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing finance land use zoning and state/local policy systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce policy briefs and testify publicly.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including elected officials.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We encourage candidates with a mix of lived experience professional expertise and transferable skills to apply even if you dont meet every listed qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to mission and community-centered work

• High levelof personal initiative and ability to manage projects with minimalsupervision

• Excelsworking independently and asamember of a highly collaborative team

• Meticulous attention todetailand commitment totop-qualityoutput

• Flexible and capable of adapting to changing priorities

• Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy

• Unquestionable ethics honestyintegrityandthe ability to spotlight others contributions

• Commitment to ongoing learning

• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse partners and communities.

To Apply

Front Porch Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Manager