WHO WE ARE
United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, housing, education equity, and creating pathways to long-term prosperity. For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.
WHAT WE DO
Our Community Impact department advances UWGLA’s mission by generating advocacy, awareness, and accessibility in support of LA’s most vulnerable populations. We’re equally as passionate as we are efficient – tackling poverty at its root and leveraging our collective creative talents to innovate impactful solutions where others see insurmountable odds. We’re the people’s ‘people’, building influential coalitions across communities, industries, and political coalitions that allow us to expand the realm of possibilities for those who have historically been deprived.
WHY WE NEED YOU
We are inviting strategic and collaborative leaders with a passion for preventing and ending houselessness to apply for our Managing Director, Housing role.
You will contribute to building a new system of community care by leading a team that is focused on successfully engineering solutions to street homelessness and re-imagining the social safety net in neighborhoods across the County of Los Angeles. Alongside this work to respond to the daily crisis of poverty, your team is focused on driving forward permanent housing solutions with the goal of creating an L.A. County where no one spends more than one-third of their income on housing costs.
You will have the unique opportunity to be at the center of L.A. County’s system level work to end homelessness and make housing more affordable for low-income people.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE- Guide Housing Affordability Strategy
o Develop and direct strategies for United Way’s efforts to expand the availability of affordable and supportive housing across L.A. County
o Oversee the organization’s policy advocacy and coalition leadership work to create housing affordability
o Drive forward the organization’s strategy for engaging and partnering with the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA)
o Partner with internal stakeholders to design and lead future phases of UWGLA’s Affordable Housing Initiative
o Prioritize the best and highest role for the organization to play in the implementation of L.A. County Measure A
- Drive Homeless Systems Change Strategy
o Position the organization as a collaborative leader in the ever-evolving homelessness response system
o Build, own and steward political relationships in ways that build alignment with effective and permanent solutions to homelessness
o Partner with Directors overseeing homelessness, housing, and grant making initiatives to prioritize the best and highest role for the organization to play in the implementation of L.A. County Measure A in the context of accountability, system capacity, and system effectiveness
o Oversee homelessness initiatives team to craft initiatives and collaborative work to drive new approaches forward
- Grow Community Hub Infrastructure and Systems of Care
o Develop and oversee United Way’s strategy to improve community infrastructure and physical environments including housing quality, transportation access, greenspaces, and public infrastructure to promote health equity.
o Oversee the design, execution, and scaling of programs that improve neighborhood and built environment conditions, ensuring they are evidence-based and community-driven.
o Collaborate with local governments, community organizations, and neighborhood stakeholders to advocate for policies and funding that enhance safe, healthy, and sustainable neighborhood environments.
- Lead Philanthropic Funder Engagement & Activation
o Serve as primary programmatic lead and partner to the Strategic Partnerships department in the stewardship and partnering with philanthropic partners to ensure both sustained operational funding to support the Housing and Crisis Solutions work, as well as funding for specific projects and initiatives
- Team Management & Development
o Mentor and coach a diverse team of strategists and experts to grow skillsets, support individual professional development goals, and inspire team members to both lead and follow.
o Provide direct but respectful constructive feedback in real-time and during formal review periods to elevate team performance, maintain accountability, and reach goals.
WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE - Creation of a clear and comprehensive plan that details the organization’s role, priorities, and key objectives in the implementation of L.A. County Measure A- both in the context of the homelessness response as well as driving housing affordability through the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA). The plan will:
o Solidify UWGLA’s role and function in the Leadership Table structure
o Identify and advance UWGLA’s priorities, with a particular focus on older adult homelessness and service provider capacity
o Weave together program work, grantmaking, advocacy and coalition leadership to maximize the organization’s impact
- Successfully facilitating the evolution of the organization’s Affordable Housing Initiative as represented with a concise strategic plan and initial steps towards the implementation of that plan. The plan will:
o Refresh and focus the core strategies of the Affordable Housing Initiative
o Partner with the Strategic Partnership Department to develop a fundraising plan that ties to the core strategy of the Affordable Housing Initiative
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (The Must-Haves) o Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree in Public Policy, Public Affairs or Public Administration is a plus
o Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in homelessness services, systems change, affordable housing, crisis response, public policy, or a related field is required
o Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports required
o Demonstrated experience working with high-level political decision makers and their staffs in L.A. County
o You enjoy a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work styles and are able to work from our DTLA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays
o You are able to provide documentation of your status as fully vaccinated with primary series of COVID-19 vaccine upon being hired.
o You understand the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A FIT (The Nice-to-Haves) o Active listening is a common practice - you look for what was said in addition to how someone said it.
o You can light a spark in the dimmest of rooms with your energy and passion for the work you do.
o You can communicate the complexities of impact work in an authentic and engaging manner that solidifies commitment from prospective donors.
o You work well with others - stakeholders and colleagues alike would agree that you are the quintessential “Team Player”
o You manage relationships with direct reports in a way that's respectful, supportive, and committed to their long-term success.
o Your strong work ethic gets going when the going gets tough during late nights, early mornings or weekend assignments.
o You stay calm under pressure and can meet tight deadlines when necessary.
o When placed at a crossroads, you can be decisive and can choose the best option after taking into consideration multiple key factors.
o You can adapt and pivot quickly without so much as feeling dizzy.
o You know how to build a plane while you fly it and thrive in the face of ambiguous situations.
o You understand the power of forming coalitions to address complex issues and - most importantly - know how to build a collaborative unit that possesses the skills to advocate, articulate and persuade key stakeholders on important causes that affect the community.
o You know how to maintain effective partnerships to ensure all parties involved - from internal departments to external stakeholders - stay aligned with goals, expectation and deadlines.
o You know how to create a presentation that's visually engaging and tells a story that's comprised of many parts including text, pictures and charts.
o You understand the all aspects of data analysis - the graphs, charts, facts and figures - well enough to explain the story they tell to others.
o You are passionate about non-profit work and committed to understanding UWGLA's landscape as it relates to business, community and politics.
o You can be persuasive when getting someone to see the glass as half full vs. half empty and focus on the outcome vs. the obstacles they may face to get there.
o You are action-oriented, proactive, and self-sufficient when it comes to managing your workload.
o Logic and reasoning come naturally to you, making you an efficient problem solver to common challenges.
o You are great speaking in front of a crowd of high-profile individuals and commanding the stage.
o Your written communications are on ballpoint when it comes to ensuring the messaging is compelling, accurate and tailored to the audience.
o You have no issue transforming a problem into a solution with your troubleshooting skills.
o You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and all it's essential programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:- Hiring Salary Range: $145,000-$160,000 dependent on internal equity and a variety of job-related factors including, but not limited to, experience, training, education, and market demands.
- The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, pension, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
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