Director, Housing Legislative Affairs

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Position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires weekly in‑office work (3 days) under a hybrid model.

Base pay range

$122,465.00 / yr - $149,680.00 / yr

Position Summary

The Director for Housing Legislative Affairs works with the Vice President, Housing Policy to carry out legislative affairs strategies specific to affordable housing for older adults in support of LeadingAge’s legislative agenda. The individual is a recognized content expert on affordable housing policy and works closely with LeadingAge’s other legislative staff, other organizations and coalitions concerned with issues affecting the LeadingAge membership to advance our agenda.

In Support of Key Organizational Strategy

This individual is responsible for advancing LeadingAge’s legislative agenda for service‑enriched affordable housing as part of the aging services continuum. Working with the Public and Advocacy team and other LeadingAge staff who have advocacy, communications, and grassroots responsibilities, the position identifies legislative strategies to further the Association’s leadership imperatives and policy priorities on senior housing issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents LeadingAge on Capitol Hill, at coalition meetings and other forums and events.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key legislators, policymakers, and their staff to advance LeadingAge’s strategic plan and policy platform.
• Researches and analyzes legislation at the federal level that may impact LeadingAge members, especially as it relates to affordable housing for older adults with low incomes, and provides recommended actions and strategies to achieve success on policy initiatives impacting federal housing programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service, the Treasury Department, and more.
• Attends, participates, and reports on legislative hearings, briefings, workgroups, and other relevant meetings.
• Supports the development and oversight of policy recommendations by monitoring, analyzing, and assessing legislative, regulatory, and policy trends in affordable housing, supportive services, and long‑term care.
• In collaboration with the VP of Housing Policy and other members of the advocacy and public policy team, develops, proposes, implements, and promotes LeadingAge’s housing legislative agenda.
• Assists the Policy team in the development of strategic and tactical documents on key federal and regulatory initiatives for consideration.
• Develops and prepares congressional testimony, correspondence with Congress, and other official communications on public policy issues related to federally assisted multifamily housing programs, including the production and preservation of affordable senior housing, improvements to housing operations and asset management, and bridges between housing and healthcare for older adults with low incomes.
• Writes policy communications, including action alerts, letters, and articles to advance LeadingAge’s policy priorities and educate LeadingAge members and the public, and gives presentations and updates to key stakeholders, including to LeadingAge state partners.
• Supports the coordination and organization of LeadingAge’s lobby day and other Hill visit opportunities, including preparing briefing materials, training participants on advocacy techniques, and ensuring alignment on key messaging and goals to effectively present LeadingAge’s policy platform.
• Serves as a resource, liaison, and representative on a variety of affordable housing issues, assisting with internal and external workgroups, and working with association members and legislators.
• In collaboration with key policy staff, supports the development and implementation of grassroots / grass‑roots legislative advocacy by LeadingAge staff and members.
• Works with others on the Policy team to support LeadingAge’s broader legislative agenda related to aging services, including workforce, healthcare, technology, and more.
• Troubleshoots state and local issues that are likely to have national legislative repercussions and works with the vice president and other members of the policy team to formulate solutions.
• Demonstrates LeadingAge’s Core Values, including a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

LeadingAge recognizes the intersectionality of ageism, racism and other forms of discrimination. We are committed to being a just, inclusive, antiracist and equitable community that values and honors the unique qualities, wisdom and lived experience of all people. We are steadfast in our commitment and will invest in opportunities to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, where all can meaningfully contribute and thrive.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Required

ADA Specifications

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this full‑time, (37.5‑hour work week), exempt, D.C. based position is $122,465–$149,680. Salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by LeadingAge.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal and District of Columbia laws.

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