Job Number:
HC-03890
Date Posted:
March 26, 2026
Position Title:
Housing Policy Associate
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD)
Reports To:
Location:
New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$70,000 to $79,000, depending on experience
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
ANHD seeks a Housing Policy Associate to support ANHD’s policy, research, and advocacy efforts.Research, data analysis, legislative analysis, policy development, and engaging with community organizations, elected officials, and leading national research and advocacy institutions.Significant experience in housing policy, a strong grasp of affordable housing finance, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to racial equity and community-driven solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Support advocacy focused on legislative, administrative, and budget policies to preserve and develop affordable, subsidized housing and ensure the long-term sustainability of the non-profit affordable housing development sector.
• Lead development of new policy proposals and recommendations, often in collaboration with ANHD’s organizing staff and coalition partners, to support ANHD’s campaign goals.
• Monitor, research, and analyze housing-related legislation and policy proposals at the city, state, and federal levels. Write and deliver testimony on relevant legislation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in general housing policy, affordable housing development, preservation and management, housing finance, underwriting, and mission-driven development.
• Provide research and technical assistance to coalitions, legal service providers, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Communicate our housing policy work in a variety of formats, including reports, blogs, testimony, two-pagers, infographics, and more, for a range of audiences.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a policy, advocacy, finance, or government role related to affordable housing and/or community development finance, underwriting, asset management, or preservation.
• A strong working knowledge of affordable housing finance and underwriting.
• Strong research, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to translate complex data and policy into accessible information for varied audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing reports and writing and delivering testimony.
Instructions:
Application Questionnaire, cover letter, resume or CV, and writing sample
Other:
ANHD is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome a diverse audience to apply.
