The Coalition for Smarter Growth is a division of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and is hiring a Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist. Applicants must email jobs@smartergrowth.net to apply. Full application instructions and job description are at https://smartergrowth.net/homepage/virginia-housing-advocacy-specialist/
Full-time, new position, combining advocacy on housing and land use in northern Virginia with assisting on state level legislative and policy change supporting more housing in walkable, transit-accessible locations s. Northern Virginia hosts the largest and most powerful legislative delegation in the General Assembly so there is strong synergy between housing and land use advocacy and action in Northern Virginia and statewide reforms.
Required Qualifications:
Commitment to CSG’s core values, mission and vision, and positive outlook and passion for winning change
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles
Three to four years of relevant experience in advocacy, housing policy, land use policy, and/or community engagement (including volunteer and internships)
Experience developing and implementing successful advocacy campaigns
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to convey clear and compelling messages for varied internal and external audiences
Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems experience, including managing contact lists, creating advocacy campaigns and sending email messages through an online messaging/advocacy software (EveryAction preferred)
Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to work on numerous deadline projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge of local housing, transportation, and land use issues in the DC area
Experience and confidence in speaking in public in a positive and engaging way, and with tact and diplomacy
Proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish is a plus
20186
4/22/2025
Full time
$50,000 to $74,999
DC Metro Area
District of Columbia
Interested applicants should email to jobs@smartergrowth.net with a resume, writing samples (social media samples, communications plans, etc) or online portfolio, and 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
Give an example of a policy campaign that you executed from start to finish. What was your strategy? What were the deliverables, stakeholders, power mapping, grassroots and communications approaches, etc? What were the end results?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 1, 2025.
If you are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within 3 weeks of receiving your application. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:
1) phone interview with Executive Director and Northern Virginia Advocacy Manager
2) panel interview with the full team
3) short powerpoint presentation
4) reference check
Company Information
Coalition for Smarter Growth
Environment
http://smartergrowth.net
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents)
Short & Long Term Disability*
Group Term Life*
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
FSA accounts (health & dependent)
403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
10 paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.
*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.
