The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750 FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA City. Here, not only would y... more details
Job Summary
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA City. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Job Summary The Government Affairs Department advocates for effective policies and increased resources at the federal, state, and local levels and facilitates local policy and systems change efforts to reduce and end homelessness in Los Angeles. Under the supervision of the Legislative Affairs Manager, the Legislative Affairs Analyst will play a key role in advancing LAHSA’s legislative priorities and policy initiatives with area policymakers.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
Meet regularly with stakeholders in local government, including elected officials and their staff and staff from partner agencies.
Monitor, analyze, and track proposed legislation, motions, and budget proposals from various levels of government including at the municipal, county, state, and federal level.
Attend public meetings to stay apprised of proposed legislation, motions, and policy changes that affect LAHSA’s work.
Prepare public comments and letters of support on pending legislation and policies that pertain to LAHSA’s mission.
Work with appropriate staff across the agency on report backs in response to motions from city councils and County Board offices.
Liaise with local, county, state, and federal policy makers and their staff to educate about LAHSA’s programs and work and other issues relating to homelessness and housing.
Strengthen relationships with existing elected and appointed officials.
Work with management and leadership team to develop and execute LAHSA’s legislative agenda and priorities to formulate strategies to advance these priorities.
Keep LAHSA executive team, Commission, and staff apprised of bill activity.
Recommend LAHSA positions and strategies regarding pending legislation.
Prepare briefings, legislative memos, talking points, and other materials as needed for LAHSA staff and executive team.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings or convening groups as assigned.
Present before the LAHSA Commission, committee meetings, community organizations, and other public settings.
Oher duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Intricate knowledge of legislative process and procedures at the municipal, county, and state level;
Comfort communicating with a variety of personalities;
Experience interacting with elected officials and staff;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Knowledge of homeless services system preferred but not required.
Training & Experience
Proven professional experience and educational background.
Schedule
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org.
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