Type: 
NCSHA Job Opportunities
 
Position Description
Key attributes:  Familiarity with homeownership-related tax policy and legislation; solid understanding of Congress and federal agencies concerned with housing and tax policy, such as HUD; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; demonstrated initiative; detail-oriented, organized, thorough, flexible, and able to handle numerous assignments simultaneously; strong analytical ability; willing and able to work long hours; and good follow-through and ability to accomplish tasks with minimal reminders and supervision.
 
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Help to execute NCSHA’s homeownership policy and legislative agenda.  Responsibilities include analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals; helping to communicate NCSHA’s agenda to Congress and the Administration; coordinating with and enlisting support from other industry groups; assisting in planning and coordinating HFA intervention with Congress and the Administration; forming and maintaining relationships with relevant congressional and Administration members and staff; assisting in developing strategy; and providing support to NCSHA working groups related to legislation, policy, and HFA program implementation;
  • Develop and execute NCSHA conferences’ programs.  Plan and manage conference sessions, including public workshops, state Housing Finance Agencies (HFA) staff discussions, and special meetings;
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative matters related to issues assigned by director.  Assist in identifying and seizing opportunities to advance NCSHA’s legislative and policy objectives; 
  • Assist in preparing congressional testimony and comment letters to Congress and federal agencies; communicate relevant legislative, policy, and program developments in a timely and concise fashion to appropriate NCSHA staff and members; write for NCSHA’s publications, including the Action Alert, lobbying materials, website articles, reports, and other ad hoc efforts; 
  • Provide technical assistance and program information to members, respond to inquiries, monitor and support online HFA staff discussions, and answer public inquiries;
  • Provide staff support to various NCSHA working groups, as assigned.
 
Position Classification:  Full-time, exempt.
Travel:  Travel required.
Position Offers:  Competitive salary and excellent benefits. 
 
Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Applicants:  Send cover letter and resume to jobs@ncsha.org or fax to 202-624-5899.