Housing and Urban Policy Coordinator

The Housing and Urban Policy Coordinator will oversee and coordinate a series of projects that provide policy development, administrative and research services and technical assistance to governmental and nonprofit organizations, and residents of low wealth communities, in areas of housing, health equity, and justice.

The Housing and Urban Policy Coordinator will serve as project coordinator for the Eviction Crisis Mediation Project, and will be a member of the CHCS team supporting the Greensboro Eviction Resolution Project. The position will also support research and policy development work conducted by the CHCS by means of qualitative data collection and community-engagement.

The position will also work closely with the PI in developing new proposals and projects to support the long-term goals of the Center. The Housing and Urban Policy Coordinator will represent CHCS and UNCG by attending meetings with staff, community partners, and stakeholders. The Housing and Urban Policy Coordinator will develop, organize and facilitate community forums (Housing Hangouts), meetings, and other events related to the mission of CHCS.

Qualifications:

• A PhD or Masters with 2 years experience in law, public administration, public policy or urban planning and at least five years of community-engaged research, policy development or technical assistance to governmental, business and nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of social science research methods, including interview and focus group techniques and best practices for community outreach and engagement.
• Strong event planning, logistics, and project management experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally directly with senior officials and executive directors.
• Experience in communicating and disseminating findings to a broad and diverse audience through written and oral presentation to diverse public constituencies.
• Knowledge of stormwater concepts, best management practices.
• Experience in curriculum development and/or demonstrated work with elementary and middle school children.
• Experience in grant writing and grant administration.