Systems Change Senior Manager

$85,000 - $85,000/Yr

People Serving People - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Systems Change Senior Manager at People Serving People, Inc. is a pivotal role focused on leading the organization's movement work to advance equity for communities affected by housing insecurity and homelessness. This position involves collaborating closely with the CEO, managing coalitions, and empowering families with lived experiences to drive systemic change in the community. The role requires a strong commitment to advocacy, policy development, and community engagement, aiming to strengthen the organization's presence in efforts to support families experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Leading the organization's policy, advocacy, and systems change work
• Supporting the CEO in policy and advocacy efforts
• Leading the development of organizing materials to support annual legislative proposals
• Working with partners to understand key opportunities and barriers and developing and executing advocacy campaigns
• Keeping partners informed of key policy issues to advance legislation, implement policy, and support their ongoing engagement in advocacy
• Implementing and incorporating formative and participatory evaluation of People Serving People's Guest Advisory Council
• Supervising the Community Engagement Manager to coordinate the Guest Advisory Council
• Developing materials to support the Guest Advisory Council's vision of change, grounded in the needs of the Minnesota homeless community
• Organizing homeless shelters, groups, and existing coalitions supporting families to harness collective power to change the Minnesota housing landscape
• Assisting in the development of strategic campaigns to drive meaningful change

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building skills with demonstrated experience working in diverse communities
• Background with project management or advancing issue-advocacy campaigns
• Strong communication skills, including comfort with public speaking and strong writing skills
• Experience facilitating meetings and/or organizing groups around a common goal
• Familiarity with local housing and homelessness landscape through work in and/or advocacy in Minnesota and particularly the Twin Cities Region
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, self-direct and prioritize among competing goals
• Have lived experience with homelessness and/or experience with housing insecurity
• Demonstrate commitment to People Serving People's core values
• Understanding of racial, LGBTQ2S+, disability, and gender equity, and appreciation for how these identities intersect and impact people's lives
• 8+ years of experience in organizing, advocacy, or policy development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months
• 40 days of PTO per year
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Reduced childcare rates
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Financial wellness benefit
• The chance to make a real difference in the community