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Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) seeks an innovator and collaborator with excellent writing, analytical, advocacy, and organizational skills to serve as its Vice President for Policy.
SAHF and its members.
SAHF (pronounced “safe”) (www.sahfnet.org) is a young civil society organization formed by a dynamic mix of eight high-capacity housing providers. SAHF is committed to making a difference in the lives of its low- and very low-income residents. With 80,000 apartments in 49 states and the District of Columbia, its members have the geographical and experience base to fashion non-ideological solutions that work, in a policy environment that is becoming more favorable as more Americans are affected by the cost of housing.
Our policy agenda.
SAHF identifies and addresses policy and market obstacles to the acquisition and ownership of affordable housing. First, it is committed to preserving affordable rental housing around the country. This is faster, easier, cheaper, and greener than any other course—whatever else our society does, it should protect its investment in these homes. Second, public policy must recognize that only strong owners can preserve and develop affordable housing, and those owners must build strong businesses. Third, because much affordable rental housing was built many years ago on first cost principles, it is typically wasteful of energy, and at the same time utility costs threaten the financial viability of the properties. Drawing on its access to operating data and innovative financing ideas, SAHF is becoming a leader in conserving energy in its own portfolio and, with its allies, working on policies broadly applicable to the field. Its staff and members are consistently thought leaders on the large issues and opportunities in affordable rental housing.
The role.
The Vice President for Policy will help define SAHF’s policy agenda, will lead SAHF’s analysis and advocacy, and will coordinate with other policy groups. He or she will also work closely with the President in charting SAHF’s course and managing its operations. This is an opportunity to help take a change-making organization from early success to major impact.
Financial support.
SAHF is supported principally by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and Surdna Foundations and by its members.
How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Bill Kelly, President, at bkelly@sahfnet.org.