Alexandria, VA30+ days ago
Participate directly in advocacy meetings and industry associations as directed by executive staff; Develop relationships and partnerships to support grass roots advocacy efforts that support access and engagement by housing residents; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key constituencies, including executives, staff, and volunteers within the Volunteers of America and affiliate leadership; Serve as a liaison to numerous representatives within the regulatory agencies of federal and state government, other non-profit community based organizations, and advocacy groups in the field; Ensure active community relations and involvement, including personal participation in community activities and professional associations; Ensure organizational representation in a wide variety of high visibility, positive impact funding source and regulatory agency forums and events; Keep abreast of changes within the industries and assures that the most progressive and effective techniques and philosophies are being implemented. Identify opportunities for new business opportunities that impact the achievement of mission and margin objectives; Identify areas of opportunity to improve customer service within the housing portfolio, between the National Office, the Shared Housing Leadership Network, and within the National Office; Analyze opportunities for improved marketing and branding and lead efforts to implement new strategies and ensure all property-related marketing and advertising campaigns are aligned with VOA’s strategic vision and branding efforts; Work with executive management and all other personnel to build consensus, establish confidence, communicate effectively and contribute to a positive work culture; In conjunction with other departments, lead efforts towards ensuring outcomes-based data driven efforts towards meeting mission and margin objectives.