Senior Housing Impact & Policy Officer

United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO plan

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Discretionary employer base contribute

PTO with summer hours

Three-day Thanksgiving closure

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Inc. is seeking a Program Officer to lead content on Affordable and Supportive Housing and Housing Policy, aligning housing stability with our mission for regional economic opportunity and equity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with housing providers, funders and government partners, managing 10–20 nonprofits, and shaping policy and program outcomes through data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of senior-level program management experience.
• Deep knowledge of Massachusetts housing, particularly Affordable and Supportive Housing, Mass Health and Behavioral Health delivery.
• Operational capabilities: build systems, manage staff objectives, and navigate interdependencies.
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and United Way's mission.
• College BS/BA education level preferred.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Boston office.

Responsibilities

• Shape Our Housing Impact Strategy by connecting homelessness prevention and housing resources into a coordinated system.
• Earn the trust of colleagues, volunteers, partners, and funders while turning diverse perspectives into coordinated action.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of 10–20 nonprofit partners.
• Build deep knowledge of housing systems, inequities, and prevention strategies.
• Bring housing expertise to United Way's priority initiatives and cross-functional work.
• Use data and research partnerships to shape stronger housing policies, programs, and learning agendas.
• Create persuasive issue briefs, grant applications, and other materials grounded in evidence and provider expertise.
• Learn continuously, adapt quickly, and help others navigate change.
• Strengthen the Team's operating backbone by building internal systems and providing high-level project management.
• Stand in partnership with priority communities and advance the housing justice movement.

Skills

Senior program management

Relationship management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Inc. is seeking a Program Officer to lead content on Affordable and Supportive Housing and Housing Policy, aligning housing stability with our mission for regional economic opportunity and equity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with housing providers, funders and government partners, managing 10–20 nonprofits, and shaping policy and program outcomes through data-driven analysis.