About Us
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) helps families across the state by creating safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities. As a result, we are looking to fill a critical position in our agency as the External Relations and Policy Manager.
Job Responsibilities
In the role of External Relations and Policy Manager, you will support the agency’s communication with Federal and State lawmakers, interest groups, advocates, media outlets and constituents. You will work closely with our executive office and agency leadership to communicate program policy proposals and initiatives to legislative and governmental audiences. You must be comfortable engaging in on-the-spot interviews with media agents about the agency’s involvement in legislative proceedings and activities, as necessary.
As the External Relations and Policy Manager, you will participate in meetings, forums, policy roundtables, panels, and other outreach events to share information about agency programs, services and perspective on housing issues. At the same time, you will use these opportunities to gather information about varying housing needs in the state and the potential impact of proposals.
Public engagement is key to your role. As such, you will be responsible for proactively engaging discussions with key stakeholders at various levels of government and community. You will use multiple communication channels and tools to support these discussions. You will also need to be comfortable with giving interviews on Facebook live and podcasts as the agency plans to leverage all available channels, including digital platforms, to reach a broader audience.
This position may require up to 3 days of travel per month, as determined by community engagements. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required to participate in outreach events scheduled at optimal times for constituents. Evening work may also be required during the legislative session.
In the role of External Relations and Policy Manager, you will be responsible for:
Attending legislative, public, and advocacy group hearings, and preparing and presenting information on agency policy, programs and initiatives upon request.
Collaborating with internal teams on the development of agency performance and accountability reports.
Designing and implementing communication strategies, including social media, to support positive engagement with the agency’s customer base.
Making presentations, crafting messages, and collaborating with internal and external partners, ensuring that information is easy to find, easy to access, and understandable for diverse audiences.
Accompanying program staff and/or participating in community and partner events that provide for a meaningful exchange of information about housing needs and services.
Providing consultation to program areas to ensure that messaging is clear and consistent across platforms.
