Director of Engagement - Boston, United States - Massachusetts Housing Partnership
Description
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), a non-profit quasi-public agency, works with communities to create innovative policy and financing solutions that provide affordable homes and better lives for the people of Massachusetts.
Our mission is to pioneer new development and financing models that make more effective use of public resources, be responsive to local needs, promote racial equity, and achieve more impact than conventional approaches to affordable housing.
MHP focuses on four main areas:
Community Assistance, Rental Development, Homeownership, and Data & Policy.
Over the years, we've achieved remarkable milestones in housing finance and community development across Massachusetts;
- Our financing initiatives have empowered the creation of over 30,000 rental housing units, injecting $1.9 billion into communities across the state,
- Since 1991, the ONE Mortgage program (formerly SoftSecond) has been a gamechanger, offering $4.8 billion in below
- and moderate
- income families have realized their dream of homeownership,
- Working hand in hand with local officials and advocates, we have expanded housing opportunities in over 335 cities and towns. Our annual Massachusetts Housing Institute is another cornerstone of our commitment, equipping over a thousand municipal officials with essential training to tackle housing challenges effectively.
- Innovation drives our mission forward. We've pioneered visionary tools like Residensity, DataTown, and TODEX, empowering communities with datadriven insights to plan and accommodate new housing growth seamlessly.
We are seeking a Director of Engagement & Inclusion whose principles align with our dedication to DEIB and who possesses the ability to actively contribute to and further enhance these essential values.
Job Overview
The role of Director of Engagement and Inclusion is a recent addition to MHP.
As the inaugural Director, you will be responsible for developing, influencing, and implementing strategies aimed at boosting staff engagement and fostering a strong sense of belonging.
At MHP, we prioritize cultivating a sense of belonging as the ultimate goal of our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Your role as Director of Engagement and Inclusion will be pivotal in crafting and executing strategic initiatives to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and connected.
You will play a central role in shaping a narrative that resonates both internally and externally, reaffirming MHP's dedication to these essential principles.
Your responsibilities will include implementing policies and practices, forging partnerships that demonstrate our commitment, and utilizing data to ensure that every action contributes to the advancement of an equitable and inclusive culture within MHP.
Reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the Director will collaborate with the DEIB Working Group, work closely with the Director of Human Resources, and forge strong connections with the Leadership Team and MHP's Executive Director.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
As Director of Engagement and Inclusion, you will be responsible for the following threads of work:
- Strategic Leadership on DEIB_
- Create and operationalize a unified DEIB vision and strategy in alignment with MHP goals and strategies in collaboration with Leadership Team and DEIB Working Group
- Review, recommend, and/or implement practices and policies to align with the DEIB vision and strategy
- Create and implement strategies to promote and grow a culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion across MHP via internal and external engagement, events, and programming
- Organizational Engagement and Initiatives_
- Identify, plan and coordinate engagement opportunities for MHP staff with a DEIB lens
- Lead and/or collaborate on internal cultural celebrations
- Operationalize and implement key priorities related to an internal DEIB learning agenda and future DEIB priorities
- Collaborate closely with the Director of HR at MHP to prioritize professional development with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, This encompasses talent acquisition, retention strategies, and fostering internal growth opportunities
- Manage the newly established internal mentorship program for MHP staff
- Guide the identification and selection of vendors and contractors with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) _Internal Partnership and Communications_
- Work with the Director of HR and Director of Policy and Communications to implement internal communications that drive awareness, engagement, and investment in MHP's DEIB priorities.
- Partner with internal teams
