Housing Policy to Pay Attention to Right Now in Sacramento

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Join SV@Home for our next Policy in Action@Home as we break down the latest developments from the Capitol with insider guest Leslie Rodriguez, Partner at California Strategies and Board Chair of the SV@Home Action Fund.

We’ll unpack:

– What’s in (and out of) the state budget

– The housing bills gaining traction and the ones quietly dying

– How this legislative session could shape housing access in our region for years to come

This is your chance to get the real story behind the headlines and what it means for our local work.

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Director of Development (Housing Trust Silicon Valley)

Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a mission-driven nonprofit at the forefront of housing access and equity, is hiring a Director of Development in San Jose, CA, to lead strategic fundraising efforts that expand affordable housing across the Bay Area. Reporting to the Chief Development & Impact Officer, you’ll drive capital campaigns, donor engagement, and investor relations while collaborating with senior leadership to advance programs that prevent homelessness and increase housing stability.

Senior Development Officer – Multifamily & Single-Family Asset Management (City of San Jose)

The City of San José Housing Department is seeking a results-driven leader to oversee one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the region—over 22,000 units—and lead asset management strategies that ensure long-term financial and physical sustainability. This key role will manage compliance, evaluate financial performance, and guide repositioning strategies across multifamily and single-family programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of real estate finance, regulatory compliance, and loan portfolio management, as well as strong supervisory and stakeholder engagement skills.

Acquisitions Manager (Merritt Community Capital Corporation)

Merritt is seeking a mission-driven, detail oriented and collaborative Assistant Asset Manager to join our team. This role will support the asset management team with all asset management activities and lead portfolio-wide initiatives. With a moderate level of supervision implements policies and procedures for acquiring, underwriting, and closing low-income housing tax-credit investments. Monitors affordable housing investments under construction. Manages project conversion following construction completion and transition to asset management.

Assistant Asset Manager (Merritt Community Capital Corporation)

Merritt is seeking a mission-driven, detail oriented and collaborative Assistant Asset Manager to join our team. This position will support the operations of a growing portfolio of affordable housing assets across the State. This role will support the asset management team with all asset management activities and lead portfolio-wide initiatives.

Deputy Director of Policy (Terner Center)

The Terner Center is seeking a talented Deputy Director of Policy to advance housing policy work in California and at the federal level. The Deputy Director elevates Terner research in policy settings, including legislative briefings, conferences, and other policy meetings; solicits input on new and emerging research opportunities that draw on policy opportunities; writes frequent short-form commentaries, blogs, and Op-Eds; and manages ongoing operations of the Terner Center’s overall policy work. The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin July 14, 2025.

Deputy Director of Community Development (City of Gilroy)

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Deputy Director of Community Development for our Community Development Department. As a new position in the Community Development Department, you will play a critical leadership role in guiding the City’s Department overseeing key divisions and collaborating closely with city leadership, and community stakeholders to drive initiatives that enhance quality of life, foster sustainable growth, and meet the evolving needs of our residents and businesses. Apply by June 2, 2025.

Fund Development + Communications Manager (Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits)

The Fund Development + Communications Manager plays a crucial role at SVCN. This role leads our fund development efforts, oversees the planning and executing of our largest annual event, Be Our Guest, and shapes and executes a comprehensive communication strategy for our organization, ensuring effective messaging that resonates with our diverse audience. SVCN has two similar job descriptions posted. Please refer to the Specialist job description and apply for the position that aligns with your experience and background. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Community Organizing Manager (SOMOS Mayfair)

SOMOS Mayfair is seeking a full-time Community Organizing Director who is passionate about social justice and building community power, specifically in the Chicano-Latino Community. The Community Organizing Manager works with the Community Organizing Director in the development and implementation of a community-driven and neighborhood wide agenda. Together, they develop policy with an early education, immigration, youth, and racial/economic justice perspective. Accepting applications on a rolling basis.