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Join the ZTT Policy Center as a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist to support policies that reduce housing instability and homelessness for families with young children by providing technical assistance and developing resources for states and communities.

Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert in housing policy, provide technical assistance to coalitions and policymakers, conduct research, develop tools and resources, and facilitate learning opportunities across states.

Skills: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, expertise in housing/homelessness policy, excellent facilitation and public speaking skills, strong analytical writing abilities, and teamwork in a remote environment.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in public policy, social work, or a related field; experience in technical assistance and coalition leadership preferred.

Location: Remote - USA

Compensation: $90000 - $110000 / Annually

The ZTT Policy Center is a nonpartisan, research-based resource for federal, state and local policymakers and advocates the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. We support states and communities in advancing policies, services, and comprehensive systems to meet the needs of expectant families and families with young children. The state policy team, working in partnership with others in the Policy Center and organization, does this through relationship-based technical assistance (TA) projects, research and analysis, and development of resources and tools. ZTT provides support through federally funded TA centers, privately funded TA projects, and rapid response TA as requested.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring, advancement, and professional development. It is dedicated to diversity in its work, its staff, and community partners. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who shares our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports our mission to enhance outcomes for all children.

The Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert on policy/system strategies to reduce housing instability and homelessness for families with children prenatal to three, contributing to development and implementation of ZTT’s policy priorities and strategy in these and related areas. The Senior TA Specialist will provide technical assistance to states and communities (e.g. coalitions, policymakers, advocates, government agency staff, etc.) to assist them in making improvements to policies and systems to better support infants, toddlers and their families; conduct research and develop written materials for a variety of audiences; track and analyze promising policy/system initiatives to improve outcomes for young children and families and policy/system changes at the state and federal levels re to housing and homelessness; facilitate cross-state learning opportunities; facilitate feedback loops between local, state and national policy; and contribute to the overall work of the Policy Center.

*Funding for this position is currently provided through summer 2027 with plans for expansion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a subject matter expert on policy/system strategies to reduce housing instability and homelessness and its impact on expectant parents, infants, toddlers and their families, contributing to development and implementation of ZTT’s policy priorities and strategy in these and related areas.
• Provide relationship-based technical assistance and consulting (virtual and in-person) to states and communities (e.g. coalitions, policymakers, advocates, government agency staff, public-private teams) to assist them in making improvements to policies and systems to better support infants, toddlers and their families.
• Conduct research and analysis of policy, system and funding approaches to improve outcomes for young children – with a focus on housing and homelessness and connections between housing/homelessness and the broader early childhood systems.
• Develop TA tools and policy resources on policy/system issues impacting young children and families (e.g. briefs, articles, memos, webinar presentations).
• Track promising policy/system initiatives to improve outcomes for young children and families at the local, state and federal levels, with a focus on those impacting families’ access to safe and stable housing.
• Facilitate cross-state in-person and virtual learning opportunities and communities of practice.
• Facilitate feedback loops between local, state and federal policy teams to inform national policy priorities and support states and local jurisdictions to engage in federal education/advocacy.
• Serve as the “baby voice” with national groups/coalitions and TA collaboratives to ensure young children’s unique needs are elevated and understood.
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts of TA and consulting efforts and the Policy Center as a whole.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with leaders in states and communities and partner organizations.
• Contribute to cross-team Policy Center initiatives to strengthen connections between state, federal, and advocacy efforts.
• Garner visibility for ZERO TO THREE and infant and toddler policy issues through presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports to funders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Policy Center.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2-4years of experience working in housing and/or homelessness policy/system development/implementation at the local and/or state level and/or leading a cross-sector coalition that included a focus on housing/homelessness for young children.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and providing technical assistance, coaching or training.
• Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills that reflect the principles of adult learning, leadership and reflective practice.
• Excellent analytic and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with individuals representing a range of backgrounds and skill levels.
• Comfortable working as a member of a remote team.
• Self-motivated, ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Is curious and interested in exploring various ways of approaching problems and opportunities.
• Ability to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays that may include weekends.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in public policy, social work, early childhood or a related field required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position's salary is estimated to be low $90,000s to low $110,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.