Justice in Aging seeks a housing attorney or policy advocate with at least seven years of experience to join our Economic Security and Housing Team in California. The successful candidate will lead Justice in Aging’s work to respond and advance solutions to the housing challenges facing low-income older Californians, including housing instability and/or homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity to advocate for solutions to systemic problems at the state level for housing issues impacting low-income older Californians, and to provide legal or other training and technical assistance to advocates across the state. All of our work is grounded in our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.
Justice in Aging uses the power of law and our expertise in economic security, housing, health care, and elder justice to fight senior poverty. We pursue systemic change in law and policy to improve the lives of low-income older adults who experience inequities rooted in historical, persistent, and structural racism, ageism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Founded in 1972, we have a rich tradition of successful, high-impact, and strategic advocacy on behalf of the more than 7 million seniors living in poverty nationally. We also run the National Center on Law and Elder Rights through a federal contract with the Administration for Community Living. In California, we act as a support center for California’s qualified legal services programs.
Our Economic Security and Housing team engages with local advocates in California and across the country to identify and address legal issues that impact low-income older adults. A successful candidate will also play a key role in continuing Justice in Aging’s systemic advocacy to advance the housing goals in California’s Master Plan for Aging that promote Housing for All.
Our staff work primarily remotely, with most California staff located in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. The organization also has an office in Washington DC and staff across the country. This position can be based remotely from anywhere in California. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to send in their materials by October 4, 2024. Questions about the position can be directed to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
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Justice in Aging seeks a housing attorney or policy advocate with at least seven years of experience to join our Economic Security and Housing Team in California. The successful candidate will lead Justice in Aging’s work to respond and advance solutions to the housing challenges facing low-income older Californians, including housing instability and/or homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity to advocate for solutions to systemic problems at the state level for housing issues impacting low-income older Californians, and to provide legal or other training and technical assistance to advocates across the state. All of our work is grounded in our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.
Justice in Aging uses the power of law and our expertise in economic security, housing, health care, and elder justice to fight senior poverty. We pursue systemic change in law and policy to improve the lives of low-income older adults who experience…
Justice in Aging offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, and life insurance; flexible reimbursement plan; 403(b) retirement savings plan with 8% automatic employer contribution; paid parental leave, sabbatical leave, and compensatory time; federal holidays, sick time, and generous vacation policy.
Justice in Aging offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, and life insurance; flexible reimbursement plan; 403(b) retirement savings plan with 8% automatic employer contribution; paid parental leave, sabbatical leave, and compensatory time; federal holidays, sick time, and generous vacation policy.
Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position that you are seeking in the email subject line. Applications received by October 11, 2024 will receive first consideration.
(1) Cover letter that describes your interest in this particular position. In your cover letter, you must answer the following question:
To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, Justice in Aging is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to a work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences to your response.
(2) Resume;
(3) Two writing samples: one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that demonstrates the ability to write educational material to explain a policy or program including, for example, a guide, practice tip, or factsheet; and one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that includes an analysis of a policy, for example, a comment on a rule or regulation or a policy or legal argument to a court or other decision-making body; and
(4) Three professional references.
If you need an accommodation for the application process or if you have a question about any aspect of this position, please contact hiring@justiceinaging.org.
Justice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and we particularly encourage applications from people of color, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and others whose background may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.
Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position that you are seeking in the email subject line. Applications received by October 11, 2024 will…