2026 Housing Justice Policy Fellow

Description

The Housing Justice Policy Fellow will work directly with the Chief of Community Development & Policy to advance Builders of Hope CDC’s affordable housing policy platform, including the recommendations set forth in our Anti-Displacement Toolkit, and support our place-based Community Transformation Initiatives including our Housing and Homestead Preservation programs and grassroots Neighborhood Capacity-Building efforts.

• Collaborate with staff and external partners to support coalitions, advocacy campaigns and public education initiatives.
• Track local and statewide housing policies, zoning cases, and funding requests impacting Builders of Hope CDC’s served communities.
• Provide administrative support for Builders of Hope CDC’s Housing and Homestead Preservation programs including client outreach, recruitment, and intake, event planning and support, client communications, data tracking and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners to develop and deploy targeted Neighborhood Capacity-Building programs in three Dallas neighborhoods.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating community meetings and educational workshops. Represent the organization at coalition meetings, community events and public hearings, as needed.
• Develop policy briefs, white papers, educational presentations and other materials to inform advocacy efforts and community outreach.
• Conduct policy research and analysis related to affordable housing, land use, zoning, economic development, and other relevant issues as identified by the Chief of Community Development & Policy.

Requirements

• Relevant professional, academic and/or lived experience with issues that impact low-income residents and communities of color in Dallas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Sociology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with municipal advocacy including familiarity with city government structures and public meeting processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

This one-year fellowship offers the opportunity to join one of the premier affordable housing and community development organizations in North Texas and gain experience in advocating for and administering innovative and impactful policies and programs in underserved Dallas neighborhoods. The position is best suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background or interest in public policy, community development, urban planning or related field. The fellowship program is designed to recruit and train the next generation of affordable housing and community development champions in Dallas.

Compensation: $58,000 annual salary, paid bi-monthly.

Term: This is a one-year fellowship with possible renewal for a second year. Schedule will be Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance