Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation.
Established in 2015, the Terner Center is a leading voice in the formulation of practical solutions and policies to meet the challenges of developing homes and communities that are affordable, vibrant, and environmentally sustainable.
Our Values
With a small but dynamic core staff, team members at the Terner Center take on a variety of different roles on many projects in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. We hold our work and each other to high standards through constructive feedback and iterative review. Most of all, we are committed to the success and growth of each member of our team. We encourage staff to share their knowledge, time, and perspectives, and to seek out opportunities for professional and educational development.
A key aim of our work is to guide and elevate the scholarship and leadership of students at UC Berkeley on issues in housing policy, development, and design. We regularly hire UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students from a variety of programs for semester appointments. Please check below for opportunities for students.
Our Culture
- We strive to foster collaboration and team engagement. Impactful research and policy development are rooted in exchange, both within our team and with external partners and organizations.
- We expect our staff to value research that is independent, based in evidence, and rigorous. We look for team members who are committed to producing high-quality and impactful work that advances the Terner Center’s mission.
- We believe our work is stronger when it engages a broad set of stakeholders. We look for team members who are always thinking about new ways to amplify our work and reach new audiences.
- We are family-friendly. With several working parents on our team, we offer flexibility in scheduling and enjoy when kids of all ages visit our office or pop up on video calls.
- We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is welcomed, valued, and supported. The quality of our ideas, analysis, and execution is improved by learning from and supporting the diverse perspectives and experiences of our staff and partners, particularly those from groups who have experienced marginalization and oppression.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and seek applications from people with diverse backgrounds of all kinds. We strongly encourage Black people, indigenous people, and people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ people; women; people with disabilities; veterans; formerly incarcerated people; and people with lived experience of homelessness or housing challenges to apply.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision coverage through UC Berkeley. Click here to learn more.
- Retirement savings or pension opportunities as well as retirement counseling and education through UC Berkeley. Click here to learn more.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday leave.
- Access to the educational and professional development benefits of a world-class academic institution.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Social Housing Project Policy Analyst
UC Berkeley Job ID #73618
The Terner Center seeks a Project Policy Analyst to support the California Social Housing Study. In collaboration with state agencies and multiple external partner organizations, The Terner Center will be undertaking a multi-year project to analyze opportunities, resources, obstacles, and recommendations for the creation of social housing at scale in the state of California. This is a rare opportunity to work in an early-to-mid career position to help shape and support a high-visibility policy development process with the potential for long-standing impact on housing outcomes for Californians.
The Analyst would work under the supervision of the Research Director and the Principal Investigator to execute this project, regularly coordinating with external partners and producing research reports. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, experience working in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to improving policy outcomes relating to housing affordability and social equity. This is a term position for 12 months, renewable contingent on funding, project needs, and performance. The position will be located in Oakland, following a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week in office. The expected salary range is $85,000 – $95,000.
Apply using UC Berkeley’s job portal (#73618). Position is open until filled.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or related experience / training
• Four years of relevant work experience OR two years of relevant work experience and a graduate degree in public policy/administration, urban planning, social sciences, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with project management, including managing projects independently, coordinating events and/or logistics, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage multiple project components with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses
• Familiarity with housing and affordability issues, tenant organizing, and/or community organizing
• Familiarity with real estate economics, housing markets, affordable housing development, and/or planning rules governing housing development.
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Experience navigating conversations on race, equity, wealth, and power, including being reflective of individual and organizational identities, background, and experiences in collaborative settings and throughout the research process.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing projects or teams and familiarity with project management tools
• Experience with qualitative research: conducting interviews; developing literature reviews spanning academic literature and government or policy reports
• Authorship of research publications, course papers, policy memos, or articles on topics relevant to policy and appropriate for non-specialist audiences
• Familiarity with and/or demonstrated interest in social housing
Job Responsibilities
• Manages relationships with research partners, government agencies, and community organizations, including regular engagement and project management, troubleshooting issues, and being the main point of contact for those partners (20%)
• Organizes meetings, convenings and focus groups, including scheduling, coordinating logistics, crafting agendas, and organizing tasks and deliverables and working with partners to ensure meeting success. Meetings and data collection may take place either in person or remotely. (20%)
• Works with Terner Center staff and research partners to conduct qualitative research including developing literature reviews; leading interviews or focus groups of stakeholders; and synthesizing findings (20%)
• Authors regular research reports summarizing research progress and results (20%)
• Travel to other regions in California for convenings and meetings (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Terner Center Student Roles
The Terner Center regularly recruits graduate and undergraduate students to assist in a range of projects and roles each semester and over the summer break.