APAC's Legal & Policy Director

APAC is a statewide organization of manufactured (mobile) home park residents and a national leader on manufactured housing issues. Based in St. Paul, APAC serves as a tenant's union for park residents in Minnesota and also has offices in Moorhead and Winona.

All Parks Alliance for Change

Legal & Policy Director

Organization Background. APAC is a statewide organization of manufactured (mobile) home park residents and a national leader on manufactured housing issues. Based in St. Paul, APAC serves as a tenant's union for park residents in Minnesota and also has offices in Moorhead and Winona. APAC has a primary focus on resident education, leadership development, and grassroots organizing. The organization's programs include tenant advocacy, community organizing, housing preservation, impact litigation, and state public policy advocacy.

Primary Responsibilities.

· Coordinate Legal Advocacy – Identify and file legal actions related to significant manufactured home park problems – such as park closures, health and safety issues, retaliation, etc. Oversee statewide tenant hotline and work with other staff and volunteers to ensure that proper information and assistance is provided to callers dealing with issues such as eviction and non-compliance notices, unreasonable management practices, etc. Participate in resident meetings to provide information about legal rights.

· Coordinate Public Policy Activities – Conduct policy research and develop bill language. Develop campaign fact sheets and briefing papers. Serve as the primary lobbyist on one or two legislative proposals. Work with other staff to engage residents and allies in the legislative campaigns.

• Supervise law clerks and legal volunteers.

Qualifications & Experience.

Required Skills: Law degree, membership in the Minnesota State Bar, community involvement experience, a commitment to social and economic justice, solid research and analysis skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, self-confidence and assertiveness, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, willingness to work some evenings and weekends, a valid drivers license, and regular access to a vehicle.

Additional Helpful Skills: Familiarity with housing law and preferably manufactured home park law (MN Statute 327C), experience with the legislative process, community organizing or community leadership experience, and experience working in diverse communities.

Salary and Benefits. Annual salary of mid-30s to low-40s based on experience, with twice monthly pay periods. Benefits include health and dental coverage, ten paid holidays, ten vacation days, ten sick days, and one additional personal day.

To Apply. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted through November 7, 2008. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Dave Anderson, executive director. By mail to: 970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 105, St. Paul, MN 55114. By e-mail to: info@allparksallianceforchange.org. By fax to: 651-523-0173.

For more information call: 651-644-5525 or toll free 1-866-361-2722.