Legislative Affairs Manager

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Close of Business on July 15, 2026

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Mass Housing will confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, Mass Housing has provided more than $30 billion for 92,000+ rental units and 90,000+ home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock;

provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an employee of Mass Housing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. Mass Housing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:

• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per calendar year
• A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
• Back up Child/Elder Care
• Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
• 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site

If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to Mass Housing by logging in to

The Legislative Affairs Manager is a key member of the Government Affairs team responsible for advancing the Agency’s legislative priorities and supporting external engagement, policy coordination, legislative research, and constituent services activities. Serving as a critical liaison between the Agency, elected officials, legislative staff, public agencies, external stakeholders, and internal business teams, this role helps position the Agency to support housing and community development priorities at the state and federal levels effectively.

The Legislative Affairs Manager supports legislative strategy through policy research, legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, briefing preparation, and constituent response management while working closely with Executive Leadership, Legal, Communications, and program staff to ensure consistent and informed engagement with policymakers and stakeholders. The Legislative Affairs Manager uses Agency approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research and analysis, applying professional judgment to validate information and ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.

This position reports to the Director of Government Affairs.

All positions at Mass Housing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values:
Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

Mass Housing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with state and federal legislators, legislative staff, congressional offices, public agencies, industry organizations, and external stakeholders
• Support and coordinate legislative outreach efforts, meetings, briefings, and engagement activities with policymakers and stakeholders
• Represent the Agency at the Massachusetts State House and legislative events
• Monitor legislative priorities, emerging…