Metropolitan Abundance Project Managing Director

Organization

The Metropolitan Abundance Project (MAP) is a policy center dedicated to making cities more affordable, sustainable, and prosperous by advancing evidence-based policies on housing, transportation, and urban governance. MAP develops and shares model legislation, research-backed policy solutions, and communications tools to help local and state advocates succeed.

MAP is a project of California YIMBY.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO of California YIMBY, the Managing Director will oversee MAP’s policy development, partnerships, and fundraising, and position MAP as a nationally recognized leader in abundance-oriented policymaking.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Write and execute MAP’s strategy to advance urban abundance policies nationwide.
• Develop high-impact, actionable policy solutions that address housing shortages, transportation inefficiencies, and governance challenges.
• Position MAP as a trusted, nonpartisan voice in national urban policy discussions.
• Supervise the (growing!) MAP team.

Policy Development & Thought Leadership

• Oversee the creation of model legislation, policy briefs, and communications toolkits for advocates and policymakers.
• Work with researchers and academic institutions to translate complex studies into accessible, workable policy solutions.
• Drive public education campaigns through op-eds, reports, podcasts, and blogs to shape the policy narrative around urban abundance.

Partnership & Coalition Building

• Build and maintain strong relationships with think tanks, advocacy groups, and policymakers across the political spectrum.
• Organize and participate in conferences, roundtables, and public discussions to promote MAP’s work.

Fundraising & Organizational Growth

• Lead fundraising efforts to ensure MAP’s long-term sustainability.
• Oversee MAP’s budget, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Recruit and manage a high-performing team of policy experts, researchers, fellows, and advocates.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A deep commitment to MAP’s mission of making cities more affordable, sustainable, and prosperous;
• Proven leadership experience in any domain, with experience managing teams and overseeing complex projects;
• Strong fundraising skills;
• Exceptional communication and public speaking abilities, with the ability to engage policymakers, funders, and the media;
• An analytical and strategic mind with an evidence-driven approach to policy making;
• Expertise in urban policy areas such as housing, transportation, climate resilience, or governance.
• A track record of working across political lines and building bipartisan coalitions.

There are no minimum educational requirements for this position.

Location and Compensation

• This position is remote, but candidates located in Washington, DC or New York will be given special consideration. Occasional travel is required.
• Compensation: $120,000+, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits, including 4 weeks of paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, health insurance, and retirement contributions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Misti Clark-Holt at <misti@cayimby.org>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to early submissions. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those less represented in nonprofit leadership, to apply. California YIMBY is an equal opportunity employer.