Job Description: Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy

SupplyBank.org is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy to help advance one of the most ambitious community-serving development and policy initiatives in California. This role is approximately 80% focused on Oakport — a transformative shoreline restoration, environmental resilience, infrastructure, and nonprofit campus project in Oakland — and 20% focused on broader SupplyBank.org policy, advocacy, and public-sector initiatives. The position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, community development, environmental resilience, infrastructure, and social impact alongside leading experts in engineering, environmental planning, nonprofit operations, workforce development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will play a central role in helping navigate complex regulatory and policy landscapes while supporting long-term investment in underserved communities. This position is well suited for someone seeking significant professional growth, meaningful public impact, and the opportunity to help shape a nationally significant project with deep local and statewide relevance. Oakport has the potential to become a transformative model for equitable development, and we are seeking a thoughtful, experienced leader to help move that vision forward.

This position currently follows a hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and two optional remote workdays, subject to organizational needs and project demands. Additional in-person meetings, community events and partner engagements may occur throughout the year. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds who meet the qualifications below and are passionate about equitable community development and creating meaningful long-term impact in underserved communities to apply.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Affairs, Policy, and Strategic Coordination

• Lead public policy and regulatory affairs strategy for the Oakport Project and SupplyBank.org initiatives, working closely with the Executive Director, senior leadership, the Board of Directors’ Oakport Oversight Committee, and third-party consultants
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with key public agencies, elected offices, specific regulatory bodies, and policy stakeholders relevant to the Project and broader organizational priorities
• Develop a strong understanding of the Coliseum Area Specific Plan, City of Oakland priorities, and related state and regional policy frameworks to help align the Project with long-term public planning objectives
• Coordinate with expert development management, architectural, engineering, environmental, financing, legal, communications, and other consultants supporting the Project
• Provide strategic oversight of regulatory applications, environmental review processes, public funding strategies, and related submissions prepared by third-party consultants
• Ensure regulatory, policy, and project strategies remain aligned with community priorities and community-led design principles identified through the organization’s community engagement process
• Support leadership in identifying policy opportunities, regulatory risks, public funding pathways, and strategic partnerships that advance the Project and broader organizational goals
• Work collaboratively with consultants and internal teams to help establish timelines, milestones, and coordination strategies that support successful project advancement through predevelopment, phase 1 of construction and future phases
• Prepare, review, and oversee high-level written materials including policy analyses, briefing materials, presentations, strategic communications, grant narratives, and correspondence
• Monitor local, regional, state, and federal policy developments relevant to Oakport, community development, environmental resilience, nonprofit operations, and underserved communities

External Affairs, Community Engagement, and Communications

• Support and coordinate external affairs activities related to the Oakport Project and SupplyBank.org initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community-centered development principles
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, community stakeholders, philanthropic partners, labor organizations, advocacy groups, and other key external partners
• Identify opportunities for presentations, public engagement and strategic relationship development that increase support for the Project and its long-term mission
• Collaborate with leadership, consultants, and internal teams to support communications, outreach, marketing, and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Coordinate with leadership and project partners on tenant engagement, occupancy planning, and long-term positioning for the nonprofit campus
• Review and edit key written communications related to policy, regulatory affairs, public engagement, and project strategy as assigned
• Help ensure consistent communication and coordination between the community engagement team, leadership, consultants, and external stakeholders

SupplyBank.org Policy and Organizational Support

• Support SupplyBank.org’s broader policy, advocacy, and systems-change efforts related to poverty reduction, essential goods access, nonprofit sustainability, and underserved communities
• Collaborate across departments to align Oakport and SupplyBank.org policy priorities, recognizing the overlap in stakeholders, partnerships, and long-term strategic goals
• Help develop and advance policies, partnerships, and strategic opportunities that strengthen the long-term stability and growth of SupplyBank.org programs and operations
• Support public-sector partnerships and initiatives that improve service delivery and long-term impact for low-income children and families
• Assist with identification and pursuit of public and philanthropic funding opportunities related to Oakport and broader organizational initiatives
• Work with leadership and consultants to support project budgeting, financing coordination, and long-term strategic planning
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment where cross-functional support and strategic problem-solving are highly valued and embedded in culture

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MPP, MPA, JD, or related advanced degree preferred; additional years of relevant experience may substitute for advanced degree credentials
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience working in or with government, public agencies, regulatory bodies, policy organizations, or mission-driven nonprofit organizations
• Strong understanding of public policy, regulatory affairs, legislative and budget processes, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing policy materials, strategic communications, presentations, and formal correspondence
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving public agencies, consultants, community organizations, and external partners
• Understanding of California land use, environmental review, infrastructure, or community development processes is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse sectors and communities
• Deep commitment to equitable community development and improving outcomes for underserved communities
• Ability to synthesize technical, policy, community, and political considerations into actionable strategies and recommendations
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency, policy analysis, and organizational effectiveness
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management and collaboration tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous policy, organizing, advocacy, or community development experience in Oakland and/or similar historically underserved communities
• Experience developing policy in partnership with community stakeholders and public agencies
• Familiarity supporting complex development, infrastructure, environmental resilience, or community-serving capital projects
• Previous management of public-sector grants, capital funding investments, or philanthropic initiatives
• Understanding of California agencies and systems serving low-income children, families, and underserved populations
• Experience with Salesforce, project management software, or CRM systems
• Any familiarity with mass timber construction, environmental resilience, workforce development, nonprofit operations, or economic development initiatives is a strong plus

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Compensation

The Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy will be a salaried position with a range of $115,000-$130,000 with benefits commensurate with experience and performance. SupplyBank.Org offers health, vision, and dental benefits, transportation, student loan subsidies, and a Simple IRA with a 3% gross company match.

SupplyBank.Org is an equal opportunity employer.

About SupplyBank.Org

Vision – SupplyBank.org 

All people have the essential supplies they need.

Vision – Oakport 

Where Community Thrives.

Background

SupplyBank.org is the largest charitable program of its kind in California, distributing vital essential goods to under-resourced families throughout the state in partnership with a network of more than 700 organizations. Through partnerships with global supply chains and community organizations, SupplyBank.org provides a highly cost-effective and scalable mechanism for bulk purchasing and efficiently distributing necessary health, education, and emergency supplies to children, families, and communities that need them throughout California. SupplyBank.org exists to help ensure that under-resourced people have stigma-free access to essential supplies through trusted public and nonprofit agencies in their community.

For more information, please visit SupplyBank.org

Oakport Project 

Oakport will be a transformative 100-acre nonprofit campus that will foster a community of passionate, equity-focused, and socially minded agencies who partner with the community, and each other, to do impactful work. Open to the public, it will be the largest of its kind in the nation at 160,000 sq. ft. of office space and 60,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. Local nonprofit organizations will be able to secure long-term location stability with fixed 60+ year lease options locked in at below-market rates. With Oakport, SupplyBank.org will be able to increase their capacity to store and distribute health, education, and emergency response supplies throughout the Bay Area and across the state to Californians who need support.

The project also includes modernizing the adjacent East Bay Municipal Utility District facilities, including their 24/7 emergency response center, warehouse and job training facilities. Of the total 100 acres, more than 80 will be revitalized park spaces, infrastructure improvements and nature based solutions to restore tidal wetlands, habitat, flood management and increase public enjoyment of the Bay Trail and parklands.

For more information, please visit www.oakport.org