Hey there, Houser! 👋 In this edition of The CoHo Connection, you'll find:

1. Sign up: Vision Boards & Vibes (dream extra big on April 26th)
2. A special Affordable Housing Month edition of Careers in Affordable Housing: Fireside Chat #4 with Jacky Morales-Ferrand (save the date: May 14th)
3. RSVP: Social Housing (a dynamic line-up on May 27th)
4. Get that gig (check out who's hiring Housers)
5. Leadership & learning opportunities (City Hall Fellows app due April 15th)
6. ICYMI: Fireside Chat #3 with Dr. Jorge Wong is up on YouTube! (insights galore)

Social Housing, May 27th @ 6 p.m.

"A city no one except the wealthy can afford is not really a city — it is a gated enclave." Social housing is any ownership or rental housing that may be owned and managed by the state, by non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the two, usually with the aim of providing affordable housing, protected from market pressures. The event will discuss best practices and provide case studies of social housing around the world, and will touch on how to phase in social housing into a community like San Jose.

Speakers for this event include:

• Bill Armaline, San José State University Human Rights Institute
• Ken Koh, Former resident and owner of social housing in Singapore
• Regina Williams, Director of Housing Development, First Community Housing
• Jacqueline Rivera, South Bay Community Land Trust

This event is organized by the Coalition of Housers (CoHo), Human Rights Institute, and South Bay Community Land Trust. This event is part of Affordable Housing Month put on in conjunction with SV@Home.

Get that Gig!

The Terner Center for Housing Innovation is looking for a Senior Research Associate to support and advance their housing research and policy agenda through impactful, timely, and rigorous research on U.S. housing markets, public policy, and private sector innovation. This is a senior level position that, in close collaboration with the Terner Center’s leadership team, will take initiative to identify new research opportunities and partnerships, develop research designs and conceptual frameworks, and formulate policy proposals. The Senior Research Associate will also be expected to collaborate with senior staff to secure funding for research projects, including initiating and writing funding proposals.  

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Community Housing Advocate for its housing department. The housing department works to incorporate community lawyering and other race equity tools into its work to provide the best possible housing services to our community. The housing department will have a strong focus on anti-displacement and will dedicate resources to both direct services work and system change. Community Housing Advocates investigate and document what is happening in the community, transmit legal knowledge to community members, and identify and initiate policy campaigns and impact litigation for the housing department. Salary scale starts at $26.10/hour; more information available in job description.

Check out more job opportunities here, and email us with new postings.

City Hall Fellows: Seeking Mentors and Mentees

Are you someone or do you know someone with a passion for local government who fits the descriptions below?

• Mentees - Young professionals with 0-3 years of work experience in local government, or who are actively trying to transition into a local government career. This is your chance to learn the ropes and gain insight into the local government career ladder.
• ‎Mentors – Professionals with 3+ years of experience in local government, this is a perfect opportunity to give back and expand your network. 

Apply to the City Hall Fellows Spring 2021 Spring Mentorship Program for the Bay Area! Deadline extended to April 15.