Associate Director - Housing Development

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Position Summary:

The Housing Development Associate Director must have a passion for affordable housing and is responsible for the administration and oversight of all housing developments for Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS), including new multi-family and single family housing development, and acquisitions/preservation.  Duties include: oversight of the development process from initial project concept through construction completion and lease up. This position reports directly to the Vice President and Director of Housing Services in the overall planning and execution of duties and when requested, reports to the CCHS Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of the Housing Development Program

• Responsible for managing, training and oversight of the housing development staff
• Supporting/mentoring staff to successfully complete housing development projects
• Engage in housing policy discussions, strategic planning and exploring new housing development opportunities and models

Affordable Housing Development

• Works with local parishes, community representatives, site managers, and residents to determine local housing needs for low-income households and help conceptualize developments in the community
• Responsible for all aspects of project development from project conceptualization through occupancy. This includes:
  • Leading the acquisition and development of new housing properties, including site selection, site feasibility, land use, permitting and fiscal draw processing, construction management
  • Managing relationships with contractors, architects and other development partners
  • Applying for and securing funding for pre-development and permanent financing from public and private resources

• Develop feasible financial models and operating pro-formas in collaboration with the Asset and Property Management Associate Director  

Single Family Development

• Works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Homeownership to determine financial viability, local need and market analysis
• Responsible for oversight of developing raw land to a “build ready” state which includes land assembly and acquisition, oversight of infrastructure improvements, financial modeling and funding applications, land use and permitting approval

Preservation (Acquisition/Rehabilitation)

• Review and analysis of preservation opportunities including negotiation of purchase and sale agreements on existing properties and all due diligence activities.
• Financial modeling and operational analysis of existing affordable housing developments
• Assignment and transfer of existing contracts
• Planning and needs assessment for long-term capital
• Oversight of rehabilitation activities and coordination with Asset Management and Maintenance teams

Supervision

• Supervise, mentor and coach the Development team
• Develop goals for professional development for team members
• Complete annual evaluation and monitor performance

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement.  These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Asset Management, Real Estate Development, Construction, Architecture or related field
• Masters Degree, preferred. 

Experience

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in Housing Development, asset management, project management and working with all aspects of construction, grant and contract development
• Experience in budget development

Special Skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated work with contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and architects
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read architectural building plans
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to write proposals and report on development activities
• Knowledge of Washington State and National Affordable Housing Funding sources and compliance requirements

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $115,000 - $135,000 Salary/Year depending on experience

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.