Director of Housing Programs

Director of Housing Programs

Posting Description

The Director of Housing Programs provides overall leadership and accountability for Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s homeowner-facing programs, including Critical Home Repair (CHR), Aging in Place, and New Homeownership.
The Director is responsible for program strategy, municipal partnerships, regulatory compliance, long-term portfolio stewardship, and direct service. This role serves as the organization’s primary liaison to public funders and municipal partners and supervises the Homeowner Services Specialist, who manages day-to-day new homeowner program operations.
This position balances hands-on program management with oversight and decision-making authority to ensure high-quality service delivery and long-term sustainability.

Core Responsibilities
Critical Home Repair & Aging in Place
* Lead implementation of Critical Home Repair projects.
* Serve as primary liaison to municipal partners.
* Oversee compliance with CDBG, HOME, EOHLC, and other public and private funding requirements.
* Ensure timely and accurate reporting in collaboration with Finance and Development staff.
* Oversee homeowner intake and eligibility determinations.
* Partner with Construction staff to align scope, timelines, and homeowner communication.
* Monitor program outcomes and recommend process improvements.

New Homeownership Program Oversight
* Provide overall leadership and accountability for selection, approval, and closing of new homeownership program.
* Supervise the Homeowner Services Specialist.
* Approve applicant selections and oversee compliance with fair housing and lending regulations.
* Maintain oversight of closings and mortgage documentation.
* Ensure strong homeowner communication and experience across the build process.

Portfolio Stewardship & Risk Management
* Maintain oversight of Habitat’s permanent affordability portfolio.
* Approve resale pricing and oversee resale process.
* Lead resolution of homeowner non-compliance, delinquency, or occupancy concerns.
* Coordinate with legal counsel and third-party loan servicers as needed.
* Maintain readiness to secure and uphold Qualified Loan Originator (QLO) status as required.

Leadership & Organizational Collaboration
* Contribute to annual program budgeting and planning.
* Develop systems and procedures to ensure efficient, equitable program delivery.
* Partner with Construction, Development, and Finance to ensure integrated operations.
* Represent Habitat in community meetings and public forums as needed.

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 3 years in affordable housing, housing counseling, real estate law, or compliance-driven program management.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple funding streams and regulatory requirements.
* Bilingual Spanish, written and verbal.
* Experience with publicly funded housing programs (CDBG, HOME, etc.) preferred.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

To apply, please fill out application and upload your resume and cover letter on our website at: https://www.essexcountyhabitat.org/careers/

Salary: $73,000-$78,000
Location: Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
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About

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Function

US Affiliate

Auto req ID

10750BR

Position Category

Affiliate-Opportunity

Position Type

Affiliate

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Danvers, MA

Affiliate Name

Essex County Habitat For Humanity