Associate Director, Housing Stability & Equity

United Way of King County (WA State); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion focus

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

United Way of King County seeks an Associate Director of Housing Stability to lead strategy across rental assistance, eviction prevention, and community systems work. This role supervises two to four direct reports and partners with grantees, data teams, and local governments to ensure equitable, scalable housing solutions.

The position emphasizes equity-informed funding, strong cross-team collaboration, and effective program management to advance racial and economic justice in housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Social Work, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years progressively responsible experience in Human Services; seven years preferred.
• Experience managing government grants and supervising staff is required; grant-making experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the housing stability portfolio with annual and multi-year goals, aligning with equity commitments.
• Provide strategic vision to test, pilot, and scale programs and grant strategies that increase housing security and reduce disparities.
• Oversee 15+ million dollars in program budgets and ensure balanced budgeting and accountability.
• Lead collaboration with internal teams, community partners, and government agencies to build an equitable homelessness prevention system.
• Supervise staff and senior program managers, establishing clear expectations and accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Equity & inclusion

Program management

Stakeholder management

Staff coaching

Budgeting and financial oversight

Data analysis

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Way of King County seeks an Associate Director of Housing Stability to lead strategy across rental assistance, eviction prevention, and community systems work. This role supervises two to four direct reports and partners with grantees, data teams, and local governments to ensure equitable, scalable housing solutions.

The position emphasizes equity-informed funding, strong cross-team collaboration, and effective program management to advance racial and economic justice in housing.