Director of Housing & Community Development

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis seeks a senior leader to plan, develop, and direct housing and community development initiatives in collaboration with state, federal, and local partners. You will oversee grant administration for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs, guiding policy and capital allocation to support the Mayor’s housing goals.

Lead a cross-functional team, build partnerships with CDFIs and nonprofits, and ensure timely reporting and compliance across programs and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in community development, grants administration, and economic development.
• Management experience with federal compliance regulations and grant requirements preferred.
• Experience working with faith-based and nonprofit organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and directs the City’s housing and community development initiatives in coordination with State and Federal agencies, local partners, and community leaders.
• Leads the execution of the 10,000 Homes initiative by building a cooperative development pipeline leveraging private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and City-owned resources.
• Manages staff and ensures compliance with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA grant programs with multi-million-dollar annual investments.
• Advises on housing policy, regulatory compliance, and strategic capital allocation; represents the City in council hearings and partner convenings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field

Job description

Salary Range:$138,353.54 - $207,529.92

Works under the general administrative direction of the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to plan, develop, and direct the City’s housing and community development initiatives in cooperation with State and Federal agencies, local public and private city partners, and community leaders on programs relating to economic and business development, community revitalization, urban renewal, and grant administration. Leads the execution of the Mayor’s 10,000 Homes initiative by building a cooperative development pipeline that leverages private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and City-owned resources. Administers staff to manage specific areas of responsibility within the division and ensures compliance with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs which totals millions in annual investment. Ensures timely deployment and reporting updates for all projects. Reviews and gives final approval to development and implementation of HCD policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal Economic, Housing, and Community Development rules and regulations. Develops and executes the City’s first phased housing plan with public-facing milestones and translates the 10,000 Homes commitment into a visible and measurable execution roadmap. Builds and maintains partnerships with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), faith-based organizations, for-profit and nonprofit developers, anchor institutions, and philanthropic partners including the Kresge Foundation and Hyde Family Foundation. Oversees the City’s home repair and rehabilitation programs, including RRRAP, and ensures contract execution and timely service delivery to residents. Aligns division operations with the Mayor’s Develop to Serve framework and engages faith-based and community organizations to unlock property assets for affordable housing and community benefit. Formulates financial and operational goals and objectives for the division. Promotes honesty, excellence, responsiveness, and safety in all division operations. Reviews and gives final approval to budget development and administration procedures and ensures efficient use of all Operating and Capital Improvement Program funds. Coordinates with Planning & Development, Legal, Engineering, and the COO’s Office to remove barriers to housing production, including zoning, permitting, and procurement bottlenecks. Advises the Mayor and Chief Operating Officer on housing policy, federal regulatory compliance, and strategic capital allocation. Represents the City in Council committee hearings, community forums, and partner convenings with authority, candor, and respect, and addresses questions and concerns from City Council members and the media regarding division operations. Keeps abreast of current trends and policies related to federal housing programs and grants.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in the field of community development and revitalization, grants administration and economic development; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Management experience over federal compliance regulations and grant requirements strongly preferred. Working experience with faith-based organizations and non-profit organizations strongly preferred.