Equity-Led Housing Director

City of Portland Housing Bureau; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 182,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland Housing Bureau is seeking an experienced, visionary, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This role leads one of the nation’s most complex housing agencies, shaping Portland’s response across the housing continuum: affordability, homelessness, shelter, and homeownership.

The position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning November 9, 2026, and offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in public housing, affordable housing development, shelter services, or related areas of the housing continuum.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the nation’s most complex housing agencies across affordability, homelessness, shelter, and homeownership.

Job description

The City of Portland Housing Bureau is seeking an experienced, visionary, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This role leads one of the nation’s most complex housing agencies, shaping Portland’s response across the housing continuum: affordability, homelessness, shelter, and homeownership.

The position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning November 9, 2026, and offers a comprehensive total rewards package.