Executive Director

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Falmouth Housing Authority seeks an experienced executive director to lead and manage its programs, properties and contracts. The position oversees 875 housing units, plus vouchers and related housing initiatives, with a structured benefits portfolio.

Ideal candidate will have 6+ years in housing/public administration, a Bachelor's degree, and 3+ years supervisory experience. Salary ranges from $127,034 to $141,149 plus comprehensive benefits; work week is 37.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Six years' experience in housing, community development, public administration, non-profit administration, or closely related field with strong management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least three years' supervisory experience with a staff of seven or more.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with officials, residents and funders.
• Creativity and innovation strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage FHA programs, properties and contracts.
• Oversee administration of housing units and vouchers.
• Engage with local officials and funding agencies to support housing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

Executive Director - Falmouth Housing Authority

August 21, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

The Falmouth Housing Authority (FHA) seeks an experienced and innovative executive director to lead and manage its programs, properties, and contracts.

The FHA owns and operates 875 state and federal housing units. This includes 54 Ch. 667 elderly/disabled units, 25 Ch. 705 family units, 8 Ch.689 units, 23 MRVP/DMH Vouchers, 222 federal public housing units, as well as administering 512 Housing Choice Vouchers (including Mainstream and Project-Based) and monitoring 30 local units.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of six (6) years' experience in public or private housing, community development, public administration, non-profit administration or a closely related field that demonstrates strong management and organization skills, and/or four-year Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Evidence of effective leadership and private industry business skills will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

At least three years' supervisory experience of a staff of seven or more is required.

Excellent written and verbal skills necessary to effectively communicate with local officials, boards, residents and funding agencies.

Demonstrated record of creativity and innovation strongly desired.

The annual starting salary ranges from $127,034 to $141,149 depending upon experience, certifications, and in accordance with the EOHLC Executive Director Salary Schedule/Calculation worksheet.

The work week is 37.5 hrs. per week and includes a generous benefit portfolio.