Head of Affordable Housing Development & Strategy

Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays and retirement plan

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (Compass Housing Alliance) in Seattle seeks a Director of Housing Development to oversee the agency’s multi-state affordable housing pipeline. You will guide strategy, financing, and construction, ensuring safe, dignified housing across multiple sites.

The role requires 8+ years in real estate or housing development, strong financing expertise, and leadership of cross-functional teams. Competitive benefits and a commitment to community impact.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in real estate or affordable housing development.
• Experience structuring and managing complex project financing, including LIHTC and public funding sources.
• Experience leading multiple development projects and navigating entitlement and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation of a pipeline of affordable housing development and preservation projects from site identification through construction and project completion.
• Identify and evaluate asset-based acquisition opportunities, including land and existing properties, and conduct feasibility, market, and financial analyses.
• Structure and secure project financing, including LIHTC and other public/private funding sources.
• Direct entitlement and permitting processes, working with public agencies to obtain approvals and navigate regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all phases of development, including consultant selection, design coordination, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with lenders, investors, consultants, and development partners.
• Supervise and support staff while representing the division with community stakeholders, funders, and partners.

Skills

Real estate development

Project leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or related field

Tools

MS Office suite

Project management software

Job description

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (Compass Housing Alliance) in Seattle seeks a Director of Housing Development to oversee the agency’s multi-state affordable housing pipeline. You will guide strategy, financing, and construction, ensuring safe, dignified housing across multiple sites.

The role requires 8+ years in real estate or housing development, strong financing expertise, and leadership of cross-functional teams. Competitive benefits and a commitment to community impact.