Housing Director: Equity-Driven Leader for Affordable Housing

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This pivotal role leads the Portland Housing Bureau in addressing homelessness, affordability, and the housing continuum, coordinating across agencies, nonprofits and private partners to deliver reliable, sustainable housing solutions for Portlanders.

As chief administrative and housing policy official, the Director oversees programs that finance and preserve affordable rental

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in public housing, affordable housing development, shelter services, or related areas of the housing continuum is required.
• A strong understanding of the social, political, and environmental issues influencing the housing continuum is essential, along with demonstrated experience in public administration, financial management, development, and long-range planning in a complex community.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills are essential, including the ability to build trust, advance equity and civil rights, navigate complex and diverse stakeholder interests, and develop productive partnerships across organizational, political, and community boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Applications will be accepted electronically by the public sector recruiting firm Raftelis.
• The position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning November 9, 2026.
• For more information or questions regarding the City of Portland or the Housing Director position, please contact Heather Gantz at [e-mail].

Job description

The City of Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This pivotal role leads the Portland Housing Bureau in addressing homelessness, affordability, and the housing continuum, coordinating across agencies, nonprofits and private partners to deliver reliable, sustainable housing solutions for Portlanders.

As chief administrative and housing policy official, the Director oversees programs that finance and preserve affordable rental