Housing Director: Equity & Impact Leader

Net Impact; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 182,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland seeks an experienced, equity-centered Housing Director to lead the Housing Bureau, guiding affordability, homelessness, shelter, and homeownership initiatives across the housing continuum. The Director will oversee programs, manage capital investments and federal allocations, build partnerships with city leadership and community nonprofits, and advance housing justice.

A proven, politically astute leader with strong relationship-building skills is essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in public housing, affordable housing development, shelter services, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of social, political, and environmental issues shaping housing policy.
• Experience in public administration, financial management, development, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Housing Bureau to advance affordability, homelessness solutions, shelter, and homeownership.
• Oversee programs financing and preserving affordable rentals and expanding home ownership.
• Build partnerships across government, nonprofits, private developers and JOHS.
• Ensure equity and accountability across a complex housing system.

Job description

City of Portland seeks an experienced, equity-centered Housing Director to lead the Housing Bureau, guiding affordability, homelessness, shelter, and homeownership initiatives across the housing continuum. The Director will oversee programs, manage capital investments and federal allocations, build partnerships with city leadership and community nonprofits, and advance housing justice.

A proven, politically astute leader with strong relationship-building skills is essential to deliver