Landlord Engagement Lead — Affordable Housing

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Landlord Engagement Manager to lead the LE team and advance strategies to increase deeply affordable housing options. The role works with Metro departments, developers, and landlords to expand units for those earning below 30% AMI and experiencing homelessness.

Strong leadership and data-driven planning are essential. The incumbent will coordinate with community partners, landlords, and housing advocates, develop curricula and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning, property management, or a related field plus 3 years of supervisory/administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, property management, or a related field plus 5 years of supervisory/administrative experience.
• Experience with Affordable Housing Programs and property management or planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Landlord Engagement team toward strategic goals and ensure tasks align with program objectives.
• Provide coaching and professional development to LE staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, developers, and housing associations to expand low-barrier housing opportunities.
• Represent the Office of Homeless Services at community meetings to advocate for affordable housing access.
• Facilitate collaboration with community partners and stakeholders to strengthen landlord engagement efforts.
• Guide the Landlord Benefits and Housing Collaborative to expand landlord participation and streamline housing navigation processes.
• Develop and implement landlord-focused curricula and online learning modules (LMS).
• Plan and facilitate landlord appreciation events, workshops, and resource-sharing opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data on landlord participation, unit availability, and housing outcomes to inform strategy.
• Facilitate bi-weekly LE workgroups and community provider trainings to strengthen system-wide capacity.
• Ensure consistent communication across service providers supporting landlord engagement.
• Participate in development conversations around affordable housing projects to secure units and influence policy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Planning/Property management or related field

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Property management or related field

Tools

LMS

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Landlord Engagement Manager to lead the LE team and advance strategies to increase deeply affordable housing options. The role works with Metro departments, developers, and landlords to expand units for those earning below 30% AMI and experiencing homelessness.

Strong leadership and data-driven planning are essential. The incumbent will coordinate with community partners, landlords, and housing advocates, develop curricula and