Senior Director, Affordable Housing Development

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s Compass Housing Alliance seeks a Director of Housing Development to guide a multi-year pipeline of affordable housing projects from site identification through construction and completion. You will structure financing, oversee entitlement, and coordinate with lenders, investors, and public funders to advance Compass’s mission of safe, dignified housing.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in real estate, finance, urban planning or related field, with 8+

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or related field.
8 years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development.
Expertise in 9% and 4% LIHTC structuring and funding sources (federal and WA).
Experience leading multiple affordable housing projects and navigating entitlement/public funding processes.
Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

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 and conduct feasibility, market, and financial analyses.
Structure and secure project financing, including LIHTC and other funding sources.
Direct entitlement and permitting processes 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.