Director of Housing Development

Compass is proud to be a division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). LCSNW partners with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope by providing support services in key areas such as behavioral health, child wellness, refugees and immigrants, and support to aging adults and people with disabilities to live independent lives. To learn more about the agency, visit www.compasshousingalliance.org WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind A 37.50 hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays  2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Director of Housing Development leads the agency’s real estate development program, guiding projects from initial strategy through financing, construction, and stabilization. In partnership with the divisional president, this role would oversee the multi-year development pipeline, manages complex affordable housing financing and ensures all projects advance Compass’s mission to provide safe, dignified housing options. By advancing a steady pipeline of projects, this position enables the Compass Housing division and LCSNW to deliver housing across multiple states that supports community stability and long-term well-being.     In partnership with the Compass president, this role will 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 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other public and 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  HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: 8 years of related experience in real estate or affordable housing development, including managing projects from acquisition through construction     Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or related field or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree   Experience structuring and managing complex project financing, including LIHTC and public funding sources    Experience leading multiple development projects and navigating entitlement and regulatory processes    Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional project teams    Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including community stakeholders and public partners     Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites   Demonstrates sound judgment, resilience, and ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities    Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.  Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle  Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations  Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment  Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with long periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to walking, standing, and navigating construction environments  Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds  Travels between worksites regularly   Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, construction and development sites, and faith-based settings such as churches  Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program    Thank you!  We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.