LUCHA Co-Executive Director (Community Development):

Association House Of Chicago•Chicago, IL

23d

About The Position

The Co-Executive Director (Community Development) has primary responsibility over LUCHA’s pipeline of community-driven affordable housing development projects, and shared responsibility over LUCHA’s operations, culture, values, talent, and financial performance. This role will build on LUCHA’s reputation of innovation, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to centering the voices of the most vulnerable members of our community. The Co-Executive Director will take the lead on advancing all aspects of the development process from concept development through acquisition, construction, and initial occupancy. They will have a robust understanding of the affordable housing development and finance landscape through prior experience and industry relationships. Expertise in traditional development models and funding sources and the ability to execute LUCHA’s current project commitments are mandatory. Equally important is a creative drive to explore new ideas and strategies that support growth and deepen mission impact. This position reports to the Board of Directors and directly supervises the Project Manager (Equitable Community Development) and provides oversight of the Chief Engineer and Helper C in partnership with third-party property management.

Requirements

Robust understanding of the affordable housing development and finance landscape through prior experience and industry relationships.
Expertise in traditional development models and funding sources.
Ability to execute LUCHA’s current project commitments.

Nice To Haves

Creative drive to explore new ideas and strategies that support growth and deepen mission impact.

Responsibilities

Lead housing development efforts to sustain and grow LUCHA’s pipeline of more than 200 rental units.
Oversee project execution to meet performance, compliance, and revenue goals.
Assess portfolio of 193 units under management for asset management needs and long-term preservation strategies.
Oversee and report on third-party property management operations and performance.
Maintain a staffing plan to attract, retain, and develop talent in alignment with project needs and opportunities.
Cultivate a robust network of relationships across a range of stakeholders including public and private funders, industry partners, elected officials, and community leaders.
Publicly represent LUCHA in media, industry, and community settings.
Stay informed on current industry trends and best practices through trainings and networking.
Develop and implement strategic plans that balance organizational sustainability, opportunities for growth, and community need.
Direct business activities to set and achieve portfolio, finance, and fundraising goals.
Collaborate on organizational budgeting and financial recordkeeping.
Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors and board members and actively engage and energize external stakeholders to garner new growth opportunities.
Fulfill LUCHA’s board service for Here to Stay Community Land Trust and participate in community and city-wide coalitions.
Contribute to policy and advocacy activities.