Director of Housing Development

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Housing Alliance is the housing and shelter services division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). Compass currently operates 20 sites in King County, including 700+ affordable and supportive housing units, as well as shelters serving different populations. The division is currently advancing plans to nearly double the number of low-income apartments in the coming 3-5 years, as well as launch new initiatives that will address the root causes of housing insecurity. In this role, you will be employed by LCSNW and work within the Compass Housing Alliance division, supporting a 105-year legacy of housing, shelter, and homelessness response services in the Seattle/King County region. To learn more about the agency, visit www.compasshousingalliance.org

Requirements

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.
Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program.

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, 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.

Benefits

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