Director of Housing Development

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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
• 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

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director