Community Programs Manager

What is the position? HUD Community Programs Manager

Full-time or part-time? Full-time (40 hrs./wk.), generally Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, occasional evening and weekend work required

What’s the pay? $64,550.51 – $75,969.50/yr., depending on experience

Where will I be working? This position offers a hybrid work benefit and the primary in-office location will be at our main Gateway office in Portland

Do you offer benefits? We have a generous benefits package – see below for details

What’s the position all about?

As the Community Programs Manager, you’ll lead and support the day-to-day operations of Our Just Future’s HUD-funded housing programs, including Rapid Re-Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing. This is a leadership role focused on supporting staff, strengthening programs, ensuring compliance, and helping drive high-quality, equitable services for participants experiencing homelessness.

You’ll supervise and coach a multidisciplinary team while fostering a collaborative, trauma-informed, and anti-racist work environment. You’ll also play a key role in overseeing program operations, budgets, contracts, Coordinated Access referrals, and partnerships with funders and community agencies.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, and strategy while staying grounded in mission-driven work that directly impacts housing stability in the community.

What will I be expected to do?

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of up to 14 staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and anti-racist team environment.
• Ensure HUD programs operate in compliance with funding requirements, regulations, and agency policies.
• Oversee program operations, participant assignments, and Coordinated Access referrals for HUD housing programs.
• Support staff in navigating complex participant situations, grievances, and housing stability challenges.
• Coordinate and facilitate HUD team meetings, leadership meetings, and regular case conferencing.
• Manage HUD program budgets, spending, personnel forecasting, and financial tracking in collaboration with leadership and finance staff.
• Partner with funders, community agencies, JOHS, and Continuum of Care partners to support program outcomes and funding requirements.
• Collaborate on grant applications, audits, reporting, file monitoring, and program improvement efforts.
• Monitor documentation, data quality, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Help develop and improve policies, procedures, workflows, and training materials.
• Represent Our Just Future in community meetings, partnerships, and external collaborations related to housing and homelessness services.

What can I bring to the table?

We recognize that people gain skills through many different paths. Candidates who meet most of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in social services/social sciences field, or B.A in a related field and 2 years case management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience supervising and supporting diverse teams in social services, housing, or related programs.
• Knowledge of HUD-funded housing programs, contract compliance, and program operations.
• Experience managing budgets, tracking spending, and overseeing complex program logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach, problem-solve, and build collaborative teams.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, racial equity, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
• Experience building relationships with funders, landlords, community partners, and public agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with compliance, reporting, and data tracking.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Passion for advancing housing stability and supporting communities impacted by homelessness and poverty.
• Bilingual/bicultural skills are a plus.

So, about that generous benefits package …

We’re here to support our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance by providing:

• Free (employer-paid premiums) for employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with our base HMO plan and deductible reimbursement starting the first of the month 30 days after your start date.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
• Free (employer-paid premiums) for short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday.
• A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with Our Just Future.
• Access to an employee assistance program.

Want to help make a difference?

Our Just Future (OJF) counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity today and for future generations.

We partner   with people and communities impacted by poverty so they can achieve long-term housing and economic security. We invest in affordable housing and community assets that contribute to strong, inclusive neighborhoods. We advocate   with our community for policies and investments that expand housing and economic opportunity, eliminate wealth inequality and end poverty .

East Portland/East Multnomah County, Oregon is our home and the heart of our investments, advocacy and programs.

Our Just Future envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share the security, hopes, and advantages of a thriving, supportive community.

Our Just Future operates as a nimble, financially strong organization driven by our passion, strategic goals and guiding principles.

Diversity, inclusion and equity are fundamental values for Our Just Future’s, both internally and externally. OJF has an Anti-Oppression Diversity Committee, which serves as a sounding board for new internal policies and procedures to make sure that we’re taking into account diversity and inclusion. It also helps with diversity-related projects, such as coordinating staff diversity trainings and providing ongoing input into our equity work.

Our Just Future is working to end homelessness and poverty in our community because every one of us deserves a safe place to call home.