Housing Director

Job Description

Job Description

Housing Director
Bay Area, CA | Hybrid Schedule | $100,000–$130,000 DOE

Are you passionate about creating housing solutions that strengthen communities and improve lives? This is a unique opportunity for an experienced housing professional to lead strategic housing initiatives, oversee impactful development projects, and help expand access to safe, affordable housing programs.

This leadership role offers flexibility for candidates throughout the Bay Area, with the ability to work primarily remotely while attending periodic on-site meetings and community events as needed. Ideal candidates will bring experience with affordable housing, HUD programs, Tribal housing, or NAHASDA-funded initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of housing programs, policies, and long-term housing strategies
• Oversee housing grants, funding opportunities, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Manage housing development, rehabilitation, and community housing projects from planning through completion
• Prepare and administer departmental budgets and monitor program performance
• Collaborate with leadership, community stakeholders, housing agencies, and funding partners
• Analyze housing needs, demographic trends, and community priorities to guide future planning
• Present recommendations, reports, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership
• Support housing applicants and ensure programs are accessible, compliant, and impactful
• Supervise staff and foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture

Ideal Background

• Experience leading affordable housing, community development, housing authority, Tribal housing, or public-sector housing programs
• Strong knowledge of HUD, NAHASDA, housing grants, or federally funded housing programs
• Experience managing grants, budgets, compliance, and regulatory reporting
• Ability to navigate complex housing regulations and funding requirements
• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Grant writing and grant administration experience highly valued
• Experience working with Tribal communities is strongly preferred

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strategic leadership role with meaningful community impact
• Hybrid work arrangement with limited on-site requirements
• Opportunity to shape housing initiatives and long-term growth strategies
• Collaborative leadership team and mission-driven environment
• Strong benefits package, retirement plan, generous PTO, paid holidays, and professional development support

Compensation

$100,000–$130,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five or more years of progressively responsible housing, community development, or related experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background screening and drug testin

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

Pay & Benefits Transparency
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.

Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

Fair Chance Hiring
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.

Temporary Assignment Disclosure
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com for assistance.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you. \r\n\r\nWe are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success. \r\n\r\nPay & Benefits Transparency\r\nNelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.\r\n\r\nEligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.\r\n\r\nWhere applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Hiring\r\nNelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.\r\n\r\nTemporary Assignment Disclosure\r\nFor temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity & Accommodation\r\nNelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.\r\n\r\nAt Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com for assistance.