Description

Portland Housing Authority (“PHA,” Portland, Maine) is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director.

PHA, established in 1943, provides long-term affordable rental housing and rental assistance to more than 3,000 low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals. We house over 6,500 residents in approximately 1000 public housing apartments, 1800 Section 8 voucher programs, and 225 other housing units. We currently have 900 units of housing in our development pipeline, with a total development cost of $300 million. We also support families in gaining the necessary skills and education to break the cycle of poverty through in house programming. PHA currently employs about 100 staff members and has an operating budget of $18.2 million. You can learn more about PHA at www.porthouse.org.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Housing Authority and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of all activities, and ensuring that all activities support the Housing Authority’s mission and strategic goals and objectives. Appointed by and reporting to the Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, oversees daily operations and long-term planning, and manages relationships with residents, public agencies, private partners, and the community. The Executive Director also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Authority, the Contracting Officer, and may act as the administrator or authorized agent for affiliated entities.

Desirable qualifications include a passion for affordable housing; Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Administration, Business, Urban Planning, Housing Policy, or a related field, or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience; at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in providing housing services to meet community needs, with at least 2 years in executive management roles, and proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, organizational alignment, and goal execution; and deep knowledge of HUD programs and regulations, affordable housing finance, and real estate development.

Compensation includes a starting salary between $185,000 – $230,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, as well as an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and résumé to the Search Committee via HR Consultant Laurie Bouchard: [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and the position will remain open until the successful candidate has accepted an offer of employment.

Portland Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.