June 24, 2024
Lead Change, Build Communities: Become our Director of Community Assistance and make a lasting Impact on Affordable Housing!
If you are interested in joining our team, please complete our brief online application.
About Us:
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), a non-profit public agency, works with communities to create innovative policy and financing solutions that provide affordable homes and better lives for the people of Massachusetts. Our mission is to pioneer new development and financing models that make more effective use of public resources, be responsive to local needs, promote racial equity, and achieve greater impact than conventional approaches to affordable housing. MHP focuses on the following areas: Community Assistance, Rental Development and Portfolio Management, Homeownership and Data & Policy.
Current Opportunity:
The Director of Community Assistance will engage in a variety of impactful activities, including managing and fostering the growth of the Community Assistance team, overseeing technical assistance to improve local affordable housing, providing thought leadership on policy development, developing new policies and programs, leading training efforts, ensuring program sustainability, building strong external relationships, and actively participating in community events.
This position is available due to a key transition within our team, offering an exciting leadership opportunity for a new contributor. Our long-time Director, Laura Shufelt, is transitioning into a part-time, program-specific role within the Community Assistance team at MHP, where she will continue to contribute her vast knowledge and experience. MHP is excited for the opportunity to welcome a new leader to drive the future growth of the Community Assistance team.
MHP is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in our workplace. We are seeking someone whose principles align with our dedication to DEIB and who possesses the ability to actively contribute to and further enhance these essential values.
Here are some of the primary ways you will contribute and lead in the role of Director of Community Assistance.
Compensation:
The compensation for this role is $150,000 to $165,000. Any final offer will be based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The listed range is just one component of MHP's total compensation package for employees.
Benefits our employees value:
MHP understands that benefits are an important consideration when looking for a new role. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
Hybrid Schedule Policy:
The Director of Community Assistance role is designated as Hybrid which includes both in-office and remote workdays. The person in this position will work out of the Boston office a minimum of two days per week with one day being the designated team day. The position will utilize an MHP laptop which must be transported to and from the MHP office.
MHP’s office is conveniently located minutes from South Station.
Travel:
Frequent in-state travel and evening meetings will be required within Massachusetts. A current driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation is required in order to attend community meetings as well as local and MHP events throughout the state.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
MHP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present military service, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. MHP is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you are interested in joining our team, please complete our brief online application.