Manager of Advancing Black Homeownership; ABH Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Manager of Advancing Black Home ownership (ABH):

40-hour work week, generally Monday
- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; some occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary

OFFICE – ALT SCHED

40-hour work week, generally Monday
- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; some occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary

Responsibilities

Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
Depending on the position responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Community Engagement and Partnership Development 40%

Increase awareness of Habitat’s home ownership opportunities among Black households through participation in community events, information tables, coalitions, and speaking engagements. Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, faith-based groups, advocacy groups and community leaders working at the intersections of social justice, housing, and equitable community development
Collaborate with the Education team to develop and deliver pre-application workshops designed to increase participation among Black households and other communities historically excluded from home ownership
Coordinate open houses and tours of newly constructed Habitat homes to inform prospective buyers about Habitat home features and quality

Program Strategy and Evaluation 30%

Serve as Habitat’s internal subject matter expert on Advancing Black Home ownership, advising leadership and staff on equitable outreach, applicant navigation, partnership development, and strategies to reduce barriers to home ownership.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of Habitat’s three-year Advancing Black Home ownership strategy, establishing annual priorities, measuring outcomes, and recommending future strategic direction.
Serve as Habitat Portland Region’s primary representative for Advancing Black Home ownership initiatives with Habitat for Humanity International, local and national partners, community organizations, and peer agencies.
Develop written publications that promote the Advancing Black Home ownership (ABH) initiative and highlight lessons learned
Partner with the Data and Program Evaluation Manager to track whether outreach, navigation, and program improvements are reducing disparities in application completion, approval, and successful home ownership outcomes
Partner with Data and Evaluation Program Manager to analyze application, approval, and dropout data by race to identify disparities or unintentional barriers
Make recommendations and collaborate with program leadership to implement equity centered improvements in program policies and practices that disproportionately exclude Black applicants while remaining compliant with fair housing and fair lending laws.
Develop annual budget recommendations for the Advancing Black Home ownership initiative and manage approved program resources and grant-funded activities.

Community Outreach and Program Navigation 30%

Conduct culturally responsive outreach to ensure Black households are aware of Habitat’s home ownership opportunities.
Serve as a visible, consistent point of contact to reduce mistrust rooted in historical housing discrimination.
Explain eligibility requirements, mortgage terms, program requirements, and timelines in clear, accessible language.
Help applicants successfully…