Director of Housing Development

LCSNW Compass on Dexter Main, 220 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Compass is proud to be a division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). LCSNW partners with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope by providing support services in key areas such as behavioral health, child wellness, refugees and immigrants, and support to aging adults and people with disabilities to live independent lives. To learn more about the agency, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve.

Benefits:

• A 37.50 hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Director of Housing Development leads the agency’s real estate development program, guiding projects from initial strategy through financing, construction, and stabilization. In partnership with the divisional president, this role would oversee the multi-year development pipeline, manage complex affordable housing financing and ensure all projects advance Compass’s mission to provide safe, dignified housing options.

• In partnership with the Compass president, this role will lead the strategy and implementation of a pipeline of affordable housing development and preservation projects from site identification through construction and project completion
• Identify and evaluate asset-based acquisition opportunities, including land and existing properties, and conduct feasibility, market, and financial analyses
• Structure and secure project financing, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other public and private funding sources
• Direct entitlement and permitting processes, working with public agencies to obtain approvals and navigate regulatory requirements
• Oversee all phases of development, including consultant selection, design coordination, construction oversight, and project closeout
• Negotiate and manage contracts with lenders, investors, consultants, and development partners
• Supervise and support staff while representing the division with community stakeholders, funders, and partners

• 8 years of related experience in real estate or affordable housing development, including managing projects from acquisition through construction
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree
• Experience structuring and managing complex project financing, including LIHTC and public funding sources
• Experience leading multiple development projects and navigating entitlement and regulatory processes
• Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional project teams
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including community stakeholders and public partners
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates sound judgment, resilience, and ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and…