Director of Housing Development

Compass Housing Alliance is the housing, essential services, and emergency shelter division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). Compass is guided by the belief that “Everyone Deserves a Home”. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe, caring community. In this role, you will be employed by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, but work in the Compass division, supporting a 105-year legacy of housing, shelter, and caring in the Puget Sound region.

To learn more about the agency, visit www.compasshousingalliance.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. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind.

• A 37.5 per 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 theagency’sreal estate development program, guiding projects frominitialstrategy through financing, construction, and stabilization.

Inpartnershipwith the divisional president, this role would oversee the multi-year development pipeline,manage complex affordable housing financingand ensure all projects advance Compass’s mission to provide safe, dignified housing options.

By advancing asteadypipeline of projects, this position enables the Compass Housingdivisionand LCSNWto deliver housing across multiple statesthatsupportscommunity stability and long-term well-being.

• In partnership with the Compass president, this rolewillleadthe strategy and implementation ofa 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

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development or closely related housing/real estate work, including managing projects from acquisition through construction
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