Development Director jobs in Seattle, WA

Location: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

Organization: Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA)

Schedule: FT- Hybrid

Pay: $75,000-$90,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Simple IRA, Unlimited PTO

Job Overview: The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Interim Housing Director to oversee our housing portfolio on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing management, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis. This position plays a critical role in reviewing and summarizing housing regulatory agreements, preparing financial reports, establishing property management procedures, and contributing to the overall health and sustainability of DNDA's housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Housing Regulatory Agreements: Thoroughly examine existing housing regulatory agreements and produce concise one-page summaries to ensure compliance and inform strategic decisions.
• Portfolio Health Tracking: Develop and implement industry-standard metrics and documentation to monitor and report on the health of DNDA’s housing portfolio.
• Monthly Financial Oversight: Coordinate with property accountants to receive monthly financial reports. Review, prepare, and present these financials to the DNDA Board of Directors, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Monthly Operational Oversight: Coordinate with regional property manager to receive operational reports from each site in the portfolio to produce a report for the DNDA board of directors property development committee.
• Committee Meeting Participation: Lead the property development committee meetings and keeping the board of directors accountable to reporting out at monthly board meetings.
• Property Management Development: Play a pivotal role in establishing new property management processes within DNDA, aimed at bringing property management inhouse.
• Recruitment Support: Assist in the recruitment process for new property manager companies, including interviewing candidates and evaluating their suitability for the role.
• Maintenance Documentation: Collect detailed specifications for each building in DNDA’s portfolio. Create comprehensive documentation to assist maintenance staff in performing their duties effectively.
• Oversee Staff: Oversee all maintaince personal for the affordable housing and commercial properties owned by DNDA.
• Board of Directors Meetings: Lead and/or attend board meetings for Brandon Court and West Seattle Resource Centers board of directors meetings and provide a report for executive director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in housing management, property management, or a closely related field.
• In-depth knowledge of housing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare financial reports and performance metrics.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effectively presenting information to the Board of Directors and working with diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage projects, from conception through implementation, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Experience in staff recruitment and development, especially in property management contexts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98106