Housing Director jobs in Oregon

About Housing Connector

Housing Connector is a Tech powered nonprofit dedicated to improving housing access for those most in need. We achieve this by addressing financial and resident-related issues for property owners, enabling them to welcome more community members. Additionally, we simplify the housing search process for case managers through our Zillow-powered marketplace. By working collaboratively, we ensure positive outcomes for both properties and residents.

At Housing Connector, we believe no unit should sit vacant while there are people in need of a home. Recognized as a World Changing Idea by FastCompany, our innovative approach has not only generated millions in revenue for our property partners but has also connected thousands of individuals with homes.

Position Summary

Housing Connector is looking for a Market Director to join us as we launch in Portland, Oregon!

The Market Director in Oregon plays a critical role in the expansion of Housing Connector and increasing housing security for individuals in the Portland community. As an entrepreneurial leader you will be responsible for the ultimate success of the market, building productive relationships with local property managers and partnering with stakeholders to drive impact.

Building on the success of Housing Connector in Washington State, you will adapt best practices to the local context, be a resource for the housing community, and help write the playbook for future expansion into other markets. This role will provide you with the opportunity for end- to-end ownership of operations and to demonstrate the scalability of Housing Connector.

Our ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and loves to build impactful programs (organizations/products) and relationships from scratch. A strong aptitude for business-to-business sales, stakeholder management, and team building are a must. You have a bias for action and will utilize your experience in program leadership, your excellent communication skills, and strategic insights on the Portland market to ensure high quality results. Housing Connector recognizes the important perspectives, skills, and experiences folks with lived

experience bring and welcome them to apply.

Critical Job Functions

• Grow the presence of Housing Connector in the Portland area and beyond by recruiting and onboarding new property partners, building awareness with nonprofit partners, and developing new funding opportunities with private and public institutions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders across the Portland market, focused primarily on building housing inventory in the Housing Connector marketplace, attracting private and public funding for future operations, and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Responsible for setting and achieving vigorous growth goals in conjunction with the Portland team and Executive Director.
• Create an outstanding customer experience for property and community partners, resolving operational challenges and ensuring their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and execute a grassroots marketing campaign and tactics to increase the awareness of Housing Connector across various stakeholders.
• Adapt end-to-end operational infrastructure to meet local customer needs in conjunction with teams in Washington State.
• Manage and develop a high performing team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Track record of success working in startups or launching programs, the initiative necessary to overcome complex problems, and ability to build and develop effective teams.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, setting and achieving clear goals.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Willingness to take a proactive, hands-on approach to everything you do.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset in the relentless pursuit of the optimal customer experience is critical.
• Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Experience in sales, real estate management and/or housing are desirable.
• Established connections in the Portland and surrounding area
• Proven track record of delivering results.

What we offer

At Housing Connector, we prioritize internal and market equity. The salary for this position ranges from $90,900- $121,200 annually and includes eligibility for company benefits. Salary will be determined based on the candidate's skills and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical/dental/vision coverage- Company covering 100% of employee premiums.
• Generous PTO plus 11 holidays and early release days
• Community Service Leave
• Life Insurance AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) (DCRA)
• 401(k) -Company matched contribution up to 6%
• Paid parental leave
• Pet Insurance

We recognize the value of Housing Connector reflecting the diversity of our community and are intentionally and actively seeking out applications from a variety of backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA community, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

Housing Connector is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

This role will work primarily remote with regular in-person meetings with partners and potential partners in the Multnomah County, Portland, and surrounding areas; As the team grows, more in-office responsibilities may be required.