Director of Real Estate Development

Reports to : Executive Director

Application Deadline : Open until filled with first review of applications 2 / 13 / 2025

Why work at Mid-Columbia Housing Authority and Columbia Cascade Housing

Corporation?

Because you have a desire and shared mission to promote adequate and affordable housing,

economic opportunity and a suitable living environment, free from discrimination to those who

have barriers due to income or disability. We work as a team toward our mission with passion

and empathy for those who have been marginalized and underserved. If you like to work in a

fast paced and collaborative environment – this is the place for you!

Who are we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who is reflective, respectful, intuitive, honest, and self-motivated.

We are looking for someone who can connect and build trust quickly with a variety of people.

We are also looking for someone who comes with strong project management skills and

knowledge of real estate development.

Job Functions :

• Work independently and assume responsibility for a wide variety of tasks related to the

development and rehabilitation of affordable housing projects.

of developments in alignment with MCHA / CCHC’s goals.

development project phases and funding applications to understand the context of the

documents and key partners, anticipate next steps and coordinate team progress toward

efficient completion.

and social service agencies throughout our service area.

systems and processes to help ensure a healthy housing portfolio.

financial resources for project initiatives.

development reports such as market studies, environmental studies, appraisals, and

applications for energy efficiency resources.

projects.

contribute to engagement in policy issues.

leadership related to organization-wide planning, budgeting and decision-making.

Skills and Competencies :

one or more of the following : multifamily rental, single family subdivisions, and mixed use

development.

MCHA / CCHC employees, consultants, architects, engineers, builders, public and private

sources of financing, and local and state government officials.

properties, single-family development, and / or commercial facilities.

variety of partners.

processes and documents such as engineering plans, legal, architectural drawings, codes,

surveys, appraisals, and more.

convincingly, and diplomatically with staff, project partners, and community members.

Education and Experience :

LIFT, HOME, USDA Rural Development, CDBG, Housing Trust Fund, or

Management and three years of related work experience.

Benefits :

employer

spending account (health or dependent care)

Interested?

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to with the

subject line of “[Your Name] – Director of Real Estate Development”

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. All personnel may be required to perform

duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.