Executive Director

Title : Executive Director Reports to : Board of Commissioners Recruitment Range : $80,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience About the Housing Authority of the Town of Beaufort (BHA) : The BHA, established in 1966, is dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in our community. To achieve that, the BHA manages 100 public housing units with an operating budget of just under $1M and a team of 5 full-time staff. About the Town of Beaufort, NC : The historic seat of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, was founded in the early 1700s on the shores of Beaufort Inlet, Beaufort has been dubbed “America’s Coolest Small Town” by Budget Travel in 2012. It has earned many accolades since, highlighting its well-preserved history, unparalleled natural preserves and water access, vibrant year-round activities, and tight-knit sense of community. Beaufort today features a year-round population of approximately 4,500, and swells throughout the summer months with vacationing families. Like many coastal towns, Beaufort’s booming tourism industry has brought with it housing shortages and rising costs of living, making the BHA’s services a crucial part of maintaining the town’s livability for all families, regardless of their income. Position overview : The Executive Director oversees all operations of the Housing Authority, including administration, management, development, and financial control. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while reporting to and working closely with the Board of Commissioners (the Board) to develop policies that align with the BHA’s mission of providing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions. Additionally, the Executive Director will lead and develop housing projects and partnerships to further expand affordable housing opportunities in the community. Essential functions : As the chief executive officer of the BHA, this position is responsible for general management of the authority, including: Oversees all daily operations of the BHA: Establishes performance plans for each department and monitors success to help the BHA meet its mission, and reports that performance to the Board Maintains all official BHA records Ensures successful provision of tenant services Manages BHA’s information technology operations through appropriate contracting, training, and digital organization Collaborates with the Board on strategic planning: Develops immediate and long-term plans to address community housing needs Assists with planned transition of units to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Coordinates policy implementation and legal matters: Stays abreast of changes in HUD regulations and federal, state, and local laws, and coordinates with the Board to update policies and procedures as appropriate In collaboration with the Board, oversees all legal matters on behalf of the BHA, with legal and technical assistance from legal counsel and HUD As the chief financial officer of the BHA, this position is responsible for managing the finances of the BHA, including : In coordination with the Board, and with consultation from accountants, directs financial management of the BHA. Prepares annual budgets for approval by the Board and HUD. Approves financial expenditures, payroll, and contracts as specified by BHA policy Coordinates and reviews external audits, creating corrective plans if necessary in coordination with the Board and HUD With Board oversight, responsible for expenditures for property and capital improvements, including applications for funding under HUD Capital Fund and Public Housing programs As the supervisor of all employees of the BHA, this position is responsible for positive, effective leadership, including : Supervising two occupancy staff and two maintenance staff, promoting a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and commitment to the mission of the BHA Conducts performance evaluations, including helping staff achieve their professional development goals Interprets and enforces BHA personnel policies, implementing personnel actions as necessary, including hiring, promotions, raises, transfers, corrective actions, and terminations. As the public relations officer of the BHA, this position is responsible for public communication on behalf of the BHA, including : Represents the BHA in the broader community, fostering a positive image of the BHA and its residents Maintains positive working relationships with HUD staff, local officials, and community-based organizations, attending meetings and providing information on BHA status and activities Collaborates with the Board to establish official positions, narratives, and priorities, and communicates those through press releases, reports, social media, and other publications Participates in partnerships that support the mission of the BHA, especially the Beaufort Housing Opportunities Foundation, a new foundation formed to help facilitate the BHA’s RAD conversion and expand affordable housing opportunities throughout the town of Beaufort and Carteret County. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities : Commitment to the mission of the BHA, through experience in public housing or other low-income housing, or a demonstrated commitment to providing essential services like housing to low-income families Effective communication: highly developed verbal, written and digital communication skills, with equal ability to communicate effectively with low-income tenants, BHA staff, Board members, and community stakeholders Team-building: demonstrated leadership experience working within a team structure. Ability to build vision, trust, and mutual accountability with team members. Uplifting and additive personality: seeing mistakes as opportunities for growth, viewing problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspiring others along the journey. Carries a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and an authentic kindness. Operational administration skills: able to learn and implement operational practices, with excellent judgment on when an exception warrants escalation. Able to offer clear guidance to individuals engaged in any sort of financial transaction or other official business with the BHA. Accounting and bookkeeping skills: able to consistently, efficiently and accurately manage payments, checks, transactions and accounting in accordance with established policy and standard bookkeeping best practices. Public housing manager certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire Education and experience : At least 5 years of experience in public or private housing, community development, public administration, non-profit administration or related field that demonstrates strong management, supervision, and budgeting skills. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, or a related field. 4 years of experience in the relevant fields above may substitute for a bachelor’s degree. A relevant master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience. The BHA Board of Commissioners recognizes that a diversity of perspectives is crucial for organizational success and welcomes applications from individuals who may not quite fit the specified knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience, but who can demonstrate a combination of related, transferable skills and experience that will enable them to succeed in the position. The Executive Director position is considered to be at-will under North Carolina law. To apply: please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to information@beauforthousingnc.com with “Executive Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Please apply by September 1, 2025.

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