Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP)
Executive Director - Public Housing Leadership Experience Required
Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP), Portland, Maine, us, 04122
The Board of Commissioners for the Portland Housing Authority (PHA) is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director, a position that reports to the Board of Commissioners. Together with its community partners, PHA provides and expands affordable housing and services that improve quality of life, build community, enhance safety and promote personal success for the people we serve and the neighborhoods in which they reside.
PHA was established in 1943 under the federal Housing Act of 1937, and primarily funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA provides long‑term affordable rental housing and rental assistance to more than 3,000 low‑income families, seniors and disabled individuals through its Public Housing and Voucher Programs. We house over 6,500 residents, close to 10% of the City’s population and 26% of the public‑school population, in approximately 1,000 public housing apartments, 1,800 Section 8 voucher programs, and 225 other housing units. We also support families in gaining the necessary skills and education to break the cycle of poverty through in‑house programming at our four public housing locations; we offer programs in education, youth leadership, civic engagement and college aspirations. PHA currently employs about 100 staff members and has an operating budget of $18.2 million.
PHA, through our nonprofit development affiliate, Portland Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), is an active and ambitious affordable housing developer. We are currently repositioning our public housing properties to convert them to privately financed affordable housing using Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and other HUD repositioning options, and using a range of financing sources and structures, including 4% and 9% LIHTC, bond financing, historic tax credits, brownfields assistance and state and local financing. We are also leveraging our projects and available land to add new housing units, and we seek other opportunities for development of affordable housing in our community. We currently have 900 units of housing in our development pipeline, with a total development cost of $300 million. You can learn more about PHA at www.porthouse.org.
Key Responsibilities
Serving Authority's mission to provide opportunities for affordable quality housing to assist individuals and families and to encourage independence within a supportive community.
Serving as a strategic and visionary leader who balances bold, long‑term thinking with operational discipline.
Serving as the Treasurer, ensuring fiduciary oversight and the integrity of financial operations; overseeing the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, special grants, and funding initiatives.
Leading, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the performance of all agency departments and affiliated entities (Portland Housing Development Corporation, Portland Housing Services Corporation, State Street Preservation Corporation, Opportunity Housing Portland, and multiple property‑specific single‑purpose affiliates).
Overseeing the development, construction, management, and maintenance of housing properties, ensuring compliance with HUD and state standards; periodically inspecting the condition of Authority‑owned buildings and grounds.
Administering all federal and state housing programs, ensuring quality service delivery and operational efficiency; consulting with individuals, groups, or agencies to develop health, educational, welfare, and recreational programs for residents; overseeing programs and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the programs.
Attracting, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified, mission‑driven staff who embody the organization’s values and commitment to excellence.
Fostering and modeling a culture of performance, accountability, collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement grounded in frequent, honest communication, mutual respect, and cooperative problem‑solving; actively working to break down silos and promoting a collaborative, integrated culture.
Ensuring positive public relations of the Authority with residents, the community at large, other public and private agencies, and the press; attending public meetings as the Authority’s representative and ensuring the public awareness and positive image of the Authority through a coordinated public relations program.
Representing the Housing Authority in meetings with HUD representatives and federal, state, and local officials; maintaining regular contact with HUD officials at field and regional offices.
Overseeing affiliated organizations (e.g., development corporations, LLCs, LPs, senior housing, condo associations) as President, Administrator, or Authorized Agent as required.
Ensuring compliance with legal structures, bylaws, and governance standards for all associated entities.
Serving as the Contracting Officer with authority over procurement, contract administration, and legal agreements.
Desirable Qualifications Passion for affordable housing; Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Urban Planning, Housing Policy, or a related field, or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience; Master’s degree preferred; at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in providing housing services to meet community needs, with at least 2 years in executive management roles, and proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, organizational alignment, and goal execution; deep knowledge of HUD programs, affordable housing finance, and real estate development; extensive understanding of federal and state housing regulations, government funding, and compliance with all applicable contracts’ regulatory agencies; strong understanding of public sector budgeting, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit management; proven track record of building and sustaining strong organizational culture emphasizing communication, accountability, and collaboration; experience creating inclusive workplace cultures that reward initiative, growth, and mission alignment.
Compensation Starting salary between $185,000 – $230,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, as well as an excellent benefits package.
Portland Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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PHA was established in 1943 under the federal Housing Act of 1937, and primarily funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA provides long‑term affordable rental housing and rental assistance to more than 3,000 low‑income families, seniors and disabled individuals through its Public Housing and Voucher Programs. We house over 6,500 residents, close to 10% of the City’s population and 26% of the public‑school population, in approximately 1,000 public housing apartments, 1,800 Section 8 voucher programs, and 225 other housing units. We also support families in gaining the necessary skills and education to break the cycle of poverty through in‑house programming at our four public housing locations; we offer programs in education, youth leadership, civic engagement and college aspirations. PHA currently employs about 100 staff members and has an operating budget of $18.2 million.
PHA, through our nonprofit development affiliate, Portland Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), is an active and ambitious affordable housing developer. We are currently repositioning our public housing properties to convert them to privately financed affordable housing using Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and other HUD repositioning options, and using a range of financing sources and structures, including 4% and 9% LIHTC, bond financing, historic tax credits, brownfields assistance and state and local financing. We are also leveraging our projects and available land to add new housing units, and we seek other opportunities for development of affordable housing in our community. We currently have 900 units of housing in our development pipeline, with a total development cost of $300 million. You can learn more about PHA at www.porthouse.org.
Key Responsibilities
Serving Authority's mission to provide opportunities for affordable quality housing to assist individuals and families and to encourage independence within a supportive community.
Serving as a strategic and visionary leader who balances bold, long‑term thinking with operational discipline.
Serving as the Treasurer, ensuring fiduciary oversight and the integrity of financial operations; overseeing the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, special grants, and funding initiatives.
Leading, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the performance of all agency departments and affiliated entities (Portland Housing Development Corporation, Portland Housing Services Corporation, State Street Preservation Corporation, Opportunity Housing Portland, and multiple property‑specific single‑purpose affiliates).
Overseeing the development, construction, management, and maintenance of housing properties, ensuring compliance with HUD and state standards; periodically inspecting the condition of Authority‑owned buildings and grounds.
Administering all federal and state housing programs, ensuring quality service delivery and operational efficiency; consulting with individuals, groups, or agencies to develop health, educational, welfare, and recreational programs for residents; overseeing programs and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the programs.
Attracting, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified, mission‑driven staff who embody the organization’s values and commitment to excellence.
Fostering and modeling a culture of performance, accountability, collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement grounded in frequent, honest communication, mutual respect, and cooperative problem‑solving; actively working to break down silos and promoting a collaborative, integrated culture.
Ensuring positive public relations of the Authority with residents, the community at large, other public and private agencies, and the press; attending public meetings as the Authority’s representative and ensuring the public awareness and positive image of the Authority through a coordinated public relations program.
Representing the Housing Authority in meetings with HUD representatives and federal, state, and local officials; maintaining regular contact with HUD officials at field and regional offices.
Overseeing affiliated organizations (e.g., development corporations, LLCs, LPs, senior housing, condo associations) as President, Administrator, or Authorized Agent as required.
Ensuring compliance with legal structures, bylaws, and governance standards for all associated entities.
Serving as the Contracting Officer with authority over procurement, contract administration, and legal agreements.
Desirable Qualifications Passion for affordable housing; Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Urban Planning, Housing Policy, or a related field, or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience; Master’s degree preferred; at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in providing housing services to meet community needs, with at least 2 years in executive management roles, and proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, organizational alignment, and goal execution; deep knowledge of HUD programs, affordable housing finance, and real estate development; extensive understanding of federal and state housing regulations, government funding, and compliance with all applicable contracts’ regulatory agencies; strong understanding of public sector budgeting, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit management; proven track record of building and sustaining strong organizational culture emphasizing communication, accountability, and collaboration; experience creating inclusive workplace cultures that reward initiative, growth, and mission alignment.
Compensation Starting salary between $185,000 – $230,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, as well as an excellent benefits package.
Portland Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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