Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience

The Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience will lead initiatives addressing housing affordability and climate resilience for a mission-driven organization in San Francisco. Responsibilities include establishing vision and strategy, building organizational structure, developing a Board of Directors, and advocating for policy changes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and a background in business, public policy, or nonprofit management. The role requires exceptional communication skills and a commitment to effecting change.
Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience

About the Company

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to tackling the home affordability crisis in our local community.

Industry
Real Estate

Type
Privately Held

Employees
11-50

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director to spearhead a new initiative focused on addressing the intertwined challenges of housing affordability and climate resilience. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will play a crucial role in shaping the organization's direction, operations, and culture from inception.

The primary responsibilities include:

Establishing a clear vision and strategy that will create a significant impact on homeownership affordability and climate resilience.Building the foundational structure of the organization and setting achievable short-term and long-term goals.Developing an effective Board of Directors and nurturing essential relationships with various stakeholders.Creating a research agenda to explore and advance innovative solutions.Advocating for policy changes that align with our mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to effecting change in housing and climate sectors. A background in business, public policy, or nonprofit management is preferred, along with a proven ability to translate vision into actionable goals. A solid understanding of the socio-economic and environmental aspects of the housing affordability crisis is essential.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills are required, along with a proactive problem-solving approach. Staying informed about emerging trends and research in the field is vital to ensure our initiatives are effective and targeted.

This is your chance to become an impactful leader and position our organization as a leading voice in the nationwide dialogue on housing affordability and climate resilience.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/PresidentNon-Profit Management