Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Initiatives

The Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Initiatives will lead efforts to enhance homeownership affordability and climate resilience at a mission-driven organization in San Antonio, TX. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, building relationships with stakeholders, implementing a research agenda, and advocating for policy reforms. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to driving change in housing and climate sectors.
Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Initiatives

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 looking for a passionate, innovative leader to join us as the Director of Housing Affordability and Climate Initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will drive a transformative agenda at the intersection of housing affordability and climate resilience. This is a unique opportunity to shape our organization's mission and become a key architect of our future direction.

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Developing a strategic vision and actionable plan that can significantly enhance homeownership affordability and ensure climate resilience.
• Establishing the foundational structure of the organization and setting clear, measurable short-term and long-term objectives.
• Building a strong Board of Directors and fostering critical relationships with stakeholders across various sectors.
• Designing and implementing a research agenda focused on discovering and advancing innovative solutions to housing challenges.
• Advocating for policy reforms that resonate with our mission and goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep commitment to driving change in the housing and climate sectors. A background in business, public policy, or nonprofit management is preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to translate visionary ideas into actionable goals. A solid understanding of the socio-economic and environmental dimensions of the housing affordability challenge is essential.

You must possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a proactive approach to solving problems. Staying updated on emerging trends and research is crucial to ensuring our initiatives remain effective and responsive to community needs.

This is your chance to become a significant leader in our organization and elevate our role as a prominent voice in the national conversation on housing affordability and climate resilience.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions
• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management