Housing Program Manager jobs in Adamant, VT

About Adirondack Roots: Adirondack Roots is dedicated to building vital and sustainable communities by helping individuals and families put down roots and stay in the North Country. We provide essential services that improve housing quality, access and affordability for low to moderate-income residents of the Adirondacks at a time when housing insecurity is rising throughout the region.

Community Development Director Purpose: Adirondack Roots’ Community Development Director leads a three-person team in aligning housing rehabilitation resources with community needs. This role is responsible for effectively managing Adirondack Roots’ Community Development team in the successful implementation of grant programs, including housing rehabilitation, mobile home replacement, and housing counseling. This position assesses and builds capacity for the department, establishes and meets quantifiable objectives and establishes and ensures compliance with policies and operating procedures.

The Community Development Director is a master multitasker who possesses excellent interpersonal and written communication skills as well as a commitment to improving rural communities. The position works closely with internal staff, external partners and municipal officials to improve housing conditions and address housing needs throughout Adirondack Roots’ service area.

Community Development Director Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all aspects of Community Development programs, including but not limited to housing rehabilitation programs and housing counseling
• Manages successful rehabilitation and mobile home replacement programs by meeting milestones, productivity goals and budget targets
• Supervises department staff including managing priorities and work load
• Determines, recommends and develops new grant applications based on community need data, community feedback, and organization priorities
• Develops and administers grant program budgets; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time; prepares accurate financial disbursement documents
• Responsible for creating and submitting all reports
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with elected officials, community members, county agencies, partner organizations, funding agencies, and others
• Develops, recommends and implements department policies and procedures
• Ensures department compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes
• Reviews the work of staff for completeness and accuracy; offers advice and assistance as needed
• Supervises and ensures the preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date department records
• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other Adirondack Roots programs
• Represents Adirondack Roots at community and professional convenings and participates as a member of various committees as appropriate
• Directs and participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; makes public presentations to inform the public about department projects and programs
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance
• Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving data, conducting and attending meetings, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study and 2 years of prior experience in housing and community development. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for working experience
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Grant writing and administration experience
• Familiarity with planning, code enforcement, and/or real estate appraisal
• Strong Microsoft Office and database skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Commitment to improving the lives of community members with substandard homes
• Ability to travel within the North County and occasionally out of state to conferences and professional development opportunities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health insurance for full-time employees beginning the first day of employment. We provide 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees and their families. Each full-time employee receives employer-paid life insurance and a retirement benefit comprised of a contribution to a SEP-IRA account with no match required. Employees receive 4 weeks of combined vacation and sick time as Paid Time Off each calendar year as well as 12 fixed and 1 floating holidays. The Adirondack Roots office is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. As a NeighborWorks chartered member, Adirondack Roots offers access to high-quality professional development opportunities.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter explaining their interest in the position and list of three references to: info@adirondackroots.org with “Community Development Director” in the subject line.

Adirondack Roots is an equal opportunity employer. This is a HUD Section 3 Project with hiring priorities for low-income persons.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabethtown, NY 12932: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person