Executive Director – Morristown, TN

About the role

The Morristown Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in affordable housing management, with significant experience in community development, public administration, and working with various government grants.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for the MHA services and activities, including management of operations and staffing.
• Plan, direct, and implement all policies, programs, and services.
• Advise and assist the Board of Commissioners and represent the organization before the public, media, governmental entities, and other parties.
• Provide effective leadership to 26 staff members, implementing the strategic plan, vision, and mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience working with affordable housing programs, community development, and public administration with at least 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience of 10 or more staff.
• Significant experience working with affordable housing and community development in relation to local, state, and federal grants.
• Experience with HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Conversion Program, Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), Section 8 Voucher Program and Project Based Vouchers (PBVs), and Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs).
• Experience in creating and overseeing Redevelopment initiatives and asset management.

Qualifications

• Community service experience with previous membership roles and activities.
• Service of special needs population.

Benefits

The salary is commensurate to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates.

Pay

Salary is commensurate to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates.

Schedule

Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2020.

Contact Information

Email cover letter, detailed resume, and a listing of three or more professional references to: mmedley@morristownpha.org

Please include subject line: MHA – ED application

Or Mail To MHA – Executive Director Search P.O. Box 497 Morristown, TN 37815

The Morristown Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status in any other group protected by law.