Technical Assistance Director - Housing and Construction Finance

Opportunity Type: Regular Summary: About Habitat Capital and the Technical Assistance Program: Habitat Capital (HCap) has been a nationally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2017. HCap is a wholly owned entity of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and was created to serve our more than 950 US-based Habitat affiliates by providing an array of financial services and products to support their work as affordable mortgage originators, real estate developers, homebuilders, sellers, and partners for housing and community solutions. To date, HFHI and HCap have provided over $400MM in capital to its US domestic affiliate network via enterprise-level, secured project-level, bridge and structured financing for affordable housing and community development projects as well New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation for homeownership initiatives. Additionally, HCap seeks to develop and provide permanent mortgage financing products. HCap values creativity and flexibility in developing financial products for customers and working with capital partners who share our mission. Habitat Capital is evolving and reviving their Technical Assistance (TA) Program, which is an effort to provide comprehensive assistance to the local Habitat affiliates to support their work as affordable housing developers and increase housing production across the United States. The program includes webinars, courses, in-person summits, 1:1 coaching and a suite of tools to support the work of Habitat affiliates. About the Role: Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a talented professional for the role of a Technical Assistance Director - Housing and Construction Finance. This individual will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Habitat Capital’s housing finance and TA program, in partnership with the Habitat affiliate network. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Operations, this individual will scope, design, and provide assistance through a variety of formats. As a member of the Habitat Capital team, this individual will be expected to embody the principles and values that Habitat for Humanity was founded on and ensure a high performing, people-centric culture within the team. This position will be remotely based within the US and requires up to 30% of domestic travel. Key Responsibilities: Stage 1 - Program Design Envision, plan, and develop a detailed strategic framework for technical assistance delivery, including phased timelines, milestones, deliverables, and KPIs from ideation through delivery. Build and manage affiliate relationships to assess current capacity and needs, including survey design, dissemination, and 1-on-1 discovery conversations with affiliates. Plan, develop, and manage content, presentations, materials, and financial tools required for implementation. Coordinate the selection or use of a technology platform used to deliver the program. Support team to coordinate and develop messaging, including collaborating with affiliates service organizations to socialize and roll out TA content and program. Onboard any additional staff added to the team. Ensure that the TA program meets the needs of the local Habitat affiliates, and that affiliates are actively engaged in all states of the TA program design, implementation, and evaluation. Stage 2 - Program Implementation Deliver technical assistance through webinars, workshops, 1-on-1 office hours, and conference sessions. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Technical Assistance program, including scoping the content and deliverables for webinars, online courses, in-person Academy Summits, regional peer-learning hubs, and 1:1 affiliate support sessions. Oversee a team of at least one Senior Specialist, managing that staff member’s workload, scope and performance. Review and revise technical assistance content for relevance and update as needed. Market technical assistance offerings to the affiliate network and facilitate connections between affiliates and Habitat Capital lending offerings. Track, analyze, and report on program KPIs and affiliate outcomes; report regularly to senior leadership on affiliate participation, skill development, and housing production impacts. Key Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience. 6-8 years of experience in managing programs focused on, but not limited to, affordable housing development, housing and construction finance, nonprofit lending, equity investments, and/or impact investing. Experience implementing equitable and inclusive programs benefiting low-income communities. Experience delivering affordable housing real estate development technical assistance to non-profit affordable housing developers, or as an affordable housing developer. Ability to problem solve, act as a project manager with the ability to balance strategic and organizational priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to represent HFHI’s mission and work in internal and external forums. Strong financial analysis skills, including detailed understanding of nonprofit balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and pro-forma financials Experience managing staff and/or external consultants. Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with the Habitat for Humanity US affiliate network. Experience delivering 1:1, group, in-person, and virtual support to affordable housing developers. Hiring Range: The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the annual hiring range for this position is: $101,400.00 - $150,825 USD About Us: Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect. Habitat for Humanity International is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify information (English/Spanish) Right to work (English/Spanish)