Executive Director

The Westfield Housing Authority seeks an experienced housing administrator or management contractor for leadership and management of its programs, properties, and contracts. The Westfield Housing Authority owns and operates 339 units of 667 state-aided elderly/handicapped public housing, 26 units of state-aided ch-705 family housing, 62 units of ch-200 housing, 14 ch-689 housing, 112-vouchers MRVP, 40 vouchers AHVP, and 436 vouchers HCV.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Eight years’ experience in public or private housing, community development, public administration, non-profit administration, or a closely related field that demonstrates strong management and organizational skills. Strong Management and organization skills required. At least three year’s supervisory experience of a staff of ten or more is required. Excellent written and verbal skills necessary to effectively communicate with local officials, boards, residents, service providers and funding agencies. Substantial background in the implementation of management controls, systems, and business process change. Demonstrated record of creativity and innovation strongly desired.

Working knowledge of fiscal management, maintenance systems, personnel, and administrative management systems in public or private housing is desirable. Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal governmental procedures and regulations as they relate to housing development, construction and the management of local housing authority operations is desirable but not required, and may be substituted by high level business or other administrative experience. Experience working with people of various socio-economic backgrounds.

While not required for hiring, certification as a property manager or similar classification by a nationally recognized housing or real estate organization or by certification as a Massachusetts public housing manager of an EOHLC-approved Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator Certification Program is desirable or must be obtained within the first year of employment. A strong background and experience in finance especially as it relates to public housing is preferred but not required. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Required Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The salary is a range of $128,979.00 to $161,224.00 depending on experience and certifications and in accordance with the EOHLC Executive Director Salary Schedule/Calculation worksheet. The work week is 37.5 hrs. Per week with full benefits.

To apply in confidence, please submit cover letter and resume to DVMainsail@gmail.com With “Westfield” in the subject line.

DIVERSE APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

The deadline for resumes is Monday February 17, 2025 by close of business. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Westfield Housing Authority is an E.O.E.