Associate Director of Housing
Location: Kittery, ME
Work Arrangement: Remote with local presence
About the Employer
Fair Tide works to ensure that everyone in the community has access to safe, stable housing and the support needed to thrive. As co-founder of Mainspring, a collaborative social services hub in Kittery, Fair Tide works alongside more than a dozen partner organizations to strengthen the region's response to housing instability, food insecurity, and other community needs.
Role Summary
Fair Tide is seeking a strategic and visionary Associate Director of Housing to lead and expand affordable housing development work across southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire. This position will work in close partnership with the current part-time Director of Housing to ensure continuity and maximize impact across the growing portfolio. With multiple projects currently in development and additional opportunities emerging, this role will help catapult the organization's impact by guiding projects from concept through construction and long-term stewardship.
What You'll Do
Housing Development
- Identify and evaluate new affordable housing development opportunities
- Conduct feasibility analyses including site, zoning, financial, and market considerations
- Lead projects through the full development lifecycle including pre-development, financing, design, permitting, and construction
- Develop project budgets, operating budgets, and financial pro formas
- Secure project financing through public agencies, foundations, and private lenders
- Assemble and manage development teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
- Coordinate municipal, state, and federal permitting and approval processes
- Serve as owner's representative throughout design and construction phases
- Maintain strong relationships with municipal leaders, regional partners, and other stakeholders involved in housing development
- Represent Fair Tide in relevant housing advocacy and policy forums, collaborating with community partners and policymakers to promote policies that expand access to stable, affordable housing
Asset Management
- Oversee the long-term financial and physical performance of Fair Tide's housing portfolio
- Manage the relationship with property management partners
- Conduct capital needs assessments and long-term capital planning
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements
Required Qualifications
- Experience in affordable housing development, real estate development, community development, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and funding sources
- Experience developing project budgets and financial analyses
- Familiarity with zoning, planning, and permitting processes
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to Fair Tide's mission of expanding housing opportunity and strengthening community systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of affordable housing finance tools (tax credits, subsidies, grants, etc.)
Compensation
$80,000/year
Benefits
Simple IRA with 3% employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), health insurance, 50% discount at the Fair Tide Thrift Store
How to Apply
Email cover letter (required) and resume to hiring@mainspringcollective.org with subject line: Associate Director of Housing.
Additional Information
Schedule: 32 hours/week, salaried, exempt. Flexible work environment. Mostly remote, with optional workspace available at Mainspring in Kittery.