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.

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Associate Director of Housing