Description

The Moran Company [https://morancompany.com/] is pleased to partner with the Sacramento Mountains Foundation to recruit the organization's Director of Housing Development.

The Sacramento Mountains Foundation [https://sacmtns.org/] seeks an experienced Director of Housing Development to establish and lead comprehensive housing initiatives across Otero County, New Mexico. This senior leadership position offers significant growth potential, with the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated program office as initiatives expand. The successful candidate will have the authority to develop their team, bringing on additional staff as programs scale to meet community needs. The Director will develop housing strategies, work with local governments and nonprofit partners to implement programs and oversee Foundation-funded initiatives while building the organizational infrastructure to support long-term growth. This role encompasses the full housing continuum from homelessness to homeownership, including innovative financing strategies for abandoned, vacant, and distressed (AVD) properties, with the vision to create a robust housing program office that can serve as a model for rural housing development leadership.

The Sacramento Mountains Foundation is a newly established hospital conversion foundation created from the sale of Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center to CHRISTUS Health. With substantial assets available for community investment, the Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life and healthcare in Otero County.
While new to operations, the Foundation is well-positioned to make transformative investments in housing as a critical determinant of health and quality of life. The Director of Housing Development will be our first housing professional and will have the unique opportunity to build the Foundation's housing strategy from the ground up. This includes developing funding priorities, creating innovative programs, establishing partnerships, and setting the strategic direction for all housing initiatives.

The Foundation believes strongly in capacity building - both for the communities served and within the organization itself. The Director will shape how the Foundation approaches housing across the full continuum from emergency shelter to homeownership, with particular focus on innovative solutions to rural housing challenges. A current partnership
with the Lakota Group will help develop strategies for abandoned and distressed properties, representing the Foundation's first major housing initiative. This is an exceptional opportunity for a housing professional to design and implement a comprehensive housing strategy backed by significant philanthropic resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as Urban Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Business, or equivalent professional experience. This position requires 7+ years of experience in housing development, finance, community development, or related fields; a track record of successfully managing complex housing or community development projects; experience with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD multifamily financing, or similar programs; and the demonstrated ability to structure and close financial transactions.

We encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who have gained relevant expertise through different pathways.

The annual salary range for this position is expected to be in the $200,000 range, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Benefits include: comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities and conference attendance, and flexible work arrangements. This position based in Otero County, New Mexico. Relocation assistance available.

To apply for this position, submit resume and cover letter to Bruce Scott, The Moran Company, through the link below. The cover letter should describe relevant experience, and detail qualifications related to the Position Summary and "ideal candidate" traits. The resume should include housing projects completed, funding secured, and units produced. (A portfolio of completed housing projects with project summaries may be submitted also but this is optional). Application Deadline: November 28, 2025.

The Sacramento Mountains Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To view full position profile and APPLY: https://themorancompany.applytojob.com/apply/p5Ivq6zMLV/Director-Of-Housing-Development?source=AOANP





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