Director of Housing Development

Status:Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to: Executive Director

Location:148 S 39th St
Omaha NE

Work Schedule:FPI operates on a 7.5-hour workday with core hours of 9am3pm. This role offers hybrid flexibility with regular in-office collaboration expected.

Compensation:$100614.00- $167271.00 with eligibility for annual incentive compensation(typically 4-8% of base salary).

We are committed toequitablecompensation practices and base salaries on a consistent framework tied to role scope responsibility and experience. Most candidates will be hired near the midpoint of the range depending onexperienceand qualifications.

Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; retirement contributions; generous paid time off; professional development support; and hybrid work flexibility.

Organizational Overview:

Front Porch Investments was formed in 2021 to address the gap in affordable housing in the region.Front Porch Investmentsserves as a catalyst for innovative and community-centered affordable housing solutions with a focus on investment advocacy and engagement.We prioritize production and preservation of affordable housing housing justice and innovative housing models working across public-private partners to strengthen the regional housing ecosystem.Front Porch Investments is a supporting organization of the Omaha Community Foundation.

Core Values:

• Human-Centered.We believe in housing as a human right and center this belief in our work.

• Bold.We make bold decisions to support housing innovation.

• Inclusive.We prioritizeequitableaccess to the housing ecosystem especially for historically excluded voices.

• Collaborative.We believe collaboration across systems is where transformative change happens.

Role Overview:

The Director of Housing Development leads Front Porch Investments efforts to shape the regions affordable housing pipeline deepen relationships with developers and build partnerships across the affordable housing ecosystem.This is a leadership position that oversees fund administration as well as a proactive development strategy ecosystem building and project incubation.The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-driven leader with deep developmentexpertisewho can navigate complex partnerships generate creative solutions and translate ideas into actionable projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Project Development & Pipeline Strategy (30%)

• Opportunity Identification:Identify evaluate and catalyze development opportunities including priority sites in key geographies.

• RFP Leadership:Lead RFP processes for development partnerships managingselection negotiation and early-stage project coordination.

• Developer Collaboration:Work directly with developers to advance mixed-income affordable and innovative housing concepts through predevelopment feasibility partnershipstructuring and readiness assessments.

• Strategic Alignment:Ensure the development pipeline aligns with Front Porchs funding programs ecosystem needs and regional housing goals.
  
  

Ecosystem Coordination & Partnerships (20%)

• Systems Alignment:Coordinate efforts to align strategies resources and policies across public private and nonprofit partners to advance regional housing production and preservation goals.

• Working Groups:Conveneworking groups to advance shared priorities around housing production infrastructurefinancingand site readiness.

• Equitable Development:Promoteequitabledevelopment practices and ensure community priorities inform Front Porchs development strategies.

• Regional Representation:Represent Front Porch in regional and national conversations on development and housing innovation.
  
  

Developer Capacity Building (15%)

• Technical Assistance:Expand developer support through technicalassistance programming peer learning and partnerships with consultants and industry groups.

• Ecosystem Gaps Analysis:Identifygaps in thedevelopmentecosystem and design capacity-building strategies to strengthen developer readiness and long-term pipeline health.
  
  

Research Data and Strategic Insights (10%)

• Analysis & Studies:Commission feasibility studies market assessments and policy analyses that inform pipeline strategy and organizational decision-making.

• Pipeline Forecasting:Develop multi-year housing production and preservation projections to guide capital planning fundraising strategies and ecosystem coordination.

• Strategic Support:Translate research findings and data insights into actionable recommendations to strengthen Front Porchs development lending and policy strategies.
  
  

Lending Integration & Portfolio Oversight (15%)

• Strategic Lending Leadership:Provide guidance for Front Porchs lending strategy as it scales ensuring alignment with pipeline opportunities and ecosystem needs.

• Portfolio Oversight:Oversee portfolio performance monitoring risk assessment and reporting; guide improvements to underwriting project monitoring and loan management policies.

• Risk & Default Systems:Strengthen systems for project monitoring early risk detection intervention and default management.

• Capital Tools & Innovation:Explore opportunities to expand FPIs financing tools(loanparticipations credit enhancements bond financing LIHTC-related mechanisms).

• Contract & Partner Management:Manage lending contracts for underwriting and servicing ensuring performance compliance and strategic alignment; assessevolvingorganizational needs.

• Supervision:Provide strategic supervision to the Housing Loan Fund Manager includinggoal-setting performance management and ongoing coaching. Ensurecohesivelending and development functions.
  
  

Internal & External Leadership (10%)

• Executive Advising:Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director on opportunities risks and emerging trends in development.

• Subject Matter Expertise:Serve as internal subject matter expert to supportpolicy communications and other teams.

• Capital Partnerships:Cultivate partnerships with capital providers including CDFIs banks philanthropic investors and syndicators to expand financing for affordable housing.

• Regional Leadership:Participate in regional planning and policy initiatives related to housing infrastructure and economic development.

• Public Representation:Represent Front Porch publicly and support fundraising conversations related to development and capital deployment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Real Estate Development or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 510 years experience in affordable housing development finance or large-scale real estate strategy.

• Experience assembling development deals managing partnerships and coordinating complex projects.

• Strong understanding of public/private development tools (TIF LIHTC bonds infrastructure financing layered capital).

• Excellent relationship-building facilitation and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  
  

We encourage candidates with a mix of lived experience professional expertise and transferable skills to apply even if you dont meet every listed qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to mission and community-centered work

• High levelof personal initiative and ability to manage projects with minimalsupervision

• Excelsworking independently and asamember of a highly collaborative team

• Meticulous attention todetailand commitment totop-qualityoutput

• Flexible and capable of adapting to changing priorities

• Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy

• Unquestionable ethics honestyintegrityandthe ability to spotlight others contributions

• Commitment to ongoing learning

• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse partners and communities.

To Apply

Front Porch Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 12 2026.

Required Experience:

Director