Homeownership and Community Services Manager

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our mission is to create access to safe and affordable homeownership for families across Orange County. Every role at Habitat OC contributes to this mission and supports our long-term impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Compliance: Direct program strategy and operations; update HUD/HCD income limits annually across all materials; maintain policies and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Pipeline, Selection & Support: Drive outreach and marketing for new builds and resales; lead orientations and community presentations; manage family selection and Board approvals; oversee annual homeowner certifications and post-purchase engagement.
• Lending & Underwriting: Build lender partnerships; secure lender approval for Habitat’s program; align underwriting standards; review/approve families against program and lender criteria; cross-train staff on qualification and underwriting; support DPA and grant opportunities; monitor sales prices and project revenue.
• Closings & Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure timely, compliant closings; collaborate with Housing Development and other teams for seamless homeowner experience and events (Welcome Home, Dedications, fundraisers).
• Data, Reporting & Communications: Ensure data integrity in the homeowner database; produce reports for leadership, Board, funders, and agencies; manage targeted homeowner communications in Salesforce or similar tools.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop staff; model inclusive, mission-aligned leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required. Equivalent work experience will be fully considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate, mortgage lending, first-time home buyer assistance programs and community engagement
• 5+ years of experience managing programs, staff, or community initiatives.
• Background in real estate, mortgage lending, or first-time homebuyer programs.
• Knowledge of affordable housing, compliance requirements, and lending practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Must have a valid California driver's license
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Habitat OC offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity

Habitat OC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.