The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Housing Director to join our Housing Department!
This is an in-person position
$1,000 sign-on bonus available!
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Housing Director to lead the development, renovation, and management of the Town’s Employee Housing Program. This position plans, organizes, directs, and performs high-level administrative and professional work to ensure the success and sustainability of the Town’s workforce housing initiatives.
The Housing Director is responsible for establishing and enforcing policies and procedures for both deed-restricted ownership and rental housing programs; directing large-scale housing development and renovation projects; overseeing maintenance and capital improvements; and collaborating with regional partners to advance affordable and workforce housing goals.
Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:
- Lead the development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and ongoing asset management of a growing 300+ unit workforce rental housing portfolio.
- Oversee the development, sale, and resale of a 200+ unit deed-restricted ownership portfolio, ensuring compliance with housing guidelines and affordability standards.
- Direct large-scale housing development projects from conceptualization through financial planning, bidding, construction management, and, when applicable, unit sales.
- Implement and regularly update the Workforce Housing Master Plan; create and revise housing policies, development guidelines, and operational procedures.
- Represent the Housing Department to the Town Council, Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions, as well as with regional and statewide housing organizations.
- Ensure long-term stewardship of the housing portfolio by maintaining financial sustainability, physical integrity, and compliance with rental and ownership restrictions.
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Assistant Housing Director and Lead Building Maintenance Mechanic; oversee the performance of departmental staff and contractors.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work culture grounded in transparency, empathy, integrity, and trust.
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The ideal candidate has the following qualifications/skills:
Knowledge & Expertise
- Deep understanding of community housing needs and challenges, especially in rural resort communities.
- Substantial knowledge of housing development, land use processes, real estate finance, and renovation practices.
- Strong background in property and asset management, including lease-up, rent collection, maintenance, repairs, and capital planning.
- Familiarity with affordable housing financing tools and strategies, including LIHTC and public-private partnerships.
- Working knowledge of housing compliance, regulatory procedures, and fair housing laws.
Leadership & Communication
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams effectively, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, residents, contractors, and housing partners.
- Experience creating, implementing, and enforcing policies and guidelines in a fair, consistent, and equitable manner.
Financial & Operational Skills
- Strong experience with operating and capital budgeting, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with property management and payroll software is preferred.
- Ability to oversee complex development and construction projects from concept through execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in community development, urban planning, real estate, business administration, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- At least five years of progressive experience in housing development, property management, or related areas.
- Public sector experience is preferred but not required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Our amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance 100% premium coverage for the employee, 83% premium coverage for dependents. Employee can choose from two plans options; a PPO and a HDHP with HSA where the Town contributes an amount that equals to the deductible
- Generous leave plans, on the first year of employment up to 200 hours of leave in addition to 10 paid holidays
- Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1600 – you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass!
- 401a contributions, where the Town contributes 12% and the employee 5%
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for bonding with a child upon birth or adoption
- Employee Assistance Program: 5 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a family member
- Life, disability and accident insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and childcare expenses
- Membership discount at the Snowmass Recreation Center
- Free RFTA Bus passes to commute to and from work and free employee commuter shuttle
- Professional development opportunities
About us
The Town of Snowmass Village has grown over 50 years into a year-round family resort and vibrant community, with a mountain whose possibilities continue to be explored. With construction continuing the final phases of the Snowmass Base Village – the largest ski resort development underway in North America – we look forward to what the next 50 years will bring.
We are proud of our life x work balance culture, and we see our Town and workplace as fun, community focused, family-friendly, thriving, charming, resilient, safe, emotionally connected, nimble, adaptable, balanced, and unique.
Position Range $109,001 - $158,051 USD
Hiring Range $109,001 - $133,526 USD