Senior Director, Housing

This hybrid position may be based in either our Concord, NH or Portsmouth, NH office.

ABOUT GRANITE UNITED WAY: 
Granite United Way's Vision is to be the preferred way people work together to build a community that values its collective responsibility to care for each other.  Our staff at Granite United Way are integral to our ability to achieve our mission. Performance of the job duties outlined below will enable us to follow through on our promises to the communities we serve. We're looking for a dynamic candidate that can help us advance our mission is by improving the quality of people's lives through innovative strategies that promote financial stability and expand access to affordable housing and support services among individuals and families across New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director of Housing & Financial Stability plays a pivotal role in advancing Granite United Way's efforts to develop, implement, and support effective strategies for financial stability, including housing access and homelessness prevention. The Senior Director leads strategic initiatives, assesses need, manages programs (KeyConnect NH, Mission Zero Landlord Incentives, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), builds community partnerships (landlords, service providers, volunteers, funders), oversees resource development, and monitors quality and effectiveness for these vital initiatives.

The Senior Director ensures that housing and economic mobility solutions are strategically aligned with Granite United Way's broader impact portfolio and cross-sector efforts, collaborating across initiatives such as 211 NH, NH Care Connections, Public Health Networks, Family Resource Centers, and the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative to address the root causes of instability and promote long-term well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership for and oversight of the following existing housing and financial stability initiatives, including staff supervision and support; contract/budget development and quality/outcomes monitoring:
  • KeyConnect
  • Mission Zero Landlord Incentives
  • VITA
• Work across systems, both internally and externally, to understand gaps, barriers, opportunities in the areas of housing and financial stability across GUW footprint.
• Forge strong relationships with landlords, tenant advocates, government, funders, and other nonprofits to position GUW as a leader, content expert, convener, and change-maker in the areas of housing and financial stability.
• Ensure alignment and coordination across GUW Impact, Engagement, and Business Services Departments.
• Leverage and expand internal and external relationships, programs, and resources to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of housing and financial stability initiatives.
• Lead grant/contract writing, fundraising, and development efforts to ensure adequate funding for program maintenance and expansion.
• Represent GUW in housing coalitions, shape public narrative, and connect with diverse community stakeholders to promote and advance innovative solutions for long-term economic stability.
• Develop outcomes and impact reports and stories for broad stakeholder distribution.
• Engage in policy discussion and advocacy efforts to address root causes of housing instability and economic hardship.
• Promote existing initiatives and public health messaging in partnership with Marketing team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of and senior-level experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, housing, asset building, or related social impact fields.
• Proven success in driving strategy development for mission-driven organizations.
• Track record in leadership development, team-building and facilitation, and guiding internal processes to enhance organizational capacity.
• Experience working in complex institutional settings with multiple priorities and decision-makers.
• Proficiency in data-driven strategies, decision-making, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Ability to identify strategic gaps and co-create impactful initiatives aligned with stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management, delegation, and partner-building skills.
• Expertise in refining data into actionable communication strategies that advance strategic plan and organizational mission objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple tasks and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Commitment to working intentionally on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain strong, trusted, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government, nonprofit and public health systems and effective systems change strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, databases, and web-based applications (internet, email, social media).
• Ability to travel within GUW service area as required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

WHY WORK AT GRANITE UNITED WAY?

Granite United Way is committed to developing a stronger, healthier workplace and community that benefits all people. Our collaborative, purpose-driven culture is complemented by a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• 12 Paid Holidays & Generous PTO
  
• 403(B) Retirement Plan, 5% match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• SmithRX Prescription Savings
• Flexible Savings