Vice President of Housing

Job Title: Vice President of Housing Reports To: Chief Operating Officer ABOUT COMMONPOINT At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all. ABOUT THE ROLE To realize our vision of expanding into affordable and supportive housing, Commonpoint is hiring a Vice President of Housing, situated within the Operations Department. The VP of Housing will lead Commonpoint’s efforts to become a high-impact developer, owner, and operator of affordable and supportive housing, building on the agency’s extensive programmatic strengths particularly in youth services and workforce development to shape a high-quality, mission-aligned housing portfolio. This role will oversee strategy, pipeline development, project execution, partnerships, and integration of housing with Commonpoint’s wrap around services. The VP reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Across the agency, Vice Presidents are responsible for supporting effective operations, ensuring compliance, and translating organizational goals into daily practice through collaboration, organization, and accountability. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Impact & Data Strategy: Develop and implement a long-term housing development strategy, including project pipeline, geographic targeting, and growth goals. Ensure all development and operational decisions are grounded in data-informed analysis, including financial modeling, community needs assessments, and performance tracking. Establish KPIs for housing development, operations, resident outcomes, and service integration. Prepare regular reports for senior leadership and the Board. Financial Stewardship: Oversee project financial feasibility, including budgeting, capital stack development, LIHTC modeling, operating pro forma, and risk analysis. Manage relationships with lenders, investors, tax credit syndicators, and public agencies (HPD, HCR, DHS, DOHMH, OTDA, etc.). Establish systems and processes to ensure strong long-term financial performance of Commonpoint’s housing portfolio, including refinancing, asset management strategies, and capital planning. Collaborate with Finance on revenue forecasting, grants, and capital funding requirements. People & Talent Development: Build and oversee a high-performing housing and real estate team, including development, asset management, and property operations functions as they grow. Partner with HR to recruit, mentor, and retain staff with expertise in affordable housing, supportive housing, and community development. Foster a culture of accountability, mission alignment, professional growth, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Partnerships & External Relations: Represent Commonpoint with public agencies, elected officials, neighborhood stakeholders, community boards, and private development partners. Cultivate strategic partnerships with architects, engineers, consultants, co-developers, and service partners. Lead public approval processes, community engagement, and messaging around housing initiatives. Position Commonpoint as a trusted, community-rooted housing developer aligned with best practices from peer organizations. Cross-Department Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with program divisions supportive services, workforce, older adult programs, and youth services to ensure deep integration of services into housing operations. Align housing strategies with Commonpoint’s broader organizational goals, DEI commitments, and programmatic strengths. Ensure effective communication across departments during project development, construction, lease-up, and ongoing operations. Operations, Safety & Risk Management: Develop and oversee an asset management strategy, including compliance, regulatory reporting, preventative maintenance, and financial performance. Ensure high quality property management whether internal or contracted aligned with best practices in stable tenancy, trauma-informed approaches, and resident engagement. Anticipate, assess, and mitigate project-level and portfolio-level risks throughout development and operations. Ensure full compliance with funder, lender, and regulatory requirements across the housing portfolio. QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, real estate, finance, or related field preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, community development, real estate finance, supportive housing, or property operations. Track record of leading LIHTC and/or supportive housing projects from concept through closing and construction. Strong financial analysis skills and proficiency with development models, pro forma, and capital planning. Broad relationships and stellar reputation within the affordable housing industry. Demonstrated experience building teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder projects. Strong proficiency in Google Suite and data management systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus. Experience with mission-driven nonprofit housing development Familiarity with NYC and NYS affordable and supportive housing programs, including capital funding sources and regulatory requirements. Experience integrating supportive services with housing operations. Bilingual skills are welcomed. KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR VP ROLE: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable plans. Exceptional communicator able to collaborate across programs and represent the organization externally. Skilled negotiator and relationship builder. Strong project management discipline with attention to detail and deadlines. Commitment to equity, community voice, and resident-centered operations. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission driven commitment to equity and transparency. To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure. Our total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being, growth, and recognition. Current benefits include: Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options. Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities. Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies. Professional development and education support to foster career growth. Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance. Employee discounts on programs and services. Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations. Long-service severance upon retirement. Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Tbenaderet@commonpoint.org with the subject: Vice President of Housing. #J-18808-Ljbffr