Director of Property Management

The Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is seeking a Director of Property Management for this mission-driven public agency that provides rental assistance, housing, and resident services to about 4,000 households in Everett and Snohomish County, WA. Located 28 miles north of Seattle, Everett is a vibrant city of 111,000—the largest city in Snohomish County and the county seat.

THE EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY

EHA's mission is to create affordable housing, foster healthy communities where households thrive, and replace systemic racism with equity for all. EHA owns and manages over 2,100 units of housing serving households across the income spectrum and administers over 3,700 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. EHA operates with a 2024 budget of $92 million and a team of 129 FTEs. 

THE DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Property Management serves as the Authority's primary manager of EHA-owned properties, including Project-Based Voucher-assisted units, LIHTC units, and At-Cost (non-subsidized, market rate similar) properties. This position directs the Property Management Department to ensure EHA multifamily residential assets are operated in accordance with the latest cutting-edge asset management practices to sustain the long-term physical condition and financial performance of the portfolio. The Property Management Department operates with a 2024 budget of $3.7 million and a team of 51 FTEs. 

WHY APPLY

This position is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to help lead change in an important public organization with a vital public mission. EHA is a lively, well-regarded, and growing public housing authority with ambitious plans to expand its portfolio. EHA benefits from a caring and dedicated Board and a talented, diverse, and committed staff. Led by a highly capable transitional executive director, EHA is an organization transitioning to its next generation of leadership. It is currently rebuilding its systems and recruiting its next generation of senior leaders. 

The Director of Property Management is a position critical to the success of a critical organizational mission. It is also an opportunity for a high performing property management professional to help direct EHA’s organizational rebuilding, grow the portfolio, and help lead EHA into an ambitious future. EHA does valuable work in service to the City of Everett, a congenial, diverse, vibrant, and supportive community north of Seattle. Everett offers a blend of high-quality urban amenities on an appealing small-town scale, combined with the natural beauty of the nearby Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound.