Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career improving the lives of people most in need? The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) has jobs across the country in impact investing, technical assistance, program development, and more, all with the goal of enhancing our mission to build homes and communities for the poorest of the poor in the most rural areas.

HAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

HAC is Hiring a Manager of the Center for Rural Multifamily Housing Preservation (CRMHP)

The Manager of the Center for Rural Multifamily Housing Preservation (CRMHP) will be the entrepreneurial leader of the CRMHP, providing leadership, subject matter expertise and day-to-day oversight of the Center’s work.

Goals:

  • Reinforce and expand HAC’s role as a leading thought partner and expert on preservation of rural housing.
  • Build out HAC’s 515 technical assistance work.
  • Increase 515 preservation by nonprofit developers and housing authorities through improved resources and policies.
  • Preserve as many Sections 515 and other rural multifamily properties as possible.

The RRHPC Manager will collaborate across HAC’s divisions to accomplish these goals

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HAC is Hiring an External Affairs Specialist

Position Description

We are looking for a dynamic and creative communications professional to expand HAC’s corporate communications and culture of storytelling. The External Affairs Specialist will take a lead role in creating and executing the organization’s communications strategy, developing content and key messages for external audiences that highlight the incredible impacts of HAC’s work, and position the organization as the “Voice” of rural America. Working in the Office of the CEO, reporting to the Development Manager and partnering with a Communications and Outreach Manager, public policy team, and HAC’s executive team, the External Affairs Specialist is the champion and ambassador for HAC’s visibility and storytelling. This individual will generate content that supports HAC’s goals around policy and advocacy, fundraising, and thought leadership. The associate will help develop materials such as blog posts and articles, presentations, speeches and/or talking points, donor outreach, op-eds, and videos. The specialist will also manage HAC’s social media activities.

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HAC is Hiring a Research Assistant

The Research Assistant contributes to research projects and helps support the Housing Assistance Council’s (HAC’s) research, data, information, and policy efforts. The Research Assistant works closely with HAC’s Director of Research and the entire Research and Information team at HAC. The Housing Assistance Council’s Research team is widely recognized as a leading source of research, data and information for community-based practitioners, public and private stakeholders, and policymakers working on issues that impact rural communities. A strong candidate will bring analytic rigor and a deep desire to help rural people and places thrive. The position comes with a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work in an innovative and mission-focused environment.

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HAC is Hiring a Senior Loan Officer

The Senior Loan Officer provides oversight and supervision to a team that performs a series of lending activities, including loan structuring, underwriting, marketing, and research and product development in HAC’s Loan Fund Department. This individual develops, organizes, coordinates, recommends, and implements systems to ensure that appropriate loan underwriting due diligence is completed.

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HAC is hiring a Portfolio Management Associate

The Portfolio Management Associate is responsible for all aspects of loan closing and loan disbursements for an assigned portfolio of loans made to entities engaged in affordable housing activities in rural communities throughout the United States.

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HAC is Hiring a Loan Asset Management Intern

The Loan Asset Management Intern is part of HAC’s lending team and will gain valuable work experience participating in projects that contribute to the success of the mission of our organization, while reporting to the Senior Asset Manager. The position be approximately 32 hours per week, with a stipend of $15-18 per hour commensurate with experience/responsibilities. Internship will run from the end of May through August 2024.

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HAC is Hiring Housing Specialists (Community Builder)

The Community Builder plays a crucial role in advancing HAC’s mission, engaging in a range of responsibilities and special projects that focus on place, people, and community-based strategies. With a primary emphasis on developing and sustaining the capacity to improve housing and communities in rural areas, the Community Builder provides direct technical assistance, coaching, and training to nonprofit organizations, local and regional government agencies, and others. This role is key in facilitating affordable housing and community and economic development opportunities through state and federal programs.

HAC is seeking to hire six (6) Community Builders, each bringing expertise in one or more of the following areas: Financial Management and Accountability, Real Estate Finance, Construction Management, Housing on Native American Lands, Community and Public Facilities, Homeless Prevention and Assistance, and Homeowner Rehabilitation.

This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the contiguous United States, within a two-hour drive of a major airport, enabling efficient travel as needed.

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