Purpose of Position: NEDCO and Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services (WNHS) are two nonprofit community development organizations that merged as of January 1, 2019. Together we serve six counties (Lane, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, Marion and Clackamas) across four offices. Our Asset Building department provides a full spectrum of services to help individuals and families gain financial stability, build assets, and achieve a stronger financial future. Homeownership for low-moderate income families has long been a cornerstone of our asset building programs, and our counselors provide education, counseling, and access to financial assistance tools to help families realize their dream of homeownership.
The Manufactured Housing Program Manager is a new position that will develop specific expertise in issues unique to owning and maintaining manufactured and modular housing. The Manager has a unique opportunity to lead our efforts in this work and will become our resident expert on all things manufactured housing, working closely with a coalition of partners and directly with clients, including those purchasing a new manufactured home, buying/selling an existing home within a park, replacing dilapidated homes, or who face displacement from a manufactured home park. The Manager also develops strong relationships with other partners (including other nonprofits and state/local government) working with buyers/owners of manufactured housing. We anticipate about a third of the time will be spent working directly with clients and two-thirds on program development and stakeholder engagement.
Development of manufactured/modular clusters and subdivisions for purchase by low-income first time homebuyers.
Gap lending on replacement of dilapidated manufactured homes.
Develop expertise in the field of housing counseling and education for manufactured housing; attend training; coordinate trainings for other Asset Building (and partner) counseling staff.
Lead (both individually and as part of the larger departmental team) comprehensive manufactured housing group education and individual counseling, which may include analysis of budget, credit and debt; evaluation of housing options; referral to reputable MH dealers and mortgage lenders; etc.
Work closely with colleagues on the asset building, repair/rehab, and lending teams to provide clients with comprehensive access to all available services.
Foster and maintain close partnerships with other offices and organizations active in manufactured housing, including attorneys, municipal staff, other housing agencies, and local social service agencies.
Bilingual English-Spanish preferred but not required.
The position will be open until filled; preference will be given to applications received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019. An application consists of a cover letter that describes how your education and experience prepare you for this position and a resume. Applications should be emailed to: karen@nedcocdc.org with subject line “Manufactured Housing Program Manager”.
NEDCO/WNHS values diversity and supports a positive, welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive. We strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding a diverse workforce strengthens our organization.
NEDCO/WNHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us.