Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Planning and Development is responsible for leading Keene Housing’s real estate development and preservation activities. Consistent with Keene Housing’s strategic plan, this position will oversee all phases of development—from identifying and acquiring new development sites to leading the team that secures grants and financing, overseeing design teams, securing approvals, and navigating regulatory and financial closings. Equally important is the responsibility for repositioning and recapitalizing Keene Housing’s existing portfolio to ensure long-term sustainability, quality, and affordability. This position will collaborate with the Director of Facilities and Assets to ensure that projects meet construction timelines and budgets and the Director of Housing to ensure that relocations and lease-ups are timely and compliant with relevant regulatory, financial and contractual obligations. 

This is a hands-on role for a strategic and experienced housing professional who can manage multiple complex projects, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and help push the organization towards its short and long-term development and preservation goals. The Director of Planning and Development acts as a key member of the senior leadership team, and collaborates closely with Keene Housing’s Facilities and Assets, Finance, and Housing departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in urban planning, public administration, real estate, finance, architecture, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, real estate finance, or asset repositioning.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success in completing multiple affordable housing developments (new construction and/or rehab), including securing and closing LIHTC financing.