Assistant Director for Lending & Homeownership

DevNW
Any Location, OR
Category Operations
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as our next Assistant Director for Lending & Homeownership, overseeing DevNW's homeownership initiatives, including Community Land Trust (CLT) sales, down payment assistance programs, mortgage lending partnerships, and more. This role requires leadership, strategic planning, project management, and operational problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reducing systemic barriers to housing and wealth-building.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in affordable housing, mortgage lending, community development finance, homeownership programs, Community Land Trusts, real estate development, or related fields.
  • Current Oregon Mortgage Loan Originator license and NMLS SAFE Act compliance required.
  • Knowledge of Community Land Trust (CLT) homeownership models, including ground leases, CCRs, and affordable homeownership transactions.
  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, and operational problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams, funders, agencies, and community partners.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reducing systemic barriers to housing and wealth-building.

Benefits

  • Generous employer contributions to health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave
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