Job Opportunity: Burlington Housing Authority Seeks New Executive Director

The Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Vermont is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director upon the retirement in March 2016 of the current Executive Director of the past 20 years. BHA assists over 2,500 low-income households with rental assistance and federally assisted housing which it owns or manages. We have a 50-person staff and annual operations of $26 million. Our portfolio includes public housing converted to RAD, Section 8 vouchers, project-based rental assistance, shelter-plus-care, and supportive housing. BHA is recognized by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as a “High Performer” agency in both its public housing and Section 8 program administration. The Board of Commissioners seeks an accomplished leader dedicated to efficiently managing federal and local resources and providing affordable and attractive living environments for those of modest means. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field; a Master’s degree is desirable. Candidates should also possess at least seven years of experience in affordable housing or a related field, with five years at an executive level. The salary for the Executive Director is competitive and open, dependent on qualifications and extent of experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.burlingtonhousing.org for more information on BHA. Applicants must send a cover letter, maximum two-page resume, expectation for compensation package, and a list of three to six professional references from sources such as board members, peers, or stakeholders to: Executive Director Search Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 Filing deadline: August 1, 2015.

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