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New Search! Vice President of Housing With ONE Neighborhood Builders!

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VICE PRESIDENT OF HOUSING

POSITION SUMMARY

Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with ONE Neighborhood Builders on the search for their new Vice President of Housing.

The Vice President of Housing will report to the President and Executive Director. The Vice President will regularly serve as the ED’s surrogate at internal and external meetings, be a member of the organization’s Senior Leadership Team, and will directly supervise three real estate project managers. The Vice President will be an essential partner to the President and Executive Director to help drive the agency’s strategic expansion. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven, entrepreneurial, highly skilled financial analyst, with verifiable real estate development acumen.

ABOUT ONE|NB

ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) is a nonprofit community development leader in Rhode Island that is expanding its work to the broader Greater Providence area while maintaining its deep roots in its historic home of Olneyville. ONE|NB’s mission is to develop affordable housing and engage neighbors to cultivate healthy, vibrant, and safe communities. Since its founding in 1988, then as Olneyville Housing Corporation, ONE|NB has developed 466 affordable apartments; 130 for-sale homes for low- to moderate-income homebuyers; and nearly 34,000 square feet of commercial and community space—totaling more than $135 million of investments. ONE|NB is the convening entity of Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone (CPO-HEZ), which brings together residents, more than five dozen community-based organizations, health professionals, local businesses, elected officials, and others to address root causes of health disparities and to improve neighborhood conditions. As the convener, ONE|NB is the backbone organization of this collective-impact initiative to increase economic mobility for residents in Central Providence. ONE|NB also created the first free community wireless network in Rhode Island, providing high-speed broadband to nearly 3000 unique users in the Olneyville neighborhood.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

In June of 2020, ONE|NB established the following strategic direction. ONE|NB is poised to soon reveal its 2023-2028 updated strategy. This new strategy builds on the organization’s recent successes and will not reflect a significant departure. Robust Housing Development and Quality Real Estate Management will remain a signature focus for ONE|NB in the years to come.

Robust Housing Development and Quality Real Estate Management

ONE|NB will expand the availability of affordable, high-quality homes through the production, preservation, and acquisition of residential and mixed-used properties within their historic home of Olneyville and across Greater Providence.

Addressing Root Causes of Health Disparities

ONE|NB will engage residents and community-based organizations in their nine Central Providence neighborhoods to generate the social and economic conditions that prolong life expectancy and work to eradicate systemic barriers that lead to health disparities.

Embracing Innovation and Building the Community Development Field

ONE|NB will emerge as a thought leader in the field by distilling the lessons learned from developing and managing housing and convening residents and community organizations. They will participate in local and regional community development conversations, produce research and case studies, and amplify the impact of their community partners.

Real Estate Development SUMMARY

Residential

ONE|NB has developed 598 affordable rental and for-sale homes in historically-disinvested neighborhoods since 1990 – of which 187 have been developed in the last five years alone. The organization presently owns 454 apartments, providing high-quality, affordable housing for Rhode Island families. ONE|NB has completed 11 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects, totaling over $136 million of investment.

ONE|NB’s housing development pipeline includes projects in four municipalities (Providence, East Providence, Central Falls, and Cumberland), totaling 433 rental apartments and 20-for sale homes. These new projects will begin coming on-line in November/December 2023, with the last development having an anticipated completion date of spring 2027.  When completed, this influx of new housing will represent a near doubling of their existing portfolio.

ONE|NB’s pipeline projects include the development of service-enriched housing for persons experiencing homelessness, medically frail older adults, and youth aging out of foster care. ONE|NB develops these service-enriched projects in concert with social service partners. The development and integration of service-enriched apartments in larger mixed-income projects (serving <30% AMI to market-rate) is an important element to ONE|NB’s approach to housing development.

Commercial

ONE|NB has developed 20 commercial spaces, which totals 34,900 square feet and currently leased to local businesses and community-based organizations – supporting entrepreneurs, artists, and child development agencies. They recently purchased a prominent commercial development that is partially occupied and that will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project.

Asset Management

ONE|NB hires a third-party property management company to manage day to day leasing, maintenance, compliance, and rent collections of its rental portfolio. ONE|NB oversees this company and puts in place long-term strategies to maximize cash flow, prevent evictions, ensure timely capital improvements, and adapts program set asides to reflect market realities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This full-time position is charged with leading and integrating three key responsibilities: housing development, resident services, and asset management. The emphasis of this position is on creating beautiful spaces for low-income families and households who have experienced trauma so that they may enjoy housing stability.  While ONE|NB’s real estate work is not exclusively affordable residential development – commercial development as well as moderate-income and market-rate residential development are also components of our work – this is the primary focus on the position.

  • Strategic Leadership: A member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President will work closely with the CEO and the other team members to guide the overarching strategic direction of the organization. The team ensures ONE|NB’s organizational culture and values are promoted in everything we do and that the organization’s commitment to equity, learning, and continuous quality improvement t are supported. The Vice President will attend all board of director meetings and will represent the President and Executive Director at internal and external meetings when she is not able to be present. In addition, the Vice President will oversee three direct reports, who in turn manage a collective team of 6 team members.
  • Real Estate Development: The Vice President will lead all existing real estate activities and work closely with the President on new business development. In the first few years, the VP will focus on moving the existing real estate development pipeline through pre-development into construction and leasing. ONE|NB’s existing real estate development pipeline includes projects utilizing the 4% LIHTC, 9% LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, a variety of RI state and municipal “soft second” sources, and debt. While not presently included in any of ONE|NB’s capital stacks, experience with New Market Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits would be a plus. ONE|NB also seeks to continuously innovate its real estate development activities – through geographic expansion, enhancing the income-diversity of its residents, utilizing new financing mechanisms, introducing new construction techniques, and developing new partnerships. The development division has four team members.
  • Resident Services: The delivery and coordination of high-quality resident services is of utmost importance to ONE|NB. Because of our commitment to developing housing for persons who have experienced homelessness; have been involved in the criminal justice system, foster care, or other institution; and require accessible and service-enriched housing, it is vital that we provide culturally competent services to ensure all our residents remain at a minimum stably housed, and ideally, thrive. The Resident Services division includes three staff at full complement.
  • Asset Management: The Vice President will direct the work of three staff who work in the asset management division. ONE|NB has 13 affiliated corporate entities (Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Corporations) that own their real estate holdings, A third-party property management company manages the rental portfolio. This area of work also includes serving as managing agent for three Condominium Associations. The Asset Management division is responsible for the facility-management of ONE|NB’s office building, numerous small community spaces located in Providence, and vacant properties owned and awaiting redevelopment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced, results-oriented professional with an exceptional work-ethic, committed to racial equity and advancing anti-racism practices, and to the vision and values of ONE|NB. In addition, the following standards will generally define the successful Vice President of Housing:

  • Bachelor’s degree at a minimum, advanced degree (master’s degree in business administration, real estate finance, or public administration) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of related professional experience inclusive of a minimum of 10 years senior management experience related to the following: real estate development, community development, and/or financial management.
  • Experience in all phases of affordable housing desired, with experience in developing, closing, and monitoring owners’ responsibilities of LIHTC projects required.
  • Experience with, and enjoyment of, supervising team members, and leading high-performing teams through growth and change.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders and partner with internal teams to lead to successful outcomes.
  • Enjoys fast-paced and challenging work environment and collaborating with a broad diversity of staff and partners.
  • Adaptable and skilled at multi-tasking.
  • Mission-driven and passionate about ONE|NB and related constituencies.
  • Good sense of self and strong personal presence.
  • A willingness to work hard and creatively solve problems for which the answers are not always obvious.
  • Knowledge of Rhode Island community development field and key stakeholders desired.

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

The Vice President of Housing will be required to work a full-time schedule with some flexibility required on nights and weekends.

ONE|NB offers a robust benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance), a retirement plan with matching contribution, a generous allotment of paid holiday and personal/vacation time, and an inspiring and innovative organizational culture.

This role offers flexibility to work remotely an estimated two days per week.

Candidates are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, though vaccination is strongly recommended.

The salary range for this role is $105,000-$125,000 annually. The compensation range is competitive and is commensurate based on experience.

ONE|NB works to dismantle all forms of discrimination. They fight the systems that oppress people from a vast range of identities and experiences. Cultivating a team that embodies the diverse experiences of Central Providence communities is essential to these aspirations. They strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals; people with disabilities; members of LGBTQQ+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, via email to cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Director of Community Impact with ONE Neighborhood Builders

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ABOUT THE SEARCH

Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Providence, RI’s ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) on the national search for their founding Director of Community Impact. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Community Impact is responsible for leading ONE|NB’s collective impact initiatives to drive measurable economic and social opportunity gains for residents in Central Providence. By serving as the backbone of Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone (CPO-HEZ), ONE|NB brings to bear its community development, convening, resource development, and financial management capacities.

The Director is responsible for building ONE Neighborhood Builders’ identity as a respected convener among a broad spectrum of neighborhood residents, organizational partners, funders, and local officials/policymakers and as a capable backbone organization. Responsibilities include driving the external strategies and relationships, internal functions, community engagement, communications, and data/evaluation efforts that relate to ONE|NB’s collective impact initiatives. This is a highly strategic, collaborative, and facilitative role that requires a combination of strategic, communications, and relationship-building savviness.

ABOUT ONE|NB

The mission of ONE|NB is to develop affordable housing and engage neighbors across greater Providence to cultivate healthy, vibrant, and safe communities. At full complement, ONE|NB has 25 full-time equivalent team members. ONE|NB is a NeighborWorks America charter member and is governed by an active Board of Directors consisting of 11 members. The organization’s annual operating budget is $4.8 million, of which over $3 million is raised annually from government agencies, private foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

Over the next three years, they will accomplish our mission through:

  • Robust Housing Development and Quality Real Estate Management

ONE|NB will expand the availability of affordable, high-quality homes through the production, preservation, and acquisition of residential and mixed-used properties within our historic home of Olneyville and across Greater Providence.

  • Addressing Root Causes of Health Disparities

ONE|NB will engage residents and community-based organizations in our nine Central Providence neighborhoods to generate the social and economic conditions that prolong life expectancy and work to eradicate systemic barriers that lead to health disparities.

  • Embracing Innovation and Building the Community Development Field

ONE|NB will emerge as a thought leader in the field by distilling the lessons learned from developing and managing housing and convening residents and community organizations. We will participate in local and regional community development conversations, produce research and case studies, and amplify the impact of our community partners.

ABOUT CPO-HEZ

Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone is a place-based, collective-impact effort that is convened by ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) with the goal of closing ‘opportunity gaps’ experienced by residents in the nine neighborhoods located in the 02908 and 02909 ZIP codes of Providence, Rhode Island: Elmhurst, Federal Hill, Hartford, Manton, Mount Pleasant, Olneyville, Silver Lake, Smith Hill, and Valley. CPO-HEZ seeks to close opportunity gaps related to income, health, wealth, and safety through a focus on five strategy areas: affordable housing, supportive services, quality jobs, local business development, and early education. While these are not the exclusive domains of CPO-HEZ, they are the essential components.

CPO-HEZ brings together residents, more than five dozen community-based organizations, health professionals, local businesses, elected officials, and others to address root causes of health disparities and to improve neighborhood conditions. ONE|NB is the backbone organization of this collective-impact initiative to increase economic mobility for residents in Central Providence.

In 2022, ONE|NB is leading the creation of a 10-year Central Providence Road Map for the sustainability and scaling of Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone.  The Director will be charged with successfully leading implementation of the Road Map.

Learn more at https://oneneighborhoodbuilders.org.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Community Impact is responsible for:

Leadership

  • Providing visionary, adaptive leadership, modeling the values of collective impact and fostering a culture that reflects them.
  • Overseeing systems to share governance, decision-making, resources, communications, and coordination of programs across the partnerships.
  • Helping resolve disputes or disagreements in direction or miscommunications among workgroups and partners.

Strategic Coherence

  • Articulating the “big picture” of the collective vision and strategies that contribute to success to build support and engagement.
  • Guiding community analyses in order to understand gaps, needs, and opportunities, and developing priorities and coordinating supporting activities of partners.
  • Moving the Central Providence Road Map from vision to implementation.
  • Orienting and motivating all partners toward outcomes while ensuring strong processes.

Working with Community Partners

  • Coordinating research, programs, and other activities with initiative partners to minimize redundancies and align strategies and resources.
  • Updating outreach and resource development strategies as new needs emerge.
  • Develop sub-granting relationships to ensure accountability.
  • Coordinating with other projects and coalitions in the neighborhood and issue areas to maintain a full understanding of the current landscape of relevant activities and integrating their work appropriately into the Central Providence vision.

Community Engagement

  • Establishing and maintaining visibility in all Central Providence neighborhoods.
  • Connecting residents to the CPO-HEZ strategies and initiatives in ways that allow for genuine resident voice and governance
  • Creating strong relationships with community leaders.

Communications

  • Communicating the objectives of the Central Providence Road Map to the community and potential partners, including foundations and major donors.
  • Facilitating communications between partners, other organizations, policymakers, and residents through regular meetings, calls, email updates, reports, or more.

Facilitation and Backbone Support

  • Coordinating the internal capacities and resources needed to serve as a backbone organization.
  • Cultivating excellent working relationships external senior leaders involved in this initiative in a way that can inspire collective actions without formal authority.

Data Collection, Analysis, and Learning

  • Overseeing the development and implementation of a shared measurement system that will track common outcomes and indicators across the initiative and use results to inform learning and continuous improvement.
  • Monitoring results of macro-level economic mobility data points, as collected by the RI Data Ecosystem, and use this data to inform initiatives.

Management

  • Supervising the Assistant Director of Place-Based Initiatives, Assistant Director of Community Impact, and the Community Engagement Specialist.
  • Serving on the ONE|NB leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be a self-directed, highly organized, exceptional communicator and professional who is committed to the vision and values of ONE|NB and the collective impact approach. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of ten years of work experience in a relevant field, with at least three years of experience providing effective support to a collaborative or collective impact initiative in a highly visible role. A Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree, or equivalent work experience, strongly preferred.

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

  • Effectively managing, organizing, and coordinating projects, programs, people, information flow, and resources in formal and informal structures.
  • Systems-level thinking with proven ability to make change within complex, integrated systems or ecosystems.
  • Balancing high-level strategy, day-to-day implementation, and reflection/learning.
  • Diplomacy, conflict resolution, relationship-building, and interpersonal savvy within a network-based environment.
  • Comfort in group facilitation.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Managing a budget in a complex and changing environment.
  • Operating successfully within a senior leadership team and collaborative governance structure.

Successful performance of this role requires:

  • A balanced orientation towards results and good process.
  • Deep knowledge of place-based work in diverse communities with a focus on approaches that are collaborative, long-term, and contribute to a big-picture vision for long-term success
  • Proven experience building relationships and forging meaningful partnerships
  • Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to connect the dots for yourself and articulate for others.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to give and receive feedback.
  • Willingness to work hard and take direction—but also creatively solve problems for which the answers are not always obvious.
  • Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

The Director of Community Impact will be required to work a full-time schedule with some flexibility required on nights and weekends.

ONE|NB offers a robust benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance), a retirement plan with matching contribution, a generous allotment of paid holiday and personal/vacation time, and an inspiring and innovative organizational culture.

This role offers flexibility to work remotely an estimated two times per week initially and greater flexibility once established in the role.

Candidates are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, though vaccination is strongly recommended.

The salary range for this role is $85,000-$125,000 annually. Compensation range is competitive and is commensurate based on experience.

ONE|NB works to dismantle all forms of discrimination. We fight the systems that oppress people from a vast range of identities and experiences. Cultivating a team that embodies the diverse experiences of Central Providence communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals; people with disabilities; members of LGBTQQ+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, via email to cindy@pillarsearch.com. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.