Affordable Housing Program Manager chez City of Englewood

ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ENGLEWOOD

Englewood is expanding attainable, high-quality housing so residents can thrive, families can focus on health and opportunity, and neighborhoods remain vibrant. The City partners with residents, developers, nonprofits, and regional agencies to grow the number and variety of affordable homes.

• Market context – Median rent in Arapahoe County is $1,756 (about $70,240 annual income to afford at 30%). In Englewood, 52% of renters and 18% of homeowners are cost-burdened.
• Long-range planning – A 20-year affordable housing plan guides policies, funding, and measurable outcomes.
• Community engagement – A resident task force collaborates with the City to shape recommendations and priorities.
• Projects delivered – Broadway Lofts and The Foundry Apartments provide income-restricted homes close to transit and services.
• Trails at Lehow (82 units) welcomed residents in June 2024 and held a grand opening in August, 2024.
• Funding tools – The City monitors and pursues grants and technical assistance, including opportunities under Proposition 123.
• Policy alignment – Housing strategies are coordinated with the Englewood Forward Comprehensive Plan.
• Regional collaboration – Ongoing coordination with Littleton, Sheridan, and the Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Committee.
• Public communication – The “Home is Key” campaign, regular Council updates, and a website dashboard track progress and performance metrics.

How to learn more – Eligibility, availability, and project updates are available at englewoodco.gov/housing.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the City Manager’s Office with strong collaboration with the Community Development Department and Innovative Housing Concepts (Englewood Housing Authority). The Affordable Housing Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, communicating, and reporting on a long-range affordable housing plan. The incumbent will keep up to date on laws, grants, and regulations related to affordable housing, and partner with community members, city council, developers, the housing authority, and others to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to affordable housing in the City. This position is a two-year term.

POSITION DETAILS AND KEY DUTIES

• Leads development and management of a 20-year affordable housing plan.
• With outside assistance and in collaboration with city staff and the Englewood City Council, develop and manage a 20-year long-range affordable housing plan.
• Develops budgets, schedules, work plans and cost estimates/projections.
• Develops communication plans and strategies for stakeholders and provides updates on project activities and information on risks and ideas for mitigation
• Collects and reports on data towards the achievement of performance metrics included in the plan.

Partnerships

• Cultivates relationships with diverse stakeholders to identify and advance collective goals.
• Stakeholders include but are not limited to:
  • Innovative Housing Concepts (a.k.a. Englewood Housing Authority)
  • Apartment building owners
  • Homeowners
  • Housing developers (including those specializing in affordable housing)
  • Englewood Public Schools
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Committee

Policy Development

• Partners with the City’s Community Development Department to develop affordable housing policies designed to advance principles included in the 20-year long-range affordable housing plan and which are consistent with the Englewood Forward Comprehensive Plan and the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Task Force
• Provides advice, guidance, and support to the Planning and Zoning Division (Community Development Department) in making recommendations relative to affordable housing code changes to Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission

Grant and Technical Assistance Management

• Stays up to date on grant and funding opportunities to assist affordable housing development and management
• Analyzes grant opportunities, in partnership with stakeholders, to determine whether applying for specific grants would lead to beneficial outcomes for the City and its partners
• Applies for grant and technical assistance program funding and, if successful in receiving awards, manages and coordinates the implementation of grant-funded programs and initiatives
• Coordinates the City’s participation in seeking and utilizing affordable housing funding associated with Proposition 123

Regional Strategy Development

• Participates in the regional Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Committee to stay up to date on actions of the community, including the completion of a permanent supportive housing study
• Regularly meets with representatives of the Cities of Littleton and Sheridan to identify opportunities for collaboration on affordable housing strategy

Communication

• Partners with the City’s Communications Department to implement the “Home is Key” campaign to engage the community in affordable housing challenges and opportunities
• Reports on 20-year long-range affordable housing plan milestones to Council and the general public
• Maintains a page on the City’s website with the 20-year long range affordable housing plan, including a dashboard with plan progress and key performance indicators

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is someone who will:

• Have a working knowledge of State of Colorado housing laws and regulations, the affordable housing continuum, and grant opportunities
• Partner with city departments and external entities to achieve mutual outcomes
• Develops and implements, with partners, creative solutions to meet Council goals relative to affordable housing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, economic development, public affairs, public policy, real estate, or a similar field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience in research and data analysis, related to housing or public policy development and implementation required. 
• Preferred experience in housing policy and/or development.

SALARY RANGE

$75,671 to $113,507 annual pay rate

Expected hiring range of $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Voluntary insurance plans include:
  • Accident insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), City-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, voluntary life and dependent life,
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Free access to the City’s recreation centers and discounts at the City-owned golf course
• Employer Contributions to retirement plan
• 128 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
• 80 hours of sick time each year

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE

Visit the City of Englewood’s Job Site at englewoodco.gov/careers to apply for this position.

Resumes are required, and cover letters articulating the applicant’s vision for this position are strongly encouraged. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with applicants strongly encouraged to submit their application materials by Wednesday, October 1st at 5:00pm. 

For more information, you can review the Affordable Housing Program Manager Recruitment Brochure HERE.