Executive Director – Northampton Housing Authority

The Northampton Housing Authority (NHA) seeks an experienced, mission driven, and innovative executive director to lead and manage its programs, properties, and contracts. Candidates for this position should be passionate about public service and committed to expanding opportunities and improving the quality of life for residents of the Northampton Housing Authority. Required Minimum Qualifications: Eight (8) years of experience in public or private housing, community development, public administration, or a closely related field that demonstrates strong management and organizational skills. Evidence of effective leadership and private industry business skills will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. At least three (3) years of supervisory experience of a staff of ten (10) or more is required. Excellent written and verbal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships with local officials, boards and board members, residents, funding agencies, employees, and other members of the community. Candidates must also possess experience working with people of various socio-economic backgrounds. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a concentration in business administration, public administration, social services or a related field. While not required to apply certification as a property manager or similar classification by a nationally recognized housing or real estate organization or by certification as a MPHA of an EOHLC-approved Massachusetts Public Housing.Administrator Certification Program is desirable and must be obtained within the first year of employment. The annual salary range is between $166,370 – $184,856 per year depending upon experience, certifications, and in accordance with the EOHLC Executive Director Salary Schedule/Calculation worksheet. The work week is 37.5 hrs. per week and includes a generous benefit portfolio. Candidates should apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to MassNAHRO, 990 Washington Street, Suite 209, Dedham, MA 02026, ATTN: Northampton E.D. Search or email info@massnahro.org. For a complete job description go to: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:055a0776-e961-4520-8173-3ee20b78541b The closing date is close of business on April 13, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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