While this role is intended to be filled as a full-time employee position, we will also consider experienced consultants with an established business who can provide services on a contractual basis.
Position Summary:The Associate Director, Affordable Housing Initiatives manages programs and projects for MBA's Affordable Housing Initiatives group. The position plays a key role in advancing the objectives MBA's CONVERGENCE* initiative by managing projects, facilitating collaboration across its national network of partners, and supporting the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen the initiative's reach and impact.
The Associate Director manages multiple projects from planning through execution, anticipates needs, coordinates stakeholders, and ensures timely completion of deliverables. The position also supports communication and knowledge sharing across the CONVERGENCE network, including developing compelling content and presentations that highlight successes, sharing lessons learned, and demonstrating the value of participation to MBA members and industry partners.
Working closely with the Vice President, Affordable Housing Initiatives, the Associate Director contributes ideas and recommendations to improve program effectiveness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance organizational priorities. The position requires strong project management, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, as well as initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently. This is an individual contributor role.
* Launched by the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2019, CONVERGENCE is an initiative to expand access to homeownership through innovative community partnerships. CONVERGENCE brings together local and national partners to accelerate existing efforts and test new, locally driven solutions to persistent housing challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Plans, coordinates, and manages multiple CONVERGENCE projects and initiatives from development through implementation. Establishes project timelines, deliverables, and action plans; coordinates internal and external stakeholders; monitors progress; anticipates challenges; and identifies solutions to ensure successful execution.
- Develops and manages activities that strengthen collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing across the CONVERGENCE network. Facilitates connections between local practitioners, national industry partners, and other stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Supports the development and implementation of strategies to increase MBA member participation in CONVERGENCE. Identifies opportunities and recommends approaches to strengthen member engagement, demonstrate the value of participation, and support members' affordable housing objectives.
- Manages content development and ongoing maintenance of the CONVERGENCE Knowledge Hub, including writing original content, soliciting and coordinating contributions from internal and external partners, and collaborating with external vendors on website updates. Ensures that resources, insights, and lessons learned from across the network are accessible and relevant to MBA members and other housing industry stakeholders.
- Develops compelling written content, presentations, and other communications materials that highlight CONVERGENCE activities, successes, and lessons learned. Delivers presentations and communicates effectively with MBA leadership, members, prospective partners, and external stakeholders to demonstrate the value and impact of CONVERGENCE, build awareness, and encourage engagement
- Plans and coordinates meetings, workshops, webinars, and other stakeholder activities in collaboration with internal and external partners for CONVERGENCE and other team initiatives. Manages logistics, develops meeting materials, coordinates participants, and supports effective engagement and follow-up.
- Supports the implementation and administration of CONVERGENCE and other team initiatives, including creating and maintaining reports, summaries, and other materials for MBA leadership, the CONVERGENCE Collaborative Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
- Attends relevant industry meetings, conferences, and events to stay informed about affordable housing issues, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to expanding homeownership opportunities. Shares relevant insights and information to inform CONVERGENCE activities and other team priorities.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in program or project management focused on affordable housing, community development, or similar nonprofit field.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple projects or initiatives, including developing work plans, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including developing high-quality written materials, reports, and presentations and delivering clear, compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences.
- Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with external partners and collaborating with stakeholders across organizations.
- Experience planning and coordinating meetings, convenings, educational programs, or other stakeholder engagement activities.
The current recruitment range for this role is $110,000 - 117,000
