The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) has provided housing opportunities to San Antonio residents for over 70 years and is among the largest housing authorities in the nation.  SAHA, created in 1937, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of San Antonio to staggered two-year terms.  The agency is committed to serving individuals and families by providing and preserving public housing units, creating a safer and healthier environment, and improving the quality of life for more than 65,000 residents.  SAHA owns and manages approximately 6,175 public housing and 6,600 affordable-housing units and administers more than 12,000 federal Housing Choice (Section 8) rental assistance vouchers.  SAHA has 584 employees and an annual operating budget of $182 million and has a current value of more than $500 million in assets. 

The Director of Community Development Initiatives reports to the President/CEO and is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of the agency’s community economic development programs designed to integrate SAHA’s housing, economic and social development goals.  The Director manages approximately 30 staff within the division and has the primary responsibilities of community development, program implementation, job training/creation, resident leadership training, partnership building, volunteer recruitment, public presentations/speaking, administrative details and maintaining files.  A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business, Sociology, Public Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.  Five years of increasingly responsible executive-level experience in community economic development, housing-based initiatives, social services, and community building/community organizing is required.  Salary range is $82,576 - $108,038.  SAHA offers an attractive benefits package.  First review of applicants will take place on November 25, 2011; position is open until filled.  To apply, visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com and follow the prompt to apply online by creating an applicant profile.  Detailed brochure is available.  Questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Renee Narloch at reneen@bobmurrayassoc.com or call 850-391-0000.  Pursuant to Texas Open Records law, applications and resumes are subject to disclosure.