VP, Housing & Community Development

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Vice President of Housing & Community Development overseeing housing growth and partnerships for Volunteers of America in California and Nevada. Driving strategic initiatives to combat homelessness and ensure long-term housing stability.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the organization’s housing growth, public and private-sector partnerships, and community development strategy across California and Nevada
Bring deep expertise in housing policy, public and private funding systems, regional planning, and homelessness response
Shape housing solutions that move individuals and families from homelessness to long-term stability
Advance VOA’s mission and strategic plan by expanding access to permanent supportive and affordable housing
Strengthen public and private funding pipelines
Enhance VOA’s leadership role within regional homelessness systems
Drive long-term housing and community development solutions at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
A minimum of 10 years of leadership in housing, community development, or homelessness systems
Demonstrated experience working with federal housing programs, state housing and community development agencies, and local governments, and housing authorities
Direct involvement in development or deployment of housing funding programs preferred
Experience working with government and nonprofit sectors preferred
A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required
Must have a reliable vehicle for work use (mileage will be reimbursed)
Ability to work flexible hours and travel is required
Must undergo a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick pay
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
short-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

housing policypublic funding systemsprivate funding systemsregional planninghomelessness responsehousing funding programscommunity development

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic planningpartnership developmentcommunity engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree