Housing Location Program Manager

Updated: February 5, 2026
Annual Salary: $87,775 -$117,626.90
Status: Full Time, Regular
Reports to: Director of Supportive Housing
Closing Date: February 19, 2026


TO APPLY

A Marin Housing application must be completed and returned in order to be considered for this position by the final closing date, February 19, 2026.

WHO WE ARE...

If you would like to work with a great collaborative group and through exciting changes, come join our team! Our purpose is to assist low- and moderate-income people to secure and maintain quality, affordable housing. The Marin Housing Authority (“MHA”) is a small, dynamic agency, well-respected in our field. The Housing Choice Voucher and the Public Housing programs have been either a high performer or a standard performer in the past few years. We serve thousands of people through a wide range of programs and services, including public housing for families, seniors and the disabled; housing choice vouchers (Section 8); supportive housing services for special needs populations; rental assistance payments; and financial and technical assistance for moderate-income first-time homebuyers and low-income homeowners. We have about 65 employees.



ABOUT THE POSITION:

Marin Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking a Housing Locator Manager to lead and strengthen housing placement efforts for individuals and families participating in MHA rental assistance programs. This position plays a key leadership role in addressing housing barriers, expanding landlord partnerships, and supporting housing stability for some of Marin County’s most vulnerable residents.

MHA is seeking a compassionate, assertive person to manage our Housing department. This management position is responsible for managing staff and the housing search assistance process to participating families and individuals and provide continuing support to participants. The position requires good communication skills, ability to encourage and support clients, especially those with disabilities, work well with landlords, and maintain records and files. The Housing Program Manager works closely with Housing Choice Voucher Housing staff and will need to become very familiar with Housing Choice Voucher regulations and procedures to assist clients. The work requires initiative, strong organizational and supervisory skills, excellent judgment, superb communication skills, discretion, commitment to customer service, and the ability to make independent decisions in dealing with a wide range of client-related issues.

If you are passionate about affordable housing, systems coordination, and results-driven leadership, we invite you to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Agency. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to a four-year college degree and a minimum of 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in property management or related field. The applicant must also have a thorough knowledge of current property management practices and principles; goals of agencies that administer programs for low-income persons; budget preparation and fiscal control; practices and techniques of personnel administration as they relate to training, motivating and evaluating employees; and an ideal understanding of the needs, problems, and attitudes of socially and economically disadvantaged groups.

The ideal candidate will also:

· Posses excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

· Be a team player, capable of working creatively with a variety of housing and service issues facing Marin Housing.

· Understand the importance of excellent customer service.

· Be computer literate and well-versed in PC-based word processing, spreadsheets and databases (MS Office, Google Apps, property management-related software such as Yardi, etc.)

· Be conscientious about timeframes and deadlines.

· Have background and/or understanding of maintenance issues; and

· Be able to speak and write clearly and concisely.

Knowledge of:

Ø Knowledge of Property Management and/or Marin rental market.

Ø Principles and techniques of engaging with people experiencing homelessness and may have mental illness.

Ø Good understanding of issues relating to independent living with support services for special needs populations.

Ø Working knowledge of tenant/landlord laws.

Ø Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment and software.

Ø Working knowledge of the rental application process and leases.

Ø Ability to effectively mediate issues between landlords and tenants.

Ø Record keeping principles and practices including data entry, maintaining records and providing reports.

Ø Microsoft Office programs.



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, public administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of experience working in the professional property management field, social services administration, or a related field that includes one year in a supervisory or lead capacity. Experience working with very low income/homeless individuals is preferred.

This position requires the employee to be able to travel efficiently to various sites. The employee must also have own transportation for use in carrying out job responsibilities, provide proof of a valid and current CA driver's license, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Background check is required.



COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

Annual salary range is $87,775-$117,626.90. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous monthly allowance for medical, dental and life insurance; CalPERS retirement 2% @ 62; a 457 deferred compensation plans; 12 paid sick days per year; 10 days paid annual leave per year for the first two years and will progressively increase as years of service increase (up to 30 days per year); 2 paid floating holiday days; 45 paid hours of management leave; and 13 paid holidays. Finally, the Housing Authority has 9/80 schedule available to employees, which, upon supervisor approval, allows eligible employees to have every other Friday off.

TO APPLY

A Marin Housing application must be completed and returned in order to be considered for this position by the final closing date, February 19, 2026. An application may be downloaded from or submitted on our website www.marinhousing.org. We encourage applications to be submitted through our website. Applications may also be emailed to mhajobs@marinhousing.org. Please note that our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email, therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. In addition to a Marin Housing application, candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, copies of relevant license(s) and/or certifications, and references. Hearing impaired TDD, please call 1-800-735-2929. Please do not fax applications.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

All completed application documents will be reviewed. Based on the information provided in these documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written test, practical exam, oral interview or any combination of these.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by Marin Housing would be required to show the specified documentation as proof of authorization to work in the United States before hiring would occur.

Marin Housing Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons.