Chief Executive Officer,
Affordable Housing

 

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

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Salary: $140,000 - $170,000

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Urban Housing Solutions (UHS) is Nashville, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit affordable housing provider.

 

UHS is hiring for an experienced and capable Chief Executive Officer.

 

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong leadership experience in development and management of affordable housing, combined with a passionate commitment to UHS's nonprofit mission.

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See the detailed job brochure:

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Summary:

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• Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall administration, operations, and strategic leadership of Urban Housing Solutions. This role is ideal for a visionary, compassionate leader who is deeply committed to addressing housing affordability, homelessness, and community well-being through innovative real estate development and resident-centered service delivery.
   

• The CEO must bring exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills to advance the mission, support a high-performing team, and strengthen internal systems. As the public face of the organization, the CEO will advocate for policy support, public resources, and community collaboration to expand the availability of deeply affordable housing in the greater Nashville metro.

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

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• Strategic & Visionary Leadership.
   

• Team & Organizational Leadership.
   

• Real Estate Development and Property Management Oversight.
   

• Financial Oversight.
   

• Administrative Management.
   

• Community Engagement & Advocacy.

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Qualifications Sought Include:

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• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, real estate development, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
   

• 10+ years in a senior nonprofit leadership, with a focus on affordable housing real estate development, property management, community development, or related areas.
   

• Demonstrated success in team leadership, organizational management, and leading cross-functional collaboration.
   

• Proficiency in financial strategy and reporting; experience with public financing, debt, and multi-source funding streams.
   

• Strong administrative and communication skills to ensure alignment, transparency, and results across departments.

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For more information:​

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• See the detailed job brochure.