THE POSITION: 
NYSAFAH is seeking a highly seasoned and capable professional with superior organizational and
leadership skills as well as fluency in the world of affordable housing to lead the
organization as President/CEO. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with superior
intergovernmental relations experience who can work at the New York State, New York City and
local levels to drive policy and legislative action regarding residential housing and
affordable housing programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience advocating for public interest programs, and will have
worked with senior government officials and legislative bodies to effect change in the
affordable housing and related fields. They must have a dynamic work ethic, be able to adapt to
a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.
The President/CEO will oversee the organization’s programs and will report to the Chair and
executive committee. They will formulate and implement the association’s strategic plan and
annual goals and objectives, as well as manage fundraising activities typical of a membership
organization.

The President/CEO should be a respected strategic-minded leader in the affordable housing
community who is poised to transition the organization to the next level of its growth. The
ideal candidate will understand housing policy and association management, and most
importantly, be able to deliver results. They will work with the executive committee and other
committees to formulate, support and advocate housing policy and legislation that supports the
development and preservation of affordable housing in New York State. The President/CEO will
have the personal contacts for decision makers and work collaboratively with other
stakeholders, including elected and government leaders, to help develop coalitions to broaden
the support for the association’s policy positions and will serve as the public face of the
organization.