Description

The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KCHRA) welcomes applications from experienced candidates for its newly created Assistant Executive Director position. KCHRA owns and/or manages 489 rental housing units consisting of HUD Public Housing, HUD Section 811, Long-Term Supportive Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Rural Development and market rate units located in Kandiyohi and McLeod counties. It also administers or co-administers rental assistance programs including the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program, State of Minnesota Bring It Home Program and the Southwest Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortiums Bridges to Bridges Program. It provides homeowner and business loans through the Small Cities Development Program, a local Property Enhancement Program and the Kandiyohi County Housing Trust Fund. Finally, the HRA has been designated as a Moving To Work agency by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This designation has been awarded to 139 of 3,300 public housing authorities in the United States who are allowed flexibility in their Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs to test alternative rules with the goal of moving households to greater self-sufficiency while improving program efficiencies. The Assistant Executive Director will be the point person for researching, developing, implementing and reporting on all Moving To Work activities. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the HUD Public Housing developments and market rate units. The Assistant Executive Director will supervise and train the Public Housing and Market Rate Housing Specialists, develop/submit/implement all program policies, 5-year/annual Public Housing plans, Capital Fund plans and all program reports. The position will implement quality control measures by performing file reviews, inspections, preparing environmental reviews, monitor vacancy turnaround, rent collection, tenant accounts receivable and HUD operating/capital fund draws. The Assistant Executive Director will also assist with daily operations including agency procurement, contract administration, grant writing, personnel recruitment/training, payroll processing/benefits administration, budget development/monitoring and Board meeting preparation. Visit our website at https://kandiyohicountyhra.bamboohr.com/careers/26 (OR CLICK ON THE ''APPLY'' BUTTON) to see the full job description and to apply. Applicants must complete the Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authoritys online application at the link above to be considered for the position. The position is open until filled with first consideration of applications received by September 11, 2026. Questions can be directed to the Executive Director at (320) 235-8637 x2855 or jill.bengtson@kchra.com. The Kandiyohi County HRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.