Working for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe means joining a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening the community through service, stewardship, and culturally grounded programs. This role offers the opportunity to support Tribal citizens through stable, safe housing solutions while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and leadership in a respectful, community-centered environment. If you’re motivated by public service, value accountability, and want work where your efforts directly support families and long-term community goals, this is a meaningful opportunity to grow your impact and leadership.

The Assistant Housing Director supports the Housing Director by helping lead day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring programs run smoothly, funds are managed responsibly, and services are delivered in compliance with applicable requirements (including HUD and LIHTC). In a typical day, this role coordinates priorities with staff, tracks budgets and grant activity, reviews program documentation for accuracy and eligibility, supports contract administration, and helps keep projects on schedule and within scope.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational judgment, comfort working with budgets and compliance documentation, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Tribal citizens, partners, and internal stakeholders in a fast-moving, service-focused environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in housing management, grant administration, budgeting, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing program regulations and compliance requirements, including HUD and LIHTC
• Ability to calculate income/eligibility and interpret supporting documentation
• Working knowledge of government grant and contracting processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn housing software

Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check
• Must be available for occasional travel and evening/weekend meetings as needed

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal and Tribal law.

This position is subject to the Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, preference in employment will be given to qualified Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Members and other qualified Native American applicants.