Careers at MassHousing
At MassHousing, we believe a home is more than a roof and four walls. A home is safety and security, opportunity and peace of mind. Our team of talented professionals works to ensure that all Massachusetts residents have a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. If you share our commitment, we hope you will consider joining us.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
MassHousing is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, colleagues and partners without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. MassHousing believes that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues and partners is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Current Openings
Originator
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on July 30, 2026
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $30 billion for 92,000+ rental units and 90,000+ home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Originator identifies and originates multifamily debt financing opportunities for the Agency. In addition to supervising a small team of Analysts, this role conducts strategic outreach to drive business development, leverages established industry relationships, and maintains strong engagement with a portfolio of existing borrowers. This position reports to the Director of Multifamily Operations.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Business Development
- Assist efforts to market MassHousing's multifamily loan products to existing and potential borrowers
- Support the monitoring of MassHousing loan portfolios and proactively initiate discussions about refinancing opportunities
- Stay current on housing, community development, and multifamily lending trends and actively participate in external events to promote MassHousing's leadership in affordable housing throughout the Commonwealth
Loan Origination and Structuring
- Serve as the primary contact with borrowers throughout the loan origination process
- Develop and present Term Sheets on debt offerings to borrowers
- Present transactions to the MassHousing Board and its subcommittees for review and approval
Relationship Management
- Collaborate with Rental Underwriting, Legal, and Rental Management throughout the underwriting and closing process to structure transactions that meet borrower needs and reflect MassHousing underwriting standards
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to balance team workload and growth opportunities for direct reports
People Management
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
- Engage in performance manager activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning, and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
- Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
- Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing's mission and values
Security
- Comply with MassHousing's Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing's Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Urban Development, Public Policy or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of substantive experience in affordable housing finance or affordable housing development
- Solid understanding of real estate finance fundamentals and financial analysis principles
- Demonstrated history of academic success and professional development
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Finance, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Knowledge of tax credit equity, government, and private lending platforms, including credit enhancement and rental subsidy programs
Essential Characteristics
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
- Exceptional oral and written communication with comfortability in communicating at all levels of the Agency
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Salary Range: $103,312.74 - $134,306.46
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Program Manager, Special Lending Programs
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 10, 2026
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $30 billion for 92,000+ rental units and 90,000+ home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Program Manager leads the development, launch, and ongoing management of new housing programs and funding initiatives. The role designs program processes, evaluates applications, engages directly with developers and municipalities, negotiates program variances within defined parameters, and manages day-to-day program operations with a high degree of independence. The Program Manager prepares detailed, data-driven recommendations for funding decisions and guideline exceptions, while escalating approvals and sensitive issues as needed. The role also tracks and reports on the performance of housing programs and their funding sources to inform future program adjustments. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Special Lending Programs.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Program Design & Development
- Design and refine program structures, workflows, and standards for new and existing housing programs
- Develop application intake, evaluation, award recommendation, construction monitoring coordination, and program eligibility review processes
- Collaborate with internal experts to ensure program requirements and procedures are clear, consistent, and actionable
- Maintain and continuously improve program processes and documentation supporting program operations, expectations, and guidelines
Program Operations and Deal Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for developers and municipalities throughout the lifecycle of all awards
- Provide technical guidance to applicants regarding program requirements and submission needs
- Review and evaluate proposals for funding eligibility, feasibility, and compliance
- Negotiate program variances within approved parameters
- Facilitate the application review process in collaboration with underwriting, legal, and technical teams, ensuring timely and accurate feedback to developers
- Prepare comprehensive, data driven recommendations for funding decisions and guideline exceptions for approval by senior leadership and committees
- Lead the transition of projects into the committed phase, verifying documentation and compliance requirements and guiding projects through closing
- Administer the closing process by aligning developers and internal teams to complete all steps required for funding and implementation, delivering smooth transitions and timely project launches
Construction Monitoring & Compliance Coordination
- Coordinate with Construction Monitoring staff to ensure project progress aligns with program standards
- Track compliance with program requirements throughout development and construction
- Maintain active communication with internal and external stakeholders to identify issues early and support timely resolution
- Ensure all needed documentation, reporting, and milestone updates are provided to internal partners supporting compliance
Revolving Fund Tracking & Program Performance
- Track awards, distributions, repayments, and other financial movements associated with the program’s revolving fund
- Monitor trends and performance indicators to support program evaluation and refinement
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date data to inform internal reporting, decision making, and future program adjustments
- Prepare and deliver regular updates to MassHousing senior and executive leadership as well as other State Agency partners on program performance and pipeline activity
Stakeholder & Project Management
- Lead regular meetings, discussions, and presentations to guide program operations
- Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all program activities, ensuring alignment and steady progress
- Build and maintain effective relationships with developers, municipalities, and internal collaborators
- Clearly and proactively communicate program requirements, expectations, and updates throughout all phases of application, development, construction, and completion
- Ensure transparent and timely sharing of work products, identify issues early, and coordinate collaborative problem solving
- Anticipate workflow needs, adapt plans to shifting priorities or project developments, and navigate ambiguity to maintain momentum for a new statewide program
- Represent the program and support outreach efforts across communities in Massachusetts
People Management
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
- Engage in performance manager activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning, and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
- Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
- Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing's mission and values
Security
- Comply with MassHousing's Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing's Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in urban planning, public administration, real estate development, construction management, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in program administration, project management, real estate development, construction oversight, or affordable housing
- Working knowledge of residential development or construction processes
- Experience evaluating project proposals or funding applications
- Track record of reviewing financial and/or development documentation for compliance with program requirements
- Experience developing and implementing program workflows
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in urban planning, public administration, real estate development, business administration, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in affordable housing, community development, or residential development
- Knowledge of affordable housing finance principles
- Knowledge of municipal permitting, land use processes, or local housing policy
- Experience designing or launching new programs or initiatives
- Experience engaging developers, municipalities, or similar external partners
Essential Characteristics
- Collaborative team member who shares work products early and often to support problem solving and prevent downstream surprises
- Demonstrated maturity and confidence shown through transparent communication, early issue identification, and proactive status reporting
- Ability to manage complex, multi stakeholder projects while building strong relationships with both internal and external partners
- Independent thinker who sets timelines and outcomes while collaborating closely with internal and external partners
- Strong attention to detail with an ability to manage and track multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear and proactive communicator comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Curious, analytical, and adaptive thinker who identifies issues quickly and seeks input where appropriate
- Highly organized with the ability to navigate ambiguity and create structure in a new program environment
- Critical thinker who evaluates information thoroughly and makes reasoned recommendations
- Self motivated individual with initiative and a desire to learn, innovate, and improve program operations
Salary Range: $103,312.74 - $134,306.46
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What our team is saying
"Working at MassHousing gives me a strong sense of purpose, as well as the ability to grow and use my skills in an impactful way. I take pride in knowing that I am a trusted and valued advisor, who provides assurances on governance, risk and control activities. Management's receptiveness to creative solutions, drive for efficiency and unwavering desire to continuously improve its people and the work we do, makes MassHousing a workplace that aligns with my personal and professional values."
–Cynthia F., Internal Audit
"In my five years at MassHousing, I have enjoyed a very supportive team and great work environment. MassHousing supports my growth as a professional, an individual and an employee by providing generous benefits, including tuition reimbursement for courses relevant to the mission of creating and preserving housing. The company values your growth and input and is always looking for new ways to integrate new ideas and methods in daily operations."
–Christina K., Rental Management
"A job at MassHousing is not just a job. It is good work in a very professional environment, and it is professional work that does good to people in the Commonwealth. We are the state's affordable housing lender, we are creative and competitive. What makes us unique is our commitment to serve the underserved. What I love most about my job at MassHousing is knowing that, at the end of the day, my work contributes to the success of a first-time homebuying family somewhere in Massachusetts."
–Mounzer A., HomeOwnership
"I enjoy working at MassHousing because I enjoy helping others...As a parent, the flexibility allows me to create a schedule that works for both my personal and professional life. MassHousing is not just a place for opportunity, it is also a place of hope."
–Mircia K., Rental Management
"I love working at MassHousing mostly because I get to do interesting work that is meaningful to our society. I didn't feel that way in my previous professional roles, and so I don't take it for granted. Plus, a lot of really interesting people work at MassHousing…I've already met lifelong friends here. I also feel I can be myself in my role, and that people have gone out of their way to support me in both my career and personal life. I’m grateful for that."
–Ryan S., Rental Underwriting
"The thing I enjoy most about working at MassHousing is the dedication and expertise the staff has in meeting the housing challenges facing Massachusetts residents. The foundation of everything we do is the people we serve. To be part of such a noble and important mission is what makes working at MassHousing far more than just a job. It's very satisfying to see and hear the stories of Massachusetts residents who have been able to grow and prosper because they have an affordable home and economic opportunity."
–Tom F., Communications
"Although I have only been employed here for one year, I already feel a strong commitment and dedication to the Agency and to my team. MassHousing strives to provide the very best services to our lenders, customers and to their employees. It is a rewarding feeling to know you are giving the best customer service to your borrowers every day, especially in these trying economic times. I know I have made a great choice in joining MassHousing!"
–Michelle K., HomeOwnership
"I believe a home should be a happy place where you can live, learn and laugh. MassHousing has been a special home for me. I’ve had the good fortune to be in different roles at MassHousing that have truly challenged me to be a better person in so many ways, all the while working with exceptional people who sincerely believe that MassHousing is here to improve the lives of people. If ‘home is where the heart is’, then my home is MassHousing."
–Paul H., Information Technology