ABOUT HOUSING NAVIGATOR MASSACHUSETTS
Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc. (HNMI) connects people with places to call home. The creative, entrepreneurial and impact-focused team at HNMI has developed a technology-driven platform that gives potential renters easy access to accurate data on affordable housing inventory in the Commonwealth. We bring transparency and accessibility to a complex system with the goal of empowering people and narrowing the glaring digital divide that many face around one of the most important choices we all make – where to live. HNMI is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2019.
Our innovative initial product– a simplified, user-focused housing search tool –launched in August 2021 and had immediate impact. Over 100,000 people accessed the site in the first year and the Boston Globe has called Housing Navigator a “game-changer” for renters seeking affordable housing in Massachusetts. We are a nationally recognized model, constantly enhancing our service, hosting more users (now 400,000/year), adding listings, and working to improve access to affordable housing at a systemic level. In 2024, we debuted our second product, Affordable Housing Supply dashboards, which provide easy-to-access quick insights on the where, what and how many of our income- restricted housing stock statewide and town-by-town. In our next chapter, our focus centers on the challenges people face in navigating the search and application journey. As part of that effort, we are partnering with the state of Massachusetts in their work to create a common app.
We partner with the public sector, housing owners, housing advocates, human service organizations, and technology leaders to serve the needs of those who are seeking to rent affordable housing.
In addition to this role, our team includes 5 full-time team members based in Cambridge, MA. Learn more about HNMI at housingnavigatorma.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
HNMI is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven, and hands-on Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and development. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will provide strategic leadership, oversee daily operations, and build partnerships and relationships to ensure the sustainability and success of the organization. This individual will be responsible for implementing HNMI’s next growth phase, cultivating partnerships, managing staff, and serving as the public face of the organization.
EXPRESSING INTEREST
Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Managing Directors, Andy Tarsy and Kim Dukes. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Housing Navigator MA is committed to a diverse, inclusive environment in housing and its contracting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.