Director of IT

Mutual Housing California • Full-time • Sacramento, CA, US • $120k - $130k / year • 4m ago

Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities!

Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities.

Our team is our strength!

When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership.

About Mutual Housing

At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you!

Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive!

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE IS TOP TIER:

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents
Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
401K Plan with company match up to 6%

Position: Director of IT
Location: Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours: Full Time exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Information Technology to lead our technology vision, operations, and security across a multi-site, mission-driven organization.
This role oversees all enterprise systems—including Yardi, Salesforce, network infrastructure, hardware lifecycle management, property onboarding technology, and external IT partners—ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver and strong communicator who builds trust, coaches teams, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Strategic IT Leadership

Develop and execute an organization-wide IT strategy that supports current operations and future growth.
Oversee core systems (Yardi, Salesforce, network infrastructure, device management) across multiple legal entities and a growing property portfolio.
Evaluate emerging technologies—including AI and automation—to improve efficiency and reduce operational burden.
Build strong relationships with staff and leaders, positioning IT as a strategic partner during organizational change.

Systems Management, Infrastructure & Security

Lead IT infrastructure strategy for a geographically distributed organization, ensuring secure, stable, and scalable systems.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity, data protection, and access control standards.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts for IT services, software, and hardware.
Oversee deployment, configuration, and support of systems and hardware (computers, VOIP, network equipment).
Serve as backup administrator for critical systems and coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure continuity and security.
Plan and execute system upgrades, implementations, and major IT projects with minimal disruption to frontline operations.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, mentor, and develop two full-time staff: IT Manager and Yardi Support Specialist.
Represent IT on the Leadership Team and contribute to cross-departmental planning.
Prepare and manage the IT budget, aligning investments with organizational priorities.
Lead IT’s role in risk management, compliance, and technology governance.

Qualifications:

Required

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of progressive IT leadership, system administration, or IT operations experience.
4+ years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of Yardi, Salesforce, and cloud-based services.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, networking, and device management.
Experience managing vendors or managed service providers.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical needs into business outcomes.
Ability to travel to sites across Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, and San Joaquin Counties
Must pass criminal background screening, including education verification and DMV check.

Preferred

Experience in affordable housing, nonprofit, or property management environments.
Demonstrated vendor and project management experience.
Familiarity with mobile device management platforms.
Experience scaling IT functions during organizational growth.