APPLY NOW - Assistant Director of Housing - City of San Jose, CA

Few issues are more consequential to San José’s future than housing affordability, housing production, and homelessness. As Assistant Director of Housing, you will help advance some of the City’s highest priorities while providing the leadership needed to support a complex and highly visible department. Working alongside the Housing Director and executive team, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to strengthen the systems, people, and partnerships behind San José’s ambitious housing agenda.

San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoying an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, residents have easy access to the beaches along the California coast, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel; Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada; local and Napa Valley wine country; and the rich cultural and recreational life of the entire Bay region. For more information about the unparalleled quality of life in San José, please visit Why San Jose?

Apply immediately - An initial review of candidate materials is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026! To be considered for this exciting opportunity, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé here.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Greg Nelson, at greg@mosaicpublic.com or by calling (916) 581-1426.

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