Work with MHA

Employment Opportunities

The Missoula Housing Authority (MHA) is a public non-profit corporation serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income households in the City and County of Missoula. We envision a thriving community in which all people enjoy an enriched quality of life rooted in stable, affordable housing.

We are a family friendly organization that strives to provide a good work/life balance to its staff. While we work very hard to take care of every one of our tenants, we also recognize the need to take care of each other, whether through potlucks in the office, picnics around town, or the occasional folf adventure.

Current Openings:

  • About Missoula Housing Authority (MHA)

    MHA is the second largest public housing authority in Montana and is recognized as a progressive, forward-thinking agency that creatively implements services and uses innovative development financing. MHA believes access to attainable homes for everyone is a community responsibility and a basic human right. Since 1978, MHA works every day to create as many housing options as possible for our community.

    MHA’s mission is brought to life by 49 employees who work with an $18M budget and oversee $70M in assets in the Missoula area. The average tenure of an employee with MHA is 9.6 years, double the industry average.

    Position Overview

    The Finance Specialist is responsible for providing accounting tasks for the business and accounts of Missoula Housing Authority.  Tasks include processing payables, journal entries, bank reconciliation, and reviewing accounts receivables.

    Please review complete position description for essential job functions and preferred knowledge and skills.

    Pay and Benefits

    • Pay range: Wage for this position is $26.55 - $30.55 per hour

    • Health, vision, dental all offered at 3 months with MHA covering 70% of the premium

    • Retirement at 6 months, MHA contributes 7% of salary to that plan

    Qualifications

     High school education or GED AND secondary accounting education or three or more years experience in accounting tasks and functions.  Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Montana driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to insurance carriers.

    How to Apply

    Eligible applications must include:

    Please send all materials to Adam Ragsdale at aragsdale@missoulahousing.org

    or

    1235 34th Street , Missoula, MT 59801

    For questions or inquires contact: (406) 549-4113

  • About Missoula Housing Authority (MHA)

    MHA is the second largest public housing authority in Montana and is recognized as a progressive, forward-thinking agency that creatively implements services and uses innovative development financing. MHA believes access to attainable homes for everyone is a community responsibility and a basic human right. Since 1978, MHA works every day to create as many housing options as possible for our community.

    MHA’s mission is brought to life by 45 employees who work with an $30.6M budget and oversee $70M in assets in the Missoula area. The average tenure of an employee with MHA is 9.6 years, double the industry average.

    Position Overview

    The Property Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned apartment community and to ensure that the property is compliant with Missoula Housing Authority standards in addition to local, state, and federal regulations including but not limited to Landlord/Tenant Act and Fair Housing. The Property Manager is required to manage and resolve all property-level management issues.  This individual should be familiar with multi-family housing management and related terminology, budgeting, housing agency regulations and have a commitment to excellence in customer service.  Additionally, the Property Manager will be responsible for meeting property ownership/partner financial goals through successful execution of the business plan and adherence to the operating budget. 

    Please review complete position description for essential job functions and preferred knowledge and skills.

    Pay and Benefits

    • Expected starting pay: $26.89/per hour, depending on experience

    • Health, vision, dental all offered at 3 months with MHA covering 70% of the premium

    • Retirement at 6 months, MHA contributes 7% of salary to that plan

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, social science, or related field and two (2) years’ experience in housing or a closely related field.  An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the educational requirements. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable.  Must have or obtain within 6 months of employment, Tax Credit Housing Manager Certification.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License, a driving record acceptable to insurance carriers, and personal vehicle available for transportation to sites (mileage reimbursed at federal rate).

    How to Apply

    Eligible applications must include:

    Please send all materials to Adam Ragsdale at aragsdale@missoulahousing.org

    or

    1235 34th Street , Missoula, MT 59801

    For questions or inquires contact: (406) 549-4113