Director of Community Relations

LIFE AT PACIFIC LIFESTYLE HOMES

Experience the difference of being part of the Pacific Lifestyle Homes family. As a two-time recipient of the prestigious Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year" award and the esteemed National Housing Quality Gold Award, we are more than just a homebuilder – we are dedicated to BUILDING BETTER LIVES. From our humble beginnings in 1996, we have grown to construct over 6,500 homes and 130 communities across SW Washington, the Portland Metro area, greater Puget Sound area, and the Boise Metro landscape. Join us and build your career with a company committed to excellence and community impact.

JOB MISSIONPacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking a Director of Community Relations to serve as the primary liaison between the company and local jurisdictions, community leaders, and key stakeholders. This role is responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships that support successful land acquisition, entitlement approvals, and community integration. As Director of Community Relations, you will play a key role in ensuring the company is recognized as a trusted, solutions-oriented partner by aligning development initiatives with local priorities, policies, and community values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with city and county staff, elected officials, planning commissions, and community organizations.
• Act as the company’s ambassador in all jurisdictional interactions, reinforcing credibility, trust, and long-term partnership.
• Identify and proactively engage key influencers and decision-makers within target markets.
• Partner with Land Acquisition and Development teams to support entitlement strategies and project approvals.
• Navigate political and regulatory landscapes to anticipate risks, remove obstacles, and accelerate timelines where appropriate.
• Represent the company in workshops and community meetings, including jurisdictional engagement.
• Develop and execute community outreach strategies that align with project goals and local expectations.
• Address community concerns with transparency and professionalism, balancing business objectives with community needs.
• Monitor local policy, zoning changes, and regulatory trends impacting residential development.
• Provide strategic insights to leadership on jurisdictional dynamics, growth opportunities, and potential constraints.
• Help shape company positioning on key housing and development issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10–30+ years of experience in community relations, government affairs, land development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of entitlement processes, zoning, state laws, and municipal governance in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
• Established network within local jurisdictions (preferred).