Jay Voltaire
Senior Operations Director
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About
Professional goal-oriented employee with a track record of success. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of conflict resolution, customer communications, and workflow planning skills to successfully deliver high results. Frequently praised as diligent by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Experience
Assistant Director of Funding at Evolve Inc (2022-01 – 2023-07)
As an Assistant I helped secure financial resources for a nonprofit organization by cultivating donor relationships, managing fundraising efforts, and assisting with grant writing and financial planning. Some key skills include strong communication, project management, research, and experience with donor databases (CRMs), with specialized knowledge of fundraising strategies for foundations, corporations, and major donors. Some of my strengths are Identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors to secure gifts and financial support.
As well as overseeing the operational aspects of funding related programs and projects to ensure their efficient and effective implementation.
Senior Community Manager at Foothills Regional Housing (2024-05 – 2025-10)
As a Community Manager at Foothills Regional Housing, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily community operations, including leasing, resident relations, and community engagement initiatives. I manage and support on-site staff to ensure exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. My role also includes maintaining accurate records, driving occupancy through strategic marketing efforts, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for current and prospective residents.
Property Manager at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (2025-10 – 2026-08)
Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing tenant relations, leasing, and property maintenance.
Key responsibilities include tenant screening, rent collection, and handling resident concerns, with a strong emphasis on eligibility determination, annual recertifications, and maintaining accurate records to comply with specific programs like HUD and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) rules.
Senior Director for Affordable Housing at Zocalo Community Development (2026-08 – Present)
Partners with executive leadership to protect NOI by placing voucher holders from housing authorities and voucher providers into vacancies at current AMI rent limits. Leads compliance across HUD and LIHTC programs, oversees day-to-day operations at multiple sites including CapEx projects and budget analysis tied to KPI performance. Built referral pipelines connecting the team with resources to sustain housing stability across a mixed portfolio from market to affordable.
Also created streamlined processes that improved efficiency across the affordable housing portfolio.
Co Founder at SFJ Development Group (2024-09 – Present)
Founded and led a dual-structure nonprofit and for-profit organization developing affordable housing and supportive services for adults 55 and older with disabilities. Oversaw project development through the for-profit entity and managed Medicaid-funded medical and supportive services through the nonprofit, generating revenue from both reimbursements and resident rents.
Education
Business Finance – University of Northern Colorado (2019 – 2023)


