DFI partners with local governments in North Carolina to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized real estate development and finance expertise. DFI offers graduate students paid summer internships in real estate and community development to support our work across North Carolina communities. DFI partners with local governments on projects including master-planned developments, urban infill redevelopment, downtown revitalization, neighborhood redevelopment, and affordable housing development. Examples of projects include:

•Evaluation of the adaptive reuse potential of a historic Main St hotel in a small western NC town

•Master development of a new urbanist town center in a small town next to a major metro area

•Pre-development for mixed-income housing in a tourism-based urban community

•Development of a revitalization strategy for a distressed neighborhood in a rural community

Under the guidance and supervision of staff, graduate student interns will assist with real-estate pre-development tasks, including, touring local projects and collecting field work data; meeting project stakeholders; conducting market research; designing and implementing processes to solicit and incorporate community feedback on development plans; developing models to test financial feasibility; researching industry best practices; writing blog posts; and preparing presentations.

Qualifications: Graduate students in planning, business, public administration and/or related disciplines such as public health,social work, geography, landscape architecture, or architecture are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in acquiring practical experience in real estate development and finance, community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and downtown revitalization. Fellows will use GIS and Excel;prior experience (course work or professional experience) in these subject areas is helpful but not required.

Compensation& Expectations:$11,600 stipend and GSHIP for 40 hours/week, May 15th–August 11th, with 5 days paid vacation + UNC Holidays.Travel, including occasional overnight trips, may be required.Hiring Process: Submit your application materials online at https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/fellows-programby Friday, February 3rd.Interviews will occur throughout February; final hiring decisions expected by March 1st. Please direct any questions to Sarah Odioviaodio@sog.unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Orange County Planning and Inspections Department has an opening for a Planning Technician. The work is primarily responsible for providing information and assistance to the public regarding subdivision and zoning regulations, and reviewing building permit/zoning applications, site plans, and home occupation applications for compliance with applicable regulations.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planner III/Current Planning Supervisor with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, or as directed by the Supervisor. The work is not supervisory in nature. It does other planning-related work as required by the supervisor.

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Job Description Summary

Enterprise Community Partners, Southeast Market, seeks an Affordable Housing intern to support our programming and policy work through data analysis and visualization, research, and program development support. This intern position is available in the Atlanta office (Virtual possible), and will have the opportunity to learn about the affordable housing field through a variety of projects. In addition, there is opportunity to attend virtual and in person events and meetings and network with other affordable housing professionals.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)

Data Collection and Analysis – Determine the number of parcels owned (or controlled) by houses of worship in our targeted geography
Assess inventory in targeted geographies (i.e., Nashville, TN) to identify parcels owned by houses of worship.
Create property profiles for each property, identifying ownership; location; acreage; square footage; zoning and buildable floor area, etc.
Develop a database with property profiles and contact information for tracking all houses of worship that own developable parcels.
Preservation

Atlanta Subsidized Multifamily
Utilizing the HouseATL Affordable Housing Database and National Housing Preservation database, complete data analysis for the City of Atlanta and five County Metro, continuing development of a prioritization matrix and working with partners to analyze opportunities and communicate results.
Develop visualizations of analysis, including charts, graphs, tables, maps, etc.
Atlanta and Miami Small Multifamily
Support the development and launch of the Southeast Preservation Next Academy. This may include support in outreach and promotion and content development.
Engage with the Preservation Next Data Fellow to analyze SMMF inventory, and to develop materials to share with partners and inform prioritization, including charts, graphs, tables, maps, etc.
Review research papers, attend webinars, and speak with partners to inform preservation frameworks and priorities.
State & Local Policy

Assist with the preparation of a brief one-to-two-page document summarizing relevant housing data across the Atlanta metro-area.
Support review of housing statistics to support policy advocacy
Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree, with preference for a graduate degree.
A minimum of 3 year’s related work experience in consulting, planning, policy, or housing development, including if applicable, time obtaining a Masters degree in city planning, public policy or administration, environmental studies, real estate development, or related field.
Familiarity with and interest in the policies, funding sources, financial structure and process of affordable housing development.
Strong data analysis and presentation skills required.
Microsoft Word, Access & Excel skills, and familiarity with web-based research are required; experience with public datasets and GIS required.
Superior research and writing skills.
Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Job Description Summary

Enterprise Community Partners, Southeast Market, seeks a program and research intern for to support our policy and programmatic efforts. This position is available in our Atlanta office and will have the opportunity to learn about the affordable housing field through a variety of projects. In addition, there is significant opportunity to attend virtual events and meetings and network with other affordable housing professionals.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

State & Local Policy

Attend virtual or in-person legislative meetings for Atlanta City Council and other applicable meetings of state and local governments, as necessary, and provide a summary of housing related content to the Southeast team;

Provide research and analysis on relevant polices, as requested;

Participate in the advocacy strategy to implement a dedicated revenue source for housing in Georgia;

Assist with coordinating coalition meetings with policy partners; and

Additional assistance with internal programs for the Southeast team, as requested.

Preservation

Support the development and launch of the Southeast Preservation Next Academy through content development, outreach support, and training delivery support.

Support the Preservation Next capital product pilot through owner outreach, project review, and research

Support Metro Atlanta Preservation Strategy development through meeting participation and support, presentation development, and best practice research.

Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)

Research and Case Making – Around the Context and Need

Assist with continuing to define the scale and urgency of the affordable housing problem that houses of worship can play a role in helping to solve in our targeted area.

Develop Case Studies/Presentations that can be utilized to inform and garner additional funding support for the FBDI. The case studies should lay out clearly the issues, opportunities and roadmap for successful interventions through the FBDI.

Technical Assistance Cohort and Webinars Planning

Assist with FBDI Intake Form process that is used to generate leads and prioritize outreach.

Assist with conducting and collecting organizational assessments completed by houses of worship to strengthen their ability to seek funding and Enterprise’s ability to assist them.

With staff, help coordinate and implement the FBDI Technical Assistance Cohorts (Atlanta and South Florida) including the FBDI Webinar Series, in order to educate and provide TA to houses of worship.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree is preferred.

This is an entry level opportunity; however, candidates should have some research and analysis experience through coursework or related work. A 1-3 page writing same is requested.

Interest in local housing policy and advocacy;

Strong research, writing and presentation skills;

Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as a team player; and

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

B’nai B’rith Housing (BBH) is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Manager to join our team and embrace our mission to ease the housing crisis in the Greater Boston area.

Responsibilities of the Senior Real Estate Project Manager (SPM)

The SPM will report directly to the Executive Director. They will be a team player and a valued member of the management and real estate development teams.

The SPM will be responsible for all aspects of particular real estate development projects (typically 2-3 projects) at BBH from feasibility to stabilized occupancy. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Project planning, feasibility analysis, securing site control and maintaining project schedules
• Leading the response to municipal development opportunities including proposal development, submission coordination and the management of the competitive selection processes
• Soliciting, establishing and managing project teams and third-party vendors including architects, engineers, development consultants, attorneys, and other professional staff
• Facilitating the zoning and permitting process, including managing community relations and presentations
• Preparing applications, securing and managing pre-development, construction and permanent financing for complex multifamily financing structures
• Managing financial closings, relationships with financial partners, and compliance with financing requirements during the construction period
• Project management during the construction phase including the requisition process
• Managing and coordinating the marketing and lease-up with property management to achieve project lease-up or purchase schedule
• Providing project information as requested by staff, board and committees
• Assisting coworkers and supporting special projects as may be required, and
• Completion of additional duties as requested.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial real estate professional with a commitment to coalition building and serving those in the community who are most vulnerable. They will have many of the following skills and experiences:

• At least 3 years of work in real estate development and housing production
• Master’s Degree in planning, finance, or community development (or the equivalent in additional work experience) preferred
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Familiarity with Massachusetts affordable housing policies and programs a plus
• Experience with the permitting of and regulatory requirements of public financing for affordable housing, including low-income housing tax credits and HUD financing programs preferred
• Experience working with local officials and constituencies from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with contract administration
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet analysis, database management, and word processing
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and solve problems expeditiously
• Ability to work in a team, and
• A valid driver’s license and access to an automobile for offsite work-related meetings.

This position requires some work on weekends and during evening hours.

The Selection Process

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and your qualifications for this position, along with a resume to: http://annlsilverman.com/bnai-brith-senior-pm/. No phone calls or letters please.

Questions can be addressed to: jobs@annlsilverman.com. Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. BBH seeks to fill this position by the spring of 2023.

BBH is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and cultures. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This is an exempt employee position.

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The N.C. Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, has reposted an opening for a Community Economic Development Planner I position with the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The position, which is based in Winston-Salem, NC, provides strategic economic development planning and implementation services, technical assistance, and training to small towns and rural communities in the Piedmont Triad Prosperity Zone.

A link to the position announcement is included below. The application deadline is January 30, 2023.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3774650/community-economic-development-planner-i

The Durham Development Intern will join Self-Help’s national nonprofit real estate team that develops and operates community development-focused commercial and residential real estate projects, including nonprofit office centers, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, and more. Depending on the status of specific projects by summertime, the intern will engage in a variety of tasks, including supporting predevelopment activities for proposed projects that include affordable housing and commercial elements, conducting research to support new projects and programs, and helping to forge new partnerships with mission-aligned allies throughout Self-Help’s national footprint, with a focus on North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate or undergraduate student with an enthusiasm for learning, a sincere interest in nonprofit, education, advocacy, or social work, and a passion for socially-responsible real estate development. This will be hybrid position, requiring in-office time based in Durham, NC.

This is a paid internship position from May 22 through July 28 and includes regular learning and socializing opportunities along with the chance to gain meaningful work experience. Application deadline is February 28th.

For all Self-Help internship opportunities please visit www.self-help.org/internships. To apply for this opportunity with the Self-Help real estate team please visit our application site please view our internship opening and select Real Estate Intern, requisition number REALE002661.

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innovative mindset of those around you and using technology/data as a tool to explore “What If…”? Are you driven by impact? Do you seek to join a dynamic team and to work in one of the fastest growing and most collaborative cities in the US?

Come join the City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy & Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) as our new Smart City Manager Smart City Manager Smart City Manager Smart City Manager. We are bold thinkers who thrive on creating impact with the big, hairy, audacious goal of serving as a model for inclusive innovation and achieving the seemingly impossible. Join our team and have the unique opportunity to shape the direction of our Smart Raleigh Plan and to help us advance the City of Raleigh’s vision to pursue world-class quality of life by actively collaborating with our community towards a fulfilling and inspired future for all.

The Office of Strategy & Innovation seeks to catalyze public sector innovation, government transformation, and civic/public/private collaboration. The Smart City Manager will be part of a collaborative team responsible for leading organization-wide strategy, innovation, and smart city efforts. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Strategy & Innovation and other senior leadership, the Smart City Manager will play a critical role in identifying, vetting, and piloting opportunities for smart city advancements and fostering public/private collaboration.

We are seeking a team member who will bring knowledge and experience in strategically utilizing technology to bring efficiencies, enhance effectiveness of services for the public, and exploring the unknown. Successful Smart City Manager has a demonstrated track record working with diverse stakeholders and will thrive in analyzing underlying business problems, identifying solutions, developing approaches, working collaboratively, and getting others excited about what they do.

Position reports to the Sr Manager of Strategy & Innovation and offers teleworking for approximately 40% of the work week. Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities but not sure if you are 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us achieve our vision? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t won’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of the City of Raleigh.

Associates/Senior Associates

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in zoning, community planning, sustainability and resilience, community equity, housing affordability and diversity, and historic preservation. We have offices in Denver and Chapel Hill and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. We have assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures. Clarion is highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our client communities. We tackle complex projects and find creative solutions that lead to adoption and implementation of our work. We are known for building public support for ambitious local planning and zoning efforts. Learn more at www.clarionassociates.com.

About the Positions
We are actively seeking full-time associates in our Chapel Hill office. We strive to cross-train our team members and will work with successful candidates to tailor a position to fit their areas of expertise and interests. However, the successful candidates should have experience and interest in the following core practice areas:
• Development Codes. This practice area involves preparing comprehensive updates to development codes and zoning ordinances that are user-friendly, innovative, and often implement recently adopted local plans. In most instances this work involves: research and analysis of trends and best development practices; preparation of well-written and graphic-rich code documents; preparation of community outreach materials; and conducting outreach on the development code documents. Experience with regulatory drafting and/or a law degree is a plus, as is experience creating graphics to convey complex regulatory concepts.

• Comprehensive Planning. This practice area involves research and analysis of trends and best practices; preparation of community outreach materials and participation in public meetings; advanced GIS analysis and mapping; development of policy frameworks and community action plans; and preparation of complex and graphic-rich plan documents. All team members assist in preparing proposals to win new work, attend meetings, prepare presentations, collect and analyze data, and—because we are a medium-size firm—generally pitch in wherever needed. A combination of in-person and remote work is offered.

Strong candidates for the positions are:

• Willing to work hard to help foster positive change in America’s cities, counties, and
regions
• Team-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Appreciate the ability to work on (and balance) a wide range of assignments
• Have a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional work experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of four years of professional
work experience; mid-career professionals are highly encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Word and Excel (Sketch-Up, ArcGIS, InDesign, and Illustrator are pluses but not required)
• Willing to travel both regionally and nationally to support our clients
• Enthusiastic about planning and land-use consulting – because the work we do matters, and it changes the future

Additional “great to have,” but non-essential skills and characteristics include:

• Spanish fluency
• Project management experience, including direct client contact and coordination of
subconsultants, and other professionals, as needed during all stages of project development
• A law or design degree, in addition to a planning degree
• Graphics and visualization expertise
• Prior experience working in consulting and/or a general interest in learning the business end of consulting

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on your experience, performance, and location. The salary range for Associates is generally $60,000-$80,000 and Senior Associates is generally $80,000 – $100,000. Clarion Associates offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees, including full health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K plan with a 3% annual employer contribution, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, ten days of PTO and eight personal days accrued annually to start (up to 20 days PTO based on tenure), eight paid holidays, coverage of AICP and other professional dues, and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarion Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, no more than one page each, along with a writing sample of
no more than five pages, and two to three samples of your graphic abilities (if applicable) to
hiring@clarionassociates.com by February 28, 2022. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive.

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Description:

The Town of Cary is seeking passionate and inquisitive professionals to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist. At the Town of Cary, our employees work together to positively impact lives through exceptional service. We are recruiting for either a Planner I or Planner II to perform challenging professional work in a variety of assignments which may include plan and rezoning review, demographic research, sign permit review, zoning verification letters, researching ordinance information and working in areas of comprehensive planning. Position will involve written and oral communication to various audiences including Town Council, boards, commissions, and the public. This position will work both independently and in a team environment across multiple departments with some daily direction. Successful candidates will have the desire to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. This position is ideal for applicants wanting to gain experience in a variety of development related planning functions, in one of the premier local governments in the United States.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgement and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:

– Reviews development plans and plats (major and minor) for non-residential, mixed-use, and residential sites;
– Applies ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Assists in the facilitation of public meetings, open houses and inter-governmental meetings;
– Answers questions for citizens, developers, and other town staff regarding planning projects including land use and zoning matters;
– Assists in the research for various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
– Uses GIS and other software programs;
– Issues sign permits for all permanent signs; works with sign contractors, developers and business owners on sign issues;
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; prepares variance and appeal requests and presents cases to the Board;
– Processes applications for special use permits, variance requests and development plans requiring approval through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Coordinates with other staff members to prepare the required reports;
– Works with the Inspections and Permitting Department on verification of building setbacks as needed. Works with individual home owners and/or contractors on encroachment issues including variances and director’s modifications.
– Performs other job-related tasks as required.
– Specific duties may vary based on the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; general knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture practice, and urban design; general knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; general knowledge of the sources of data and information; general knowledge of the use of personal computers and common office software; general knowledge of GIS systems; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, blueprints, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and some experience in professional planning. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for years of experience.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preference with be given to candidates that have the following:

– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail oriented Desire to seek out, foster, and implement change
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
– Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus Plan review experience
– Permit application review experience (signs and zoning related)
– Experience reviewing rezoning requests
– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials
– American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO), or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, educations verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Applicants, please go to the below link to apply for this position.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3854497/planner-i-planner-ii

This job posting will close on 01/18/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)

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