DCLT seeks dynamic, bilingual Spanish-English proficient individual to bring technologocal sophistication, and multi-cultural intergrative awareness to its 10-person nonprofit affordable housing team!

Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is a nonprofit organization that builds, manages, and advocates for permanent affordable housing in Durham, NC. DCLT was established in the mid 1980’s by neighborhood residents of the West End who demanded better housing conditions. For over 30 years, DCLT has used the community land trust model to curb displacement and create lasting affordability. DCLT manages 200 rental properties including properties for seniors, families, veterans and individuals with disabilities. DCLT also provides stewardship and support to approximately 50 CLT homeowners. www.dclt.org

Job Description:

The Office Manager is a full-time administrative position with competitive benefits (full medical, dental, disability, life insurance) package. Formerly a part-time program assistant, this position is now a dynamic full-time position at 37.5/hours per week. This individual will work collaboratively with a 10-person staff under the supervision of the Executive Director. The Office Manager is responsible for being the first point of contact for DCLT; maintaining office functionality; supporting administrative multifaceted functions, assisting the Property Manager; and producing materials for communications.

General Administrative responsibility include:
– Serve as first point of contact providing fluent Spanish/English communication to visitors and residents who walk in our West Chapel Hill Street door.
– Answer phones; schedule use of conference room; order office supplies; maintain office building functions; and manage busy office culture.
– Open and organize mail; collaborate with Business Manager for mailings, bank deposits, and record keeping.
– Oversee office IT and technology including coordinating with outside consultants, onboarding employees, board members, scheduling trainings, and troubleshooting issues.
– Monitor and purchase office supplies.
– Issue keys, alarm and copier codes, staff handbook etc. to employees.
– Support events, such as the annual meeting and other fundraising or resident engagement activities in collaboration with assistance from other staff.

Property Management Support:
– Assist Manager of Property Management and Sales for DCLT
Receive residents’ requests for information and assistance, in English and Spanish, and fulfill (inquiries) or route appropriately
– Using on-line property management system, record and track service request fulfillment, following through to completion
– Safeguard and record incoming receipts of cash and checks, following proper accounting controls
– Handle initial late payment follow-up contacts
– Keep resident information and contacts up to date in collaboration with Community Organizer
– Support resident education programs and communication

Communications and Development Support:
– Manage Network for Good database, issue reports to Business Manager and Executive Director, and send acknowledgement communication to donors and other stakeholders.
– Support annual fundraising campaign.
– Manage and update DCLT’s website and social media (I.e. Facebook), based on direction from the Executive Director
– Write, edit, and send quarterly e-newsletter, and resident communications, coordinating with appropriate staff
– Ensure relevant communication flow among residents, organization and public
– Translate DCLT materials from English into Spanish
– Maintain donor database, assist with campaign/fundraising events and mailings
– Design outreach, resident engagement materials (i.e. newsletters, postcards, etc.)
– Record and produce Board of Director meeting minutes one evening per month
– Maintain corporate documents and lists
– Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Knowledge:
Position requires individual to be knowledgeable of community land trusts and Durham Community Land Trustees’ history, mission, model, projects, and goals.

Qualifications:
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Office 365, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.), WordPress; Database systems expertise desired.
– Experience in data, storage and office management, IT troubleshooting and website management desired.
– Strong customer service, social skills
– Proficiency in bi-lingual Spanish written and oral communication
– Flexibility, Attention to detail, Ability to work independently,
– Motivated, inspired by managing a dynamic office work environment

Preferred Candidates will have:
– Bachelor’s degree desired.
– A pleasant personality and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
– Experience working in a nonprofit organization, with technology, and office or administrative management skills. Grant writing and event planning experience a plus.

Supervision Received:
This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Executive Director. This position works cooperatively with several departments within the organization. Employee must maintain professional relationships with internal employees at all levels, as well as with board members, volunteers, and residents. Employee must maintain professional relationships with external vendors, contractors, suppliers, customers, or others involved in organizational operations.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to info@dclt.org or mail/drop off at 1208 W. Chapel Hill Street Durham, NC 27701 by January 17, 2020. Position is open until filled.

Title: Associate/Senior Associate – Housing Policy and Finance Team and Innovations Team
Location: San Diego and Bay Area
Salary Ranges: Associate $55,000-$70,000; Senior Associate $75,000-$90,000
Status: Exempt

About Us: The mission of LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) is to end the housing crisis and homelessness in California and beyond. We are a systems-change focused firm comprised of experts in housing policy, real estate development, finance, systems change, and homelessness services delivery and systems change policy.

We provide creative solutions to complex problems with our expertise in community development, urban planning, real estate development, housing, homelessness, and civic and community engagement. Our clients include collaborative bodies, public agencies, private firms, foundations, business associations, and other stakeholders working to end the housing and homelessness crises.

LDC is committed to diversity in its leadership and staff, and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates that are representative of California’s communities.

Summary: Seeking to hire 2 staff, one at the Associate level and one at the Senior Associate level, with at least one position located in San Diego. Seeking detail-oriented, self-motivated and creative professionals to undertake a broad range of housing policy, planning, legislative, development program and finance assignments within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Representative engagements include housing production and planning assessments, legislative and funding analysis, housing policy and program development, creation of Consolidated Plans, Housing Elements, market studies and facilitation of collaborative decision-making bodies.

Support an array of clients ranging from collaborative partnerships, private sector firms, trade associations, and government entities, to social sector firms. Work as an integral part of one of our teams focused on a variety of activities. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, concerned about the housing and homelessness crisis, committed to achieving inclusivity, and passionate about helping under-represented and under-served communities. Deep knowledge of California housing and planning laws and regulatory environment a plus. Must be team-oriented and an excellent internal and external communicator. Positions report either to the Housing Policy and Finance Team Lead or to the CEO and Innovations Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following on the list below, and other duties may be assigned.

1. Help create and apply industry-leading solutions to the most challenging strategic and organizational issues facing our clients.
2. Act as a project lead to coordinate activities, meet deadlines, create and deliver high quality products within budget and time limitations.
3. Provide training and technical assistance on a variety of topics related to housing.
4. Facilitate client meetings as well as larger stakeholder meetings.
5. Speak publicly at various committees, meetings, and/or conferences and represent the Company at events and meetings.
6. Build and/or maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
7. Keep current on trends and policy changes in the areas of housing markets, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, sustainable communities, strategic planning, and community engagement.
8. Organize, manage, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
9. Perform research and summarize findings in formal reports, including narrative, table and presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) formats. Research to include federal, state, and local policy issues, as well as planning documents, budgets, fees and legislation.
10. Write and edit content for requests for proposals/qualifications.
11. Engage prospective clients for new business and discuss new opportunities with the housing policy and finance team.
12. Assist with marketing materials as needed, including website content, strategic communication tasks and updating company social media platforms.
13. Write and edit content for company newsletters.
14. Assemble and maintain professional collateral materials to support business development efforts.
15. Manage budgets, teams, and subcontractors, ensuring that productivity is in line for projects to be completed in a timely manner.
16. Travel in California and other locations as needed.

Core Position Competencies

1. Knowledge of:

a. Policy issues and legislative processes related to housing, homelessness and real estate and urban development.
b. Public sector funding mechanisms and programs with emphasis on housing, homelessness, human services and rental assistance programs.
c. The affordable and supportive housing industry and key players.
d. The public sector approval process.

2. Ability to:

a. Perform research and writing tasks at an advanced/graduate level.
b. Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
c. Address and prioritize multiple deadlines and deliverables.
d. Take direction and work within deadlines in support of CEO and senior staff.
e. Communicate clearly and effectively orally, in writing and through public presentations.
f. Maintain an appearance appropriate to a professional services firm.

3. Client, Project, and Team Management

a. Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
b. Remain calm and effective while working under pressure to meet multiple deadlines and short time constraints.
c. Handle sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner.
d. Establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
e. Engage stakeholders and lead internal project teams effectively.
f. A true team player who is collaborative, flexible and able to deal with ambiguity.

Education/Experience: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public policy, social work, business, real estate or other relevant degree. Prior work experience of at least one to three years of experience for the associate level, and five to ten years of related and increasingly responsible experience at the senior associate level.

Leadership: Demonstrated external leadership ability within a professional trade association, community group, or in a university setting. Demonstrated internal leadership within employment settings.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, communicate via telephone, reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process:

Please email a cover letter, resume, portfolio, to Careers@lesardevelopment.com

Portfolio should include the following materials:

1. Writing sample(s)
2. PowerPoint presentation sample
3. Three references

The City of Salisbury is seeking a Planner in the long range division who will perform professional work assisting with urban planning studies and projects. Main duties include: researching and making recommendations regarding zoning, land use, transportation, community facilities, demographic and economic projections, historic preservation, community appearance, community development, neighborhood planning, downtown revitalization and other city initiatives; preparing maps, technical reports and summaries to communicate findings; providing assistance for grant applications, public hearings and other complex planning projects; assisting the public with applications and inquiries regarding City policies, ordinances and procedures; and participating in site plan review processes for legislative development proposals.

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The Department of Development seeks qualified candidates to fill two Planner II positions in the Planning Division. The Planning Division values diversity in our workforce. As stated by the Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, our aim is to reflect the diversity of the citizens that makeup the population of the City of Columbus.

The Planner II positions will focus on neighborhood planning, which may include the following tasks: community engagement and facilitation; development review; data gathering, mapping and analysis; infrastructure coordination; and research and writing.

Candidates should be organized, dependable and detail oriented, and preferred candidates will have the following:

– Strong communication skills: writing, interpersonal, and public speaking.

– Technical skills, including a working knowledge of ArcGIS, Excel, Tableau, etc.

– General knowledge of architecture and urban design, with the ability to review site plans and building elevations.

Minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field and one year of related professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience. For more details and to respond to the posting, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/2645545/planner-ii-vacancy.

Performs intermediate skilled technical work researching and conducting studies related to planning and zoning issues, assisting and providing information to the public, issuing zoning permits, reviewing plans, overseeing planning related committees and boards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide program oversight, direction and advanced technical work for the evaluation, administration and implementation of specific programs (i.e. zoning, land use, environmental, transportation, affordable housing, conservation, etc.) and other development related regulations related to planning and development within the County’s Planning Department specifically including floodplain, grant management and long range planning needs.

Reviews and evaluates development plans; interprets and applies applicable ordinances including the Unified Development Ordinance; explains application approval process.
Reviews permit applications; determines compliance with local zoning and subdivision ordinances; issues certificates of zoning compliance and explains decisions; utilizes various enforcement procedures.
Participates in development project review with other City departments and outside agencies; provides comments on projects and plans.
Assists boards with project review and approval including preparing reports, making presentations and making recommendations based on facts and applicable ordinances.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints concerning land use issues; discusses permit requirements; prepares maps, documents and other media for review and use by other departments, outside agencies and the public.
Conducts research on property ownership and assists with oversight of construction for infrastructure projects including easement acquisition, contract negotiation, design details and assisting with compliance with federal and state agencies; notarizes documents.
Conducts research and prepares reports for special projects or special assignments.
Constructs and maintains departmental databases and records; maintains files and records; uses a variety of data to provide information on City land uses and development.
Participates in meetings and public hearings to explain recommendations on planning proposals; answers citizen and developer questions regarding planning and related issues.
Performs related duties as required.

This position performs complex professional work in directing the current and long-range planning
activities for the Town. Assist in the continued improvement to the image of the Town focused on
responsible but progressive growth and development. Assists Town Management with implementing
Town goals, conducting studies and analysis related to community development, developing and
implementing process and policy improvements and related work as apparent or assigned. The position
requires high-level management experience with the ability to work within the Council-Manager form of
local government respecting the honorable positions of elected officials and the responsibilities of the
Town Manager. This position will facilitate high quality economic investments and pursue quality of life
improvements by establishing solid relationships with both the public and private sector.

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Employees in this class perform professional planning work in current and long-range planning projects for the County. Employees in this class perform responsible journey level planning work to provide coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the County and in contracted municipalities.

Reviews new and existing development applications to include subdivision plans, site plans, rezoning applications, special and conditional use permits, variances, and administrative amendments to ensure compliance with the Town’s Unified Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and other long-term plans.
Conducts pre-application meetings with prospective development applicants; actively participates in Technical Review Committee and provides comments on all development plans under review; coordinates with other departments to resolve conflicts or concerns regarding development applications and to ensure consistency among review comments.
Researches and prepares detailed staff reports for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, housing, and environmental impact.
Presents development applications and staff reports to Planning Board and Town Council including presenting in quasi-judicial hearings; answers questions; informs development applicants of Board decisions.
Prepares legal ads for development applications and prepares notices to adjacent property owners to ensure compliance with state statutes.
Responds to inquires from citizens, developers, engineers and others to answer questions and provide interpretation of Town codes.
Works with other Town staff to improve development process and assists in creating checklists, forms and other internal processes for on-going improvement in the development review process.
Performs final on-site inspections for development projects for new developments to ensure compliance with approved plans.
Researches and prepares ordinance amendments for Town’s Unified Development Code and presents proposed amendments at Town Council meetings.