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Housing Director

February 14, 2024

Housing Director

Firm Name
San Francisco Community Land Trust
Firm Location
San Francisco, CA
Firm Website
https://www.sfclt.org

Description

SFCLT seeks a Housing Director to help build and maintain fiscally-sound and resident-based housing.

The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income people through community ownership of the land. Guided by the principles of anti-displacement and racial justice, SFCLT stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates greater access to housing and homeownership opportunities with a focus on BIPOC communities previously excluded from access to wealth, and in particular, access to homeownership opportunities.

SFCLT currently owns and operates 14 permanently affordable properties for those of low and moderate income spread throughout San Francisco, including Chinatown, the Mission, the Tenderloin, the Richmond, South of Market, and soon Russian Hill. 73% of our residents are below 80% AMI and 50% below 60% AMI. The 250 residents living currently in our 151 units of housing represent a diversity of races and ethnicities with 70% of our residents identifying as BIPOC.

Position Overview:

The Housing Director is a member of the executive leadership team together with the Executive Director, Operations Director, and Strategic Impact Director, and has overall responsibility for the supervision of a small asset management department. Working as a collaborative leader, the Housing Director is responsible for leading a team to create an innovative pipeline of multi-unit residential real estate projects and ensure the financial health of SFCLT housing as well as the overall health, empowerment and leadership of SFCLT residents.

The Housing Director is hired by and reports to the Executive Director. SFCLT values teamwork and more horizontal leadership management.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Asset Management

  • Oversee the operations of SFCLT’s small asset management team to achieve the financial sustainability of SFCLT’s housing projects:
    • Optimize properties to achieve a DSCR minimum of 1.1 or greater
    • Manage reserves – Operating and Replacement
    • Identify optimal hard debt and soft debt (private and public) financial products for refinancing
    • Review Monthly/Quarterly Financials & working with the bookkeeper to create systems/improve our internal financial management
    • Annual Budgets: Create and present budgets for staff and residents
    • Identify cost saving methods like electrification & solar
    • Regular review of Capital Needs Assessments with Construction Management Director
    • Oversee Marketing & Lease Up Manager for Lease Up Activities
    • Lender reporting – quarterly and annual
    • Ensure compliance with loans.
    • Ensures working relationships with third-party property management firms
    • Leads Asset Management team in managing refinance events
    • Together with the ED reviews key legal agreements, including mortgages, loan documents, subordination agreement and guarantees for presentation to the Board of Directors.
    • Lead the Finance Committee to educate staff and board regarding the current financial health of the properties on a quarterly basis, as well as a review of the year end financials once a year.
  • Oversees the asset management team, and in particular the Director of Stewardship and Program Managers to ensure affordable housing compliance, stewardship and resident support/education.
    • Insurance renewals/analysis
    • Welfare Exemption Preparation – first and annual filing
    • City/government funding monitoring Annual Monitoring activities – reporting
    • Income certification for new and existing tenants
    • Support the Annual Financial Audit
    • Ensure that residents receive social support and education towards co-op conversion where applicable.
  • Oversee Construction Management Director in the resolution of all code violation related issues

Real Estate Acquisition Pipeline Development:

  • Leading on creating an innovative pipeline of multi-unit residential real estate housing projects with a focus on preservation (acquisition/rehab of existing buildings).
  • Leading on creating strategic partnerships with lenders and other housing developers to advance innovative preservation and production projects.
  • Research on existing affordable housing programs and financing sources at local, regional and state levels which could be utilized for SFCLT projects.
  • Collaborates with the ED, Acquisitions Committee, and Finance & Credit Committee to review and assess the risk of potential acquisitions, debt, equity and public subsidy proposals and partnership/operating agreements.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, will be passionate about the organization’s mission, and be experienced in project management, facilitation, and working independently with accountability to a team.

We hope to hear from candidates who have:

  • Deep alignment with & enthusiasm for SFCLT’s mission
  • At least 3 years of demonstrated asset management experience in multi-unit residential real estate, with both technical and management proficiency in the operations of a real estate development organization.
  • A proven track record of successful acquisitions and/or refinance of multi-unit residential real estate projects, and with preference in the Bay Area.
  • Knowledge and experience with real estate accounting and finance, preferably in affordable multi-family housing.
  • Familiarity with the lender eco-system and financing available for preservation projects at the local, regional, and state level.
  • Commitment to community development, helping low-income communities and strong work ethic and understanding of nonprofit business models.
  • Demonstrated experience with design and implementation of enhanced financial systems and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate, well-organized written and financial reports and to communicate verbally in an effective and concise manner.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, accounting software programs, and network administration.
  • Supervisory experience required. Excellent leadership skills.
  • Commitment to open communication and intentional information-sharing.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented work style.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

While not required, skills or experience in any of the following areas/activities are desirable:

  • Experience with affordable housing asset management and/or real estate development.
  • Experience working with city/state governments, departments and agencies around the creation of multi-unit residential housing and/or affordable housing.
  • Rooted in local communities marginalized by gentrification and displacement, including communities of color, low-income, queer, and immigrant residents of San Francisco.
  • Master’s degree

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in-office required
  • Medical reimbursement plan for employee and family
  • 31 Days of PTO, and 12 holidays
  • 401k with 2% match
  • Sabbatical policy (16 weeks after 4 years)

HOW TO APPLY:

Our goal is to fill this position ASAP but for the right candidate, the start date is negotiable. All applicants must be fully vaccinated before starting (2 shots + booster).

Please send resume and cover letter to: hiring@sfclt.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a goal to fill this position as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Sarah Scruggs
Contact Email
hiring@sfclt.org

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Self-Help/CRL Internship Program

February 14, 2024

Self-Help/CRL Internship Program

Firm Name
Self-Help Credit Union
Firm Location
Durham, NC
Firm Website
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/1c53e93e-a654-48d7-aaa6-f91d42806fcc/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

Description

Self-Help’s Internship Program is designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). We hope to educate and create a passion for the field of community development in the next generation of leaders. We offer a number of internships in commercial lending, real estate, climate justice and consumer advocacy.

View all available positions using the link here: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/1c53e93e-a654-48d7-aaa6-f91d42806fcc/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Start Date
  05/20/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Melissa Jimenez

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Internship
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Executive Director

February 7, 2024

Executive Director

Firm Name
Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust
Firm Location
Beaufort, SC
Firm Website
https://bjht.org

Description

The Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust seeks an experienced professional to lead the organization through steady growth and increased impact. The Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust (BJHT) was created in January 2023 to create and preserve affordable housing in Beaufort and Jasper Counties in South Carolina. Initially two counites, one city and 5 towns united to provide $7,300,000 to support its activity and the State of South Carolina provided an initial $3,000,000 allocation. During its first year, the organization contracted administrative support with another nonprofit and subsequently hired its own interim Executive Director and Office Manager.

Now, with a united and committed volunteer Board of Directors, established policies and systems, and broad community support, BJHT seeks its first full time Executive Director. The Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust is recruiting a motivated and professional individual to lead its affordable housing efforts in the two-county area of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

The ideal candidate will be a compelling advocate for the mission of BJHT to create and preserve affordable housing in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, and able to lead the organization’s growth. The Executive Director will need to be a strategic thinker while building broad based support in the community and with legislators, real estate developers, workforce partners, community leaders, and state and local officials.
Previous experience leading affordable housing initiatives and creating key community relationships is crucial. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential. Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office Suite and other software is also necessary. The Director must be able to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and possess a high level of analytic skills. Prior nonprofit experience and experience working with Boards of Directors is preferred.

See full job description attached for further details and how to apply.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Start Date
  05/01/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jennifer Tuckwiller
Contact Email
info@bjht.org
Contact Phone
(843) 279-2446

Job Category:
Housing
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Real Estate Project Management Intern

February 5, 2024

Real Estate Project Management Intern

Firm Name
Self-Help
Firm Location
Durham, NC
Firm Website
https://www.self-help.org/

Description

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality, especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. Self-Help’s internship program is designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

The Real Estate Development Intern based in Durham 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. The intern will support the operations of the Project Management group, supervised by one of Self-Help’s experienced real estate development professionals. Depending on the status of specific projects by summertime, the intern will engage in a variety of tasks on multiple developments, including:

  1. Supporting predevelopment activities for proposed projects that include affordable housing, and commercial and community spaces,
  2. Supporting the closing of project financing, tracking construction progress, and pre-leasing and leasing activities for projects in the development pipeline,
  3. Conducting research to support new and early-stage projects and programs, and on community needs and real estate markets within the geographies Self-Help serves.

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. The ideal intern will be a graduate or undergraduate student with an enthusiasm for learning, strong interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, and a sincere interest in nonprofit-work, education, advocacy, or social work, and a passion for socially-responsible real estate development.

Additional qualifications and skills should include experience or familiarity with some combination of real estate development processes, finance, architecture and design, urban planning, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Please visit our internships page at the link below and look for ‘Real Estate Project Management Intern’ for this opportunity:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/1c53e93e-a654-48d7-aaa6-f91d42806fcc/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/01/2024
Start Date
  05/20/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Daniel Bullock
Contact Email
daniel.bullock@self-help.org
Contact Phone
(919) 956-4697

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Internship, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Senior Project Manager

January 29, 2024

Senior Project Manager

Firm Name
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
Firm Location
Cambridge, MA
Firm Website
https://www.cambridgeredevelopment.org/

Description

The Senior Project Manager is a dynamic leader on our small team who will lead complex real estate and community development initiatives for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Senior Project Manager works collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, designing and leading the due diligence, planning, and implementation of a variety of real estate and community infrastructure projects. This position reports to the Director of Projects and Planning.

The Senior Project Manager’s work is done indoors in a professional office setting in Kendall Square, as well as outdoors at various local project and meeting sites. This role requires attendance at some evening meetings. It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week. The CRA operates within a permanent hybrid office and remote work structure where 60% of working hours are spent in the office or at project sites.

Please view the attached position announcement for a full description and application information.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  02/26/2024
Start Date
  02/26/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Kyle Vangel
Contact Email
planning@cambridgeredevelopment.org
Contact Phone
(617) 492-6800

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Public

2024 Summer Analyst Fellowship

January 10, 2024

2024 Summer Analyst Fellowship

Firm Name
HR&A Advisors
Firm Location
New York, NY
Firm Website
https://www.hraadvisors.com/hra-summer-fellowship-program/

Description

ABOUT US

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development, and public policy consulting firm that helps create more equitable, resilient, and dynamic communities. Our work turns vision into action through rigorous analysis, strategy development, and implementation planning.

HR&A professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and have a breadth of lived experiences. We are former city officials, planners, architects, lawyers, and economists. We are passionate about increasing the vitality of urban life.

HR&A is proud to be an employee-owned company and is committed to building a diverse workforce while centering issues of equity and inclusion in the work that we do.

For more information, visit our website at www.hraadvisors.com.

ABOUT YOU

You have a passion for urban development and policy, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. You want to have an impact with the work that you do.

You will bring a capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, and are excited to dive into projects that help our clients solve the difficult challenges cities face today.

THE ROLE

We are seeking full-time Summer Fellows for 10-12 weeks in our Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington, DC offices. Summer Fellows will be expected to work from an HR&A office at least two days per week.

Summer Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in project work and practice development as well as employ skills aligned with the core analytical staff at HR&A. Our analyst cohort forms the foundation of our team-oriented structure and helps to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Summer Fellows may help prepare written reports, presentations, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects. Day-to-day tasks will range from project to project and may include:

  • Market Analysis
  • Case Study Research
  • Econometric Modeling
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Real Estate Pro Formas
  • Public Policy Analysis

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates should currently be completing their senior year of a bachelor’s degree program or are working towards a graduate level degree. Preference will be given to candidates with a concentration in urban planning, real estate finance, economic development, public policy, housing finance, or a related field.

TIMELINE

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 PM ET on January 29, 2024. Accepted Fellows will be notified in early March and will begin the Summer Fellowship Program on June 3, 2024. The Summer Fellowship to Full-Time Employment Track is anticipated to run until August 23, 2024. Start and end dates are flexible based on candidate availability.

Individuals in the Summer Fellow to Full-Time Employment Track, who have completed their degree programs, may be considered for transition into a full-time role at HR&A upon successful completion of the fellowship.

COMPENSATION

Summer Fellows will be paid a monthly stipend of $6,000.

HOW TO APPLY

HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, and high performing team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBT community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit an application on our online portal at https://hraadvisors.applytojob.com/apply.

In lieu of a cover letter, please write an essay of no more than one typewritten page on how you see yourself bringing equity to cities and the built environment. Please submit this essay and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested essay will not be reviewed.

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume and essay that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/29/2024
Start Date
  06/03/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Pasan Perera
Contact Email
jobs@hraadvisors.com

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Fellowship, Housing, Internship, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Private

Real Estate Analyst

January 10, 2024

Real Estate Analyst

Firm Name
HHHunt
Firm Location
Raleigh and Richmond
Firm Website
https://www.hhhunt.com/

Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Finance Analyst primarily assists in monitoring the financial performance of existing assets within the Apartment Living portfolio with the primary goal of NOI growth and asset value preservation. They are integral in the creation of new processes/infrastructure required to measure internal and external trends, evaluate local markets, support the development of strategic plans, and maintain historical data/key metrics. In addition, this role also helps create/manage financial models to evaluate Apartment Living projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build and enhance tools to assist in the analysis of financial, market, and residential data
  • Understand, maintain, and update financial models that assist with the management of the financial performance of a large multifamily portfolio
  • Analyze financial models, competitor data, and market data to recommend potential resolutions to senior management
  • Create and implement new systems or processes to manage data across the entire portfolio
  • Conduct market research and analysis to obtain local market knowledge of competitor offerings, positioning, location, and market supply and demand trends
  • Assist in the preparation of the Properties Division’s ten-year cash flow twice a year including collaborating with the operations team from Apartment Operations with gathering information
  • When requested, prepare financial pro forma models for Apartment Living projects.
  • All other duties as assigned
  • Coordinate and prepare REO schedules as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated aptitude for analytics and problem solving
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting including the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets
  • Project management skills and abilities capable of balancing multiple and competing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Experience with successfully meeting deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working toward a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or Economics
  • Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with successfully meeting deadlines.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/31/2024
Start Date
  05/16/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Craig Koller
Contact Email
Crkoller@hhhunt.com
Contact Phone
(410) 949-6965

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Housing, Internship, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Private

Executive Director

November 17, 2023

Executive Director

Firm Name
WakeUP Wake County
Firm Location
Remote
Firm Website
https://wakeupwakecounty.org/

Description

Are you passionate about well-planned development in Wake County, NC that promotes vibrant, mixed-use, walkable communities?

Are you an advocate for diverse housing choices, transportation options, access to clean and adequate drinking water and for local solutions to solve the global climate crisis?

Are you the next Executive Director of WakeUP Wake County?

Why?
WakeUP Wake County promotes good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, climate change and advancing a higher quality of life for all. WakeUP Wake County is working to create an economically and environmentally sustainable region for future generations. They are now seeking their next Executive Director to join their compassionate and dedicated team to help achieve and grow their strategic vision.

What will you do as WakeUP Wake County’s next Executive Director?
This experienced nonprofit Executive Director will work with the board and staff to implement WakeUP Wake County’s three-year strategic plan created earlier this year. In addition to serving as the face of the organization, attending public meetings and fundraising, the Executive Director will plan, organize, and direct the organization’s governance, advocacy, fiscal management, communications, and operations.

Responsibilities Include:

– Regular attendance at community meetings, events, and facilities. Candidates should expect a moderate number of nights and weekend events and meetings.
– Work closely with the Board of Directors to energize and engage their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and visibility of the organization.
– Ensure sound fiscal management practices through budget tracking, billing, and projecting cash flow.
– Educate and be a strong advocate with county, municipal, state, federal elected officials, and staff on growth policies.
– Serve as a catalyst for grassroots advocacy to engage citizens in timely policy actions and help to maintain and grow citizen actions within and outside of the organization.
– Communicate with local media on timely relevant planning and development issues.
– Guide internal research and synthesis activities that lead to recommended policy frameworks and strategies that would further the organization’s vision and goals.
– In partnership with the Director of Development, lead fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual, planned gifts, and other revenue sources.
– Motivate, evaluate, and hire staff.
– Maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and other local partner organizations.

Why WakeUP Wake County?
WakeUP Wake County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that leads public engagement on housing, transportation, climate change, and other land use issues in Wake County. WakeUP began as a grassroots collective in 2006, born out of concern for the challenges of rapid growth and development. Since then, WakeUP has become the leading voice representing citizens in land use and development issues that influence and are influenced by climate, transportation, clean water, and housing, taking the long-term view on regional needs. WakeUP is uniquely positioned to enact change in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Want to know more? Visit WakeUP Wake County – Speaking UP for a better tomorrow.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director
– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, with a major in environmental science, natural sciences, political science, humanities, urban planning, or public policy.
– Three years experience leading or in a senior level role with a nonprofit organization, political campaigns, community organizing, nonprofit management, environmental policy, or economic development.
– Dynamic, visionary, high-level strategic thinking, and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
– Familiarity with transportation planning, affordable housing policy, community relations, climate change policy, land use policies, and government relations.
– Track record of fundraising and donor relations.
– Experience collaborating with grassroots organizations, community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
– Strong social media, writing skills and ability to speak confidently in public forums.
– High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
– Organized and detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.

Think you are the next WakeUP Wake County Executive Director?
To apply, click on the link to the WakeUP Wake County Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and is in the $70,000 to $80,000 range and includes a stipend for medical benefits. Benefits include accrued vacation and sick time of 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. In addition, the Executive Director receives a cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.

WakeUP Wake County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity in the workplace. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or prior record of arrest or conviction. We seek a workplace that reflects and respects the full range of the nation and state’s diversity.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Armstrong McGuire

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Associate Consultant

November 14, 2023

Associate Consultant

Firm Name
Economic & Planning Systems
Firm Location
Denver, CO
Firm Website
https://www.epsys.com/

Description

About Us
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative consulting firm working in land use policy and urban planning, housing, economic and community development, real estate development, and public finance. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable urban development and community resiliency.
EPS is seeking a qualified person to join our Denver team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment, frequent client contact and exposure, rewarding project assignments, and advancement opportunity. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and invest in our staff through on-the-job training, monthly “lunch-and-learns,” and staff retreats and social events, with the goal of developing well-rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.
EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment and values diverse perspectives that strengthen our understanding of issues and enhances our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. We help communities expand in an equitable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, and innovative land use investments.
Associate Position
An EPS Associate collaborates with EPS Principals, staff, and partner firms to complete consulting assignments related to urban issues including affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit-oriented development, economic development and revitalization, fiscal and economic impacts, and open space and conservation planning. They prepare quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, participate in stakeholder engagement, and prepare written and spoken deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills
• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, urban economics, real estate, public policy, or related field (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in consulting or related public sector position
• Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of basic demographic and economic analysis techniques and data sources
• Basic knowledge of real estate market and financial analysis
• GIS/spatial analysis and graphics skills
• Strong problem solving and written and oral communication skills
• Interest in the economics of land use, evolution of places, and local economic and community development

Benefits
• Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply send resume and cover letter to lsoister@epsdenver.com

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  12/31/2023
Start Date
  01/01/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Helena Soister
Contact Email
lsoister@epsdenver.com
Contact Phone
(303) 623-3557

Job Category:
Economic Development, Housing, Land Use, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Private

Multifamily Lending Coordinator

November 7, 2023

Multifamily Lending Coordinator

Firm Name
City of Raleigh
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4203198/multifamily-lending-coordinator

Description

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Raleigh residents through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city. The Department provides funding to create and preserve affordable housing and for services and programs benefitting low-to-moderate-income people. The Department enforces codes to ensure safe and decent housing and carries out neighborhood revitalization and community engagement and enrichment activities. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services.

About the Opportunity:
The Community and Small Business Development Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds, including gap financing loans for affordable multifamily housing development. The Division seeks a self-directed community development professional with excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional excellence to serve as its Multifamily Lending Coordinator. This position manages the Department’s multifamily gap financing programs, including drafting notices of funding availability and requests for proposals, coordinating inter-disciplinary review committees, leading regular interdisciplinary coordination calls for ongoing projects, and evaluating proposals, including financial underwriting. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator will make recommendations in the form of memoranda and presentations to go before City Council. This position will also move funded developments through the closing and construction processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with multifamily development, lending, and/or valuation, with specific experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills (including public presentation skills), project management skills, time management skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating and implementation. and facility with data. The ideal candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, elected officials, the media, the public, and the development community. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft programs, specifically Excel, as well as Windows accessories and PowerPoint.  This position will be supervised by the Housing Programs Manager, but the ideal candidate will be self-directed, able to manage the programs in its portfolio with minimal supervision and capable of making program and policy recommendations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Plan, manage, and oversee the City’s rental housing development finance programs, primarily the Joint Venture Rental Development Program. This position will also be tasked with standing up a funding program for Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs) using HOME and other federal funds.
  • Evaluate proposals received for rental development projects requesting City funds and conducting underwriting analysis to make funding recommendations to City Council.
  • Evaluate appropriateness of projects for federal or local funding, specifically for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This requires possessing or obtaining working knowledge of HOME and CDBG regulation and program guidelines.
  • Conduct Environmental Reviews as needed to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
  • Recommend funding awards to Department leadership and City Council with clear, concise written memoranda and presentations.
  • Manage loan closings for funded developments by collaborating with contracted outside counsel to review documents and working with Department finance staff to set up and process funding disbursements.
  • Monitor approved developments through the construction process to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Minority and Women-Owned Business requirements and other cross-cutting regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with development partners and Department staff to ensure beneficiary data for federally-funded projects is accurately entered into the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) and that deadlines for the commitment or expenditure of HUD funds are met.
  • Collaborate with other staff to monitor post-construction compliance including evaluating requests for modifications to loans and coordinating between property managers and loan servicer to ensure balance accuracy and other servicing matters.
  • Manage data for the City’s multifamily development portfolio including lending volume, unit production, and upcoming projects.
  • Use data to respond to inquiries from staff leadership and City Council, and to make recommendations for program and policy updates.
  • Maintain relationships with development partners and community organizations to stay aware of trends and upcoming projects.

 

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, construction management, business administration or directly related field and five years of community development experience related to assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

  • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AICP, NDC Housing Development Finance Professional Certification, or other related professional certifications

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  11/23/23

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jake Levitas
Contact Email
levitasj@gmail.com
Contact Phone
(415) 926-0276

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Economic Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public