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Housing Development Analyst

August 2, 2023

Housing Development Analyst

Firm Name
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC

Description

Are you passionate about building a career in affordable housing? Our team creates affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. Join our team if you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others!

Main Objectives:

– Determines the economic feasibility of affordable multi-family rental housing projects using local, state and federal subsidies
– Provides technical assistance to organizations developing applications
– Participates in the review and underwriting of project applications for housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds and agency funded loan programs

Education and Experience:
– A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in business administration, real estate finance, urban development or a related field is required
– At least three years of experience in rental housing development, construction, management or mortgage underwriting, is required
– An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Real estate development procedures
– Financial proformas
– Loan underwriting
– Management practices
– Federal, state, and local regulations regarding rental and subsidized housing occupancy
– Ability to interpret financial statements and legal documents
– Strong and accurate attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication
– Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a high degree of quality
– Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Kiera Moran
Contact Email
knmoran@nchfa.com
Contact Phone
(919) 480-2657

Job Category:
Housing
Job Sector:
Public

Policy & Research Graduate Intern

April 10, 2023

Policy & Research Graduate Intern

Firm Name
North Carolina Housing Finace Agency
Firm Location
NC
Firm Website
https://www.nchfa.com

Description

Main Objectives:

The Agency’s Policy & Research Graduate Student Internship is a paid summer internship for existing graduate students intended to foster the next generation of housing policy leaders, practitioners,and scholars. During the summer internship, the Graduate Student Intern will work closely with members of the Agency’s Policy & Research Team and contribute to research, quantitative analysis,and policy efforts geared towards increasing the stock of affordable and safe housing for North Carolinians with low incomes. Throughout the summer, the Graduate Student Intern will gain hands-on experience in policy analysis and research; participate in networking opportunities that may include program, research, and policy leaders from local and state organizations; gain a strong foundation in affordable housing concepts, policies, and research methods; and contribute to relevant housing research, policy, and planning priorities for the Agency.

Essential Functions:

•Contribute to a variety of policy analysis, program evaluation, and affordable housing research projects through data analysis and qualitative research.

•Articulate findings from research project(s) in appropriate deliverables, such as a written reports, visualizations, presentations,blog posts,and/or internal memos.

•Perform other duties as assigned by members of the Policy & Research Team.Additional Work Duties:Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution required. Must be a resident of North Carolina or currently enrolled in a graduate program in Planning, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, or related field in North Carolina. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ideal candidates are self-driven and independently motivated; have strong verbal and written communication as well as analytical and organizational skills; demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Agency’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities to enhance the quality of life of North Carolinians; demonstrated interest in affordable housing and community development; enrolled in a graduate program in Planning, Public Policy,Government, Public Administration, or related field; experience with Microsoft Office programs, GIS/modeling/mapping tools, or statistical computing programs; ability to work remotely.

To Apply:

Email lerosenfeld@nchfa.comwith your resume and cover letter.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  05/01/2023
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Lindsay Rosenfeld
Contact Email
lerosenfeld@nchfa.com

Job Category:
GIS, Housing, Internship
Job Sector:
Public

Housing and Community Development Specialist

March 23, 2023

Housing and Community Development Specialist

Firm Name
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Firm Location
Vermont
Firm Website
https://vhcb.org/about-us/jobs/housing-and-community-development-specialist

Description

Greetings DCRP:

This job is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative organization to help make an immediate impact on the affordable housing crisis throughout Vermont’s rural and urban localities. You will have the opportunity to learn about development risk analysis and underwriting on the job through collaborating with experienced colleagues, while taking responsibility for supporting the closing, construction and completion of affordable multifamily projects that VHCB funds. You will get exposure to a range of different affordable housing types, from large LIHTC developments to low-barrier shelters to shared equity homeownership. Since its founding in the late 1980s, VHCB is a unique quasi-governmental organization that continues to thoughtfully merge the issues of conservation and development to support our statutory mission.

I am a DCRP alum (’07) and would love to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more. Email me at e.phillips@vhcb.org. Instructions for applying for the job are on our website.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  04/03/2023
Start Date
  05/16/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Emily Phillips
Contact Email
e.phillips@vhcb.org
Contact Phone
(202) 997-7682

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

Two-Year Fellows Program – Virginia Housing

March 21, 2023

Two-Year Fellows Program – Virginia Housing

Firm Name
Virginia Housing
Firm Location
Richmond, Virginia
Firm Website
https://www.virginiahousing.com/about/fellows-program

Description

We’re looking for the next generation of leaders in the Affordable Housing industry! If helping your fellow Virginians attain quality, affordable housing is your passion, we invite you to apply for acceptance in the Virginia Housing Fellows Program.

What is the Fellows Program?
The Fellows Program is not an internship, but rather a full-time, salaried role at Virginia Housing. If accepted, you’ll spend the next two years working alongside creative problem solvers and innovators at one of the nation’s most successful state housing authorities. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on real projects, and developing industry knowledge, leadership and analytical skills.

Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for emerging leaders: people who are innovative, visionary, analytical, lifelong learners — and excited about our affordable housing mission. They may have a wide range of skills, education and backgrounds, but all will share our deep commitment to supporting affordable housing. Virginia Housing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Further, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

How Will This Help Your Career?
As a Fellow, you’ll work in a collaborative environment with experienced Virginia Housing associates and business partners, with opportunities to learn and grow in different aspects of the industry.

Year One – You’ll work with an Associate Chief, divisional leadership, advisory councils and business partners as you learn about policy and project work, and the internal workings of Virginia Housing.
Year Two – You’ll work with external business partners on capacity building and research assignments, gaining exposure to more industry professionals and organizations, enhancing your network and skills.
At the end of your two-year fellowship, you’ll receive job placement assistance with Virginia Housing’s affordable housing industry partners.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have the ability to legally work in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time.
  • A resume is required for consideration.
  • Applicants must submit an essay along with their application on one of these topics: “What affordable housing means to you” or “How you believe affordable housing impacts communities”. The essay should be 2 pages, double spaced using 12 point Arial font.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Planning & Development, Policy, Legal,
  • Business Administration, Communication, or a similar area of study or equivalent work experience in a business environment.
  • Preferred software skills include Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

The Virginia Housing Fellows Mission Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program fosters the environment to prepare our Fellows to be leaders in affordable housing by providing resources, knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Virginia Housing Fellows Vision Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program serves as the management and leadership succession planning pipeline for Virginia’s affordable housing industry by leveraging and elevating the talents of future leaders committed to helping Virginians attain quality affordable housing.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.virginiahousing.com/about/fellows-program

Job Details

Job Type
 Temporary
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/31/2023
Start Date
  06/05/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Susan Dewey

Job Category:
Fellowship, Housing
Job Sector:
Private

Construction Project Coordinator

March 9, 2023

Construction Project Coordinator

Firm Name
City of Raleigh, Housing & Neighborhoods Department
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://raleighnc.gov/housing-and-neighborhoods

Description

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/3943876/construction-project-coordinator

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all Raleigh citizens through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city, including citywide first-time homeownership loans, gap financing for affordable rental housing, funds for rehabilitation of existing housing stock, and housing initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.

The Construction Project Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services. This position manages various construction projects, particularly related to capital improvements and ongoing operations of the Studios at 2800, a City-owned extended stay hotel. Many activities are carried out through third parties, which involves contracts and contract administration, loan agreements and loan administration, and the issuance of NOFAs and RFPs and other instruments. Work also includes implementing elements of the City’s Strategic Plan relative to affordable housing and related areas and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and local and departmental policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Consults with the Construction Manager and other departmental staff to evaluate construction activities, determine operational objectives, and meeting overall program goals.
  • Manages capital improvements and overall property/project management activities related to the City-owned extended stay hotel, the Studios at 2800.
  • Reviews construction/rehabilitation plans and specifications, performs work and site inspections, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Prepares, issues, advertises, and evaluates responses to Requests for Bids (RFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction activities.
  • Composes and manages construction contracts including renewals and amendments, collecting reports and documentation, and processing payments.
  • Manages the work of consultants, including architects, engineers, and land planners. Reviews and approves payments.
  • Gathers program and project data for reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City’s Strategic Plan, and other reports.
  • Conducts Davis-Bacon and Section 3 monitoring and reporting, as well as Environmental Review checklists as needed, and creates and updates policies and procedures related to Section 3 monitoring, Davis-Bacon monitoring, and other construction and compliance activities.
  • Prepares recommendation memos and agenda materials for City Council approval, as needed. Attends public meetings and events and participates on committees to provide information on projects, programs, and activities.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/27/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Erika Brandt
Contact Email
erika.brandt@raleighnc.gov
Contact Phone
(919) 996-6975

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public

Project Manager, Tenant Engagement and Special Projects

March 2, 2023

Project Manager, Tenant Engagement and Special Projects

Firm Name
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Firm Location
New York City
Firm Website
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page

Description

Project Manager for the Division of Neighborhood Development and Stabilization
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About the Agency:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, rental subsidies, and educational programs for tenants and building owners. HPD is tasked with fulfilling Mayor Adams’s housing plan “Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness”, a comprehensive framework which includes $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the administration’s planned investment to $22 billion — the largest in the city’s history. This investment, coupled with an aggressive effort to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City’s affordable housing crisis and bolster access to opportunity, promote economic stability and mobility, improve health and safety, and increase racial equity.

Your Team:

The Office of Neighborhood Strategies (ONS) is charged with ensuring that HPD’s development and preservation efforts are guided by meaningful community engagement and coordinated with public investments in infrastructure and services, as put forth in the Mayor’s Housing Plan.

ONS is composed of two divisions and a cross-divisional unit reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner:

  • The Division of Planning & Predevelopment (P&P) is central to developing and managing HPD’s housing production pipeline from project proposal phases through the land use review and entitlement process, to ensure that HPD’s investments contribute to building strong, healthy, resilient neighborhoods in all five boroughs.
  • The Division of Neighborhood Development & Stabilization (ND&S) leads the agency’s commitment to neighborhood planning and strategic preservation through engagement with tenants, landlords, community leaders, and neighborhood stakeholders as we work to enable strong and healthy neighborhoods anchored by affordable housing.
  • The Strategic Initiatives Unit leads special ONS initiatives and provides essential technical, planning, and policy support to staff and the First Deputy Commissioner.

Your Impact:

As the Project Manager for Tenant Engagement and Special Projects for the Division of Neighborhood Development and Stabilization, you will support the development, management, and implementation of innovative programs to educate tenants about their rights and available resources and to protect them from landlord harassment and displacement. This team implements these strategies in close collaboration with a wide range of community stakeholders. The Partners in Preservation program, a data-driven initiative first launched by HPD in 2019, is one of the core programs the Project Manager will support. Responding to increased speculation, harassment, and displacement in rent-regulated housing, the agency developed Partners in Preservation to foster closer collaboration between tenant organizing groups, government agencies, and legal services providers to stabilize tenants. The program is highlighted in Mayor Adams’s housing plan as a key initiative to preserve rent-regulated housing and counteract tenant harassment. As a result the program is expanding citywide this year.

Your Role:

The Division of Neighborhood Development and Stabilization is seeking an enthusiastic candidate with tenant or community organizing experience, excellent project management and policy analysis skills, knowledge of housing and other issues, the ability to effectively collaborate with community and government partners, and a commitment to racial equity and social justice. Your role will be to help develop and implement the Citywide Partners in Preservation program, develop and lead new strategies to protect tenants from displacement, and conduct policy analysis on a wide range of tenant issues in close collaboration with other team members. The selected candidate will join a growing team with wide-ranging professional backgrounds and report to the Deputy Director.

Your Responsibilities:

Program Management

Help manage the Citywide Partners in Preservation program and serve as the primary project manager for one of the selected program target areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assisting with the ongoing procurement process to select tenant organizing groups to implement the program
  • Building and maintaining relationships with selected groups, program staff, and tenant organizing teams
  • Facilitating regular strategy meetings with program staff and tenant organizers
  • Coordinating both internally and externally to implement interventions in target buildings
  • Respond to inquiries and provide strategic advice and information regarding municipal programs and procedures to tenant organizers
  • Help develop and implement new programs to educate tenants about their rights and tenant organizers about the resources available to them to better protect tenants from landlord harassment and displacement, such as Tenant Clinics, Tenant Classes, and Tenant Organizer Trainings.
  • Build relationships with and obtain input from a wide range of stakeholders, including community-based organizations (CBOs), legal services providers, residents, City and State agencies, Community Boards, and elected officials

Policy Analysis

  • Identify issues that may necessitate policy solutions, conduct research on these issues, propose and advocate for potential solutions, which may involve seeding new projects

Communication

  • At the discretion of the Deputy Director, represent the agency and the Tenant Engagement and Special Projects Unit at public meetings, resource fairs, tabling events, and other forums targeting tenants
  • Develop goals and activities for public workshops and events, manage the logistics, prepare and facilitate presentations
  • Create clearly articulated and compelling materials, such as presentations, maps, data visualizations, and plain-language explanations of complex policy issues for both internal and external audiences

Minimum Requirements:

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
  2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
  3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above

Preferred Skills:

  • Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field is preferred. Experience with tenant organizing or providing legal services to tenants is strongly preferred.
  • Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders; to receive direction and anticipate next steps; to think through, communicate, document, organize, and execute on project goals; to work independently and take initiative; and to meet deadlines.
  • Subject-Matter Expertise: Knowledge of housing and other urban issues (with an emphasis on issues impacting low-income tenants) is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with New York government and housing issues and/or experience developing anti-displacement and preservation strategies in New York City or other high-cost cities is a plus.
  • Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice: An understanding of the historic and systemic causes of social inequities and a proven commitment to undo these wrongs.
  • Relationship-Building Skills: Ability to relate with people from different backgrounds and to present information clearly to people from different educational and literacy levels. Community organizing experience or provision of legal services serving tenants is a plus. Existing relationships with New York City CBOs and legal services providers supporting low-income tenants are welcomed.
  • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically, and to consider complex policy programs through both a micro-level and macro-level lens and from an equity perspective.
  • Policy Analysis Skills: Experience conducting policy research and sharing findings in memoranda and reports preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Proven ability to produce high-quality materials in a variety of formats for internal and external audiences and experience facilitating meetings.
  • Good Judgment: Ability to analyze a situation, understand when additional input is needed, resolve issues independently, and escalate when appropriate.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/28/2023
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Chris Servidio
Contact Email
servidic@hpd.nyc.gov

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public

Project Manager

February 28, 2023

Project Manager

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

Description

The Project Manager is a dynamic player on our small team who will lead community development initiatives for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Project Manager works collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, managing 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.

While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Project Manager will support include:

  • Developing and executing mission-driven residential and commercial real estate projects, often in coordination with a local partner,
  • Planning, developing, and implementing community infrastructure projects and initiatives, including open space and transportation facilities,
  • Planning new neighborhood investment strategies consistent with the CRA’s Strategic Plan including loan and grant programs for local organizations and community partners,
  • Conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder groups and strategic partners to identify new projects, and
  • Communicating about the work with a range of audiences, via written materials, CRA website content, public meetings, and at other community events.

The 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 at least three days per week are spent in the office.

Respond no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 by sending an application consisting of your cover letter and resume as a PDF (maximum two pages) to planning@cambridgeredeveopment.org. Place “Project Manager” in the subject and attach your PDF. The CRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity of experience, opinion, and approach.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/27/2023
Start Date
  06/01/2023
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Kyle Vangel
Contact Email
kvangel@cambridgeredevelopment.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

Senior Project Manager

February 28, 2023

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 large and complex 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.

While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Senior Project Manager will support include:

  • Leading mission-driven residential and commercial real estate projects, often in coordination with a local partner,
  • Planning, developing, and implementing community infrastructure projects and initiatives, including open space and transportation facilities,
  • Facilitating new neighborhood investment strategies consistent with the CRA’s Strategic Plan including loan and grant programs for local organizations,
  • Conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder groups and strategic partners to identify new projects, and
  • Communicating about the work with a range of audiences, via written materials, CRA website content, public meetings, and at other community events.

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 at least three days per week are spent in the office.

Respond no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 by sending an application consisting of your cover letter and resume as a PDF (maximum two pages) to planning@cambridgeredeveopment.org. Place “Senior Project Manager” in the subject and attach your PDF. The CRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity of experience, opinion, and approach.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/27/2023
Start Date
  06/01/2023
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Kyle Vangel
Contact Email
kvangel@cambridgeredevelopment.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

Project Manager

February 27, 2023

Project Manager

Firm Name
Latin United Community Housing Association
Firm Location
Chicago, IL
Firm Website
https://lucha.org/

Description

LUCHA is seeking a Project Manager to join the Community Development team in directing LUCHA’s pipeline of community-driven affordable housing development projects. With the oversight and support of LUCHA’s Director of Community Development and Executive Director, the Project Manager will oversee two or more developments at a time, advancing all aspects of the development process from concept development through acquisition, construction and initial occupancy. LUCHA’s 2023 development pipeline includes the adaptive reuse of a church in Logan Square, an 89-unit new construction development in Humboldt Park, and the development of a new office/community center. We’re seeking a committed and energetic individual aligned with LUCHA’s mission. An ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with a team and have experience working in the real estate development field. Flexibility and creative problem-solving are key traits. LUCHA will invest in staff development through training and mentorship, and the individual in this role will have opportunity for growth and contribution to the department’s strategy and direction. Specific and essential duties of the Project Manager may include:

Oversee project conception, site and market research, zoning analysis, and financial feasibility.

Prepare and maintain project budgets, operating proformas, and schedules. Assemble and manage the development team. Oversee design process to achieve project goals within project budgets and funding requirements.

Lead all aspects of project financing, including identifying funding sources, completing funding applications, liaising with project funders and syndicators, and managing closings and acquisitions. Funding applications may include for-profit and not-for-profit lenders, City of Chicago and IHDA Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), City of Chicago TIF, and others.

Lead all aspects of project construction including contractor selection and negotiation, draw meetings and site visits, and construction draws.

Engage local community organizers and leaders, tenants and neighbors, and elected officials to build support for projects. Lead public presentations and prepare materials for external communications.

Duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Director of Community Development.

2 Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must have:

3 or more years of experience in real estate development, real estate finance, construction, architecture, urban planning or other related field, with progressively responsible work managing complex projects or initiatives. A master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, business or other related field can be substituted for one year of experience.

Experience managing substantial portions of 1-2 real estate development projects. Examples of involvement could include proforma analysis, preparing or evaluating financing applications, real estate closings, design, and construction scoping and budgeting.

Familiarity with affordable housing and the regulations and financing applicable to the industry, especially the LIHTC program.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing memos, narratives, presentations and financing and grant applications.

Experience working effectively in a team environment and building relationships with people of diverse cultural, economic and racial backgrounds.

Integrity and commitment to LUCHA’s mission and values. Strong candidates will have one or more of the following:

3 or more years of experience working on LIHTC or other affordable rental housing developments.

Experience with community engagement, including presentations to the public, elected officials and other stakeholders.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) writing and speaking skills.

Direct experience working with housing finance programs and agencies such as LIHTC, HUD, IHDA, and the City of Chicago Department of Housing.

Experience with sustainable design and green building certification programs. Job Requirements:

Ability to travel and attend occasional meetings on weeknights or weekends.

Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities who otherwise meet the position qualifications and requirements. This position regularly requires the employee to sit, stand, speak, and operate a personal computer. Occasionally, walking and lifting up to 30 pounds may be required. The employee may be required to access sites and buildings under construction, which requires balance and ability to climb as needed.

LUCHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and an equal opportunity employer.

Current COVID-19 policies include mandatory vaccination. At this time, the position is a hybrid role with scheduled days working from home and working from LUCHA’s office each week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401(k) employer match.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/31/2023
Start Date
  05/01/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jane Anderson
Contact Email
janderson@lucha.org
Contact Phone
(733) 276-5338

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

Research Assistant (Housing Finance Policy Center)

February 23, 2023

Research Assistant (Housing Finance Policy Center)

Firm Name
Urban Institute
Firm Location
Washington, DC
Firm Website
https://urban.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Urban-Careers/job/The-Urban-Institute-DC/Research-Assistant–Housing-Finance-Policy-Center-_R-801357?q=research%20assistant

Description

About Urban Institute:
At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.

Our Mission
To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.

Our Values
Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity

For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit https://www.urban.org.

The Opportunity:
Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly inclusive community that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Housing Finance Policy Center seeks a Research Assistant to provide research and project support. The topical focus of the research is housing and housing finance policy covering areas such as access to mortgage credit, housing affordability, the future structure of the secondary mortgage market, and the government role in regulating and supporting the housing finance system.

The Research Assistant will work on quantitative and some qualitative research assignments related to internally and externally funded projects.

What You’ll Do:

  • Contribute to quantitative and some qualitative research assignments.
  • Conduct literature reviews and track emerging trends in industry and research, compiling and synthesizing information
  • Update data series for HFPC’s monthly chartbook
  • Provide general research assistance on other HFPC projects, research publications, and blogs on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Support the center on administrative, communications, and event-related assignments with opportunities to assist center leadership with creating presentation materials for public events and meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the center project manager or other senior staff.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business, Real Estate, and Social Science or related fields is required. Some prior research experience strongly preferred. The research experience could include research for an undergraduate thesis.
  • Demonstate strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Exercise proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, using statistical packages, such as SAS, STATA, and/or R. Spatial analysis skills a plus.
  • Initiates or suggests improvements or innovations on assigned tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Willingness to adapt to changes in work assignments, deadlines and team environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize many moving tasks and competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ideally interested in housing and housing finance related issues.

What You’ll Experience:
No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. And whether you call the Washington, DC area or elsewhere home, you can expect to be part of a welcoming and hybrid workplace. We are committed to cultivating a community and working in a manner defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.

Urban’s greatest asset is our people.

Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you’re hired and a generous employer contribution after five months of service and 1,000 hours, with immediate vesting. You’ll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

As a federal contractor, Urban will comply with Executive Order (EO) 14042 that requires federal contractors, subcontractors, and their respective employees to comply with Covid-19 vaccinations. All Urban Institute employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and comply with masking and distancing requirements, regardless of responsibilities or work location. New hires must also be fully vaccinated before starting work. Employees may request exemption from vaccination against COVID-19 based on either a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Where such an exemption is approved, Urban will discuss with each employee potential accommodation.

The Urban Institute has formally recognized the Urban Institute Employees’ Union, which is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU). Urban management and the Union work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared commitment to this institution. This position is included in the Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Urban management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@urban.org. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Roberto G. Quercia

Job Category:
Housing
Job Sector:
Research Institutes