Governor Cooper’s policy office is hiring a new policy advisor and we’re hoping you can help spread the word! The policy office advances Governor Cooper’s agenda through policy and budget development and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities of the policy advisor position include:
Researching and drafting policy briefs, memos, and executive orders and directives;Engaging with stakeholders and constituents; andWorking closely with cabinet agencies on policy priorities and implementation.

We’re looking for a detail- and deadline-oriented self-starter who is passionate about public service. Applicants must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to synthesize information across a wide variety of issue
areas. Portfolio may include environmental justice, environmental quality, natural and cultural resources, transportation, and military and veterans affairs issues.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
rania.hassan@nc.gov by Wednesday, March 1.

The Concord Group is seeking candidates for its Associate position in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Concord Group is one of the nation’s leading real estate strategy consulting firms. Our mission is to help our clients shape tomorrow’s cities, neighborhoods, and communities. For over 25 years, The Concord Group has advised clients in all phases of the real estate development process. We believe that key real estate decisions should be based on the most accurate data and insights. Our work in hundreds of markets across the United States (and internationally) gives us unique perspectives and insights that we apply to each of our engagements. Our team is comprised of diverse and passionate individuals who work collaboratively to deliver strategic recommendations to help our clients make critical decisions.

The Associate is integral to the daily operations of the firm and will have an active role in all aspects of consulting engagements, including:

-Creatively utilizing a multitude of resources to create reports that drive to strategic conclusions;
-Collaborating with team members, principals, and clients;
-Planning and conducting essential research and interviews;
-Solving complex problems using qualitative and quantitative analyses;
-Developing results-driven client strategies; and
-Synthesizing conclusions into client-focused recommendations.

Requirements
We are seeking an entry – to mid- level full-time Associate for the Atlanta office. As an integral member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our staff across the firm. The candidate would be able to work 3 days in the office in accordance with our hybrid work environment.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

-Strong interest in consulting, urban planning, economics, and/or real estate development;
-Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree
-Excellent analytical and communication skills;
-Dedicated team player attitude;
-Intuitive problem-solving and critical thinking capacity; and
-Ability to effectively balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
-Up to 10% travel may be required

Our team is looking for a creative summer intern who is excited to learn and work with the PGAV Planners team on all phases of community planning and development projects. We work with municipalities and communities throughout the St. Louis region and nationwide to provide expertise in land use planning and zoning, economic development, capacity building, and strategic development.

The internship will take place in-person at the headquarters of PGAV in Downtown St. Louis, accessible to MetroLink and just steps from the Gateway Arch. Our office is home to more than 125 planners, designers, architects, and creatives working on projects around the globe. The PGAV Planners team is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative group of select professionals with expertise in everything from public health to local economic development. As an intern, you will gain experience with all aspects of the work we do, from proposal design to community engagement to development finance.

Applicants should possess a thirst for learning, a love of a team-based environment, and a particular interest in urban planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Economics, Urban Studies, Political Science, or related field.

Currently within two years of professional degree completion.

SKILLS
Great communication and project management skills

Excellent computer skills

Familiarity with InDesign, Excel, and GIS

Compensation of $18/hour will be provided.

To apply, send your resume, project examples, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to jill.mead@pgav.com* by March 31st.

*DCRP Grad 2014 🙂

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.

Island Housing Trust (IHT) seeks a motivated and experienced affordable housing developer to lead our Real Estate Department. IHT is the leading non-profit developer of year-round, affordable housing on the island of Martha’s Vineyard (MA). We are an active and growing Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a Community Land Trust (CLT), supporting a diverse and vital community.

Over the past 16 years, IHT has developed 140 homeownership and rental units for year-round low-and-moderate-income individuals and families throughout Martha’s Vineyard. Our mission is to help eliminate housing insecurity in our community by creating an additional 150 year-round ownership and rental homes, together with our partners and supporters, by the end of 2025.

IHT currently has a staff of 10 part-time and full-time employees, an active board of 13 directors, an annual operating budget of $1.6 million and assets of over $30 million.

The Director of Real Estate will have primary responsibility for leading and supporting the implementation of IHT’s dynamic and growing real estate activities, including direct supervision of the Project Director and oversight of the project and program development and asset management efforts of the department. They will report to the CEO, and will collaborate closely with the CEO and CFO.

Please submit a cover letter, detailing your interest and qualifications for this position, along with a resume to: Island Housing Trust- Director of Real Estate search, through this link: https://annlsilverman.com/iht-real-estate-director/. Any questions should be addressed to jobs@annlsilverman.com.

All applications will be acknowledged when they are received. IHT seeks to fill this position during the first half of 2023.

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The Housing Opportunities Specialist will assist NCORR with the implementation of the CDBG-DR grant from HUD to ensure that grants funds are spent in accordance with federal rules and regulations in affordable housing.

This position assists the Housing Opportunities Manager with data collection, data analysis, reporting, monitoring, fiscal tracking, reimbursement processing and planning to support NCORR staff, NCHFA, units of local government, various subrecipients, and public housing agencies with the construction of affordable multi-family housing projects and other affordable housing initiatives implemented by NCORR or subrecipients. The selected candidate will also help with policy development concerning affordable housing within the State Action Plans.

More information & application details at link.

Job Description Summary

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

Responsibilities:

Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)

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

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

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

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

Job Description Summary

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

Responsibilities:

State & Local Policy

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

Provide research and analysis on relevant polices, as requested;

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

Assist with coordinating coalition meetings with policy partners; and

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

Preservation

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

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

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

Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)

Research and Case Making – Around the Context and Need

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

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

Technical Assistance Cohort and Webinars Planning

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

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

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

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree is preferred.

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

Interest in local housing policy and advocacy;

Strong research, writing and presentation skills;

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

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

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

Responsibilities of the Senior Real Estate Project Manager (SPM)

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

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

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

Our Ideal Candidate

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

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

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

The Selection Process

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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