We are hiring four distinct roles for our Fall Fellowship Program. The application deadline is August 26 at 5pm EST.

Applicants may submit their cover letter and resume via LinkedIn at this link: https://lnkd.in/e_GWeQTh

or

via the GoAnywhere platform, at links below.

-Mencken Research Fellow on Urban Development https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-mencken-research-fellow-on-urban-development-p7fi9n

-Nonprofit Operations Fellow
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-nonprofit-operations-fellow-a1rqk

-Flintlock LAB Fellow on Race and Zoning
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-flintlock-lab-fellow-on-race-and-zoning-chn7th

-New Urban Media Podcast Production Fellow
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-new-urban-media-podcast-production-fellow-umbejp

To succeed in any of these role, you’ll have:

-An interest and passion in cities, especially those in the American South

-Practical design or development skills not required, but greatly preferred. Design skills may include architectural software or design software, such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, or similar.

Southern Urbanism is a mission-based 501c3 organization committed to people who build Southern cities. Our mission is to bring practical expertise back to the discourse, to inform community leaders and policymakers, and amplify the unique perspectives of front-line new industry professionals in urban development. The nonprofit works with practitioners to enable the creation of better cities throughout the South.

The Policy and Research Analyst serves as an information resource to senior staff, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.

Key job responsibilities include:
– Providing research, data analysis, and reporting services, and responds to the general public, governor’s office, legislative, and private/public partner inquiries.
– Maintaining expertise on federal and state housing law, programs, and regulations, as well as a thorough understanding of Agency programs.
– Coordinating or leading inter-agency and intra-agency initiatives and activities.
– Staying current on the affordable housing needs of the state as well as available housing resources.
– Evaluating Agency programs for efficiency, effectiveness, alignment with Agency mission, and compliance with regulatory requirements, and recommending adjustments to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Remote options are available, must be a resident of North Carolina.

Apply online: https://www.nchfa.org/JobApplication/Application/JobDetails/200

The City’s Housing Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing loan management and management of City and federal housing loans programs. The position is supervisory and manages the work plans for unit staff.

In this role, you will manage the City’s affordable housing programs, including the second mortgage program for first-time homebuyers, the loan programs for rehabilitation of property for elderly and disabled homeowners, and the Joint Venture Rental Development program for the construction or rehabilitation of multifamily units using Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Additionally, you will allocate HOME, CDBG and local funds to programs, manage funding source compliance, and oversee the City’s loan portfolio and the City’s third-party loan servicing contract.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/3601701/housing-program-manager

The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) seeks a Housing Development Project Manager, to conduct program and planning analysis for Housing Projects, and provide recommendations to optimize the use of real estate assets to campus administration. The Housing Development Project Manager position will focus on planning and program development of the Chancellor’s Housing Initiative, and implementation of the specific campus housing development projects resulting from that planning process. These housing projects will address a critical housing shortage for students, faculty and staff. Work may include both partnerships with private developers (to design and construct the projects) or planning and project management activities for campus developed projects, and other opportunities that may arise. These projects will fulfill campus housing needs, are aligned with essential university goals, and are a high priority for campus administration.

Successful applicants will have the knowledge, skill and ability to perform such tasks as planning, site analysis, analysis of existing buildings, development of user programs, development of preliminary cost estimates and proformas, development of preliminary project schedules, project management and conduct value engineering process in connection with the development of UCB-owned properties in Berkeley, California.

For more information and to apply vist: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=37677&PostingSeq=1

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (the Center) is a division of Detroit Future City, a Detroit-based think and do tank. The Center works to advance a vision of economic equity in Detroit in which all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region.

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research provides leadership, accountability, research, convening, and customized expertise to support stakeholders in collaboratively working to rectify legacy issues and justly attain economic equity in Detroit. We do this through research, advocacy, coalition building, backbone support, and incubation. The Center encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds and believes that this strengthens our work. The Research Assistant will be a part of the Center team and be a part of innovative research that advances economic equity in Detroit.

The Research Assistant will contribute to the Center’s efforts through their data and research expertise, GIS skills, innovative spirit, communication, and dedication to Detroit. Under general supervision from a senior program manager, the Research Assistant position will be responsible for supporting research projects, data, and GIS needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization.

To apply: Visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/99cb289630114e5ab71da9a08c315b84
to submit your resume and cover letter.

BAE Urban Economics, Inc., a dynamic national urban economics consulting practice, is seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate in its Washington DC office.

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About Us
Big Water Consulting works with tribal communities and state and federal programs to conduct research, data collection, and capacity-building efforts in support of housing and community development on tribal lands. Our work fills critical data gaps for unique, diverse, and often underserved communities and supports data-driven decision making for Tribal governments and programs.

About You
If you are the right candidate for this position, you have an attention to detail, work well in a team environment, communicate effectively with different types of people, enjoy using data to tell a story, strive for efficiency and quality, and aim to exceed clients’ expectations. You are passionate about social justice and feel comfortable working with clients and speaking about the challenges experienced in their communities.

Please submit the following to David Dixon, at david@bigwaterconsulting.net by Friday, May 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (PT):

1. Cover Letter acknowledging our unique client base, outlining your specific interest(s) in our work and briefly describing your relevant experience and certifications
2. Resume or CV listing or highlighting your relevant experience
3. Two representative samples of your research or survey-related experience, including data visualization or excerpts from reports

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Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to support and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program and services that support the needs of the community ensuring alignment with department and organizational strategies and goals.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three (3) years of experience related to the program field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Essential Functions:

Initiate and execute the planning and coordination of community development activities and monitor to ensure projects remain on schedule

Conduct planning studies in affordable housing and community development specialties

Manage loan portfolios, addressing payoff requests, loan subordinations, modifications, collections, and foreclosure filings.

Develop community development application forms and instructions.

Monitor community development funding recipients’ expenditures.

Monitor community development funded projects through the period of affordability.

Prepare community development agreements including detailed budgets and scopes of work.

Serve as staff liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee

Serve as staff liaison to the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium

Supervise staff in the Community Development Division

​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of housing planning and community development specializations.

Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and other state and federal housing and community development programs.

Knowledge of local bond initiatives for community development and affordable housing purposes

Knowledge of site selection feasibility studies and site feasibility studies

Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in housing finance.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of residential development underwriting (single family and multifamily rental and ownership), risk analysis, and management.

Knowledge of legal documents associated with lending.

 

Location: Asheville, NC
Job Posting End Date: April 13,2022
Salary Range: $55,760.87 – $73,883.13
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee’s unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

 

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition the Agency expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

 

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

The Community and Economic Development Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds, including providing 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, and evaluating proposals, including financial underwriting. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator will make recommendations in the form of memoranda 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, or valuation, with specific experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and facility with data. 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.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/3484840/senior-housing-planner

HORNE seeks experienced community development professionals to work within the Government Services practice group supporting post-disaster recovery and mitigation efforts. Successful applicants should have a minimum of 4 years experience with Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs, management, compliance, and/or policy; Mitigation Programs, or similar Federally funded Programs.

You will work with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to provide holistic CDBG support, including but not limited to program or project troubleshooting, process improvements, audit, and QA/QC reviews, financial management, technical assistance, policy and procedure development support for post-disaster recovery and mitigation implementation.

For more details and to apply: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HOR1014HORNE/JobBoard/737dc16e-0ddb-4580-be70-5bddeea458ea/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6a47138a-d9a8-49f0-b415-b5c846979d36