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Affordable Housing Asset Manager

October 29, 2024

Affordable Housing Asset Manager

Firm Name
Greenville Housing Fund
Firm Location
Greenville, SC
Firm Website
https://greenvillehousingfund.com

Description

The Affordable Housing Asset Manager is a newly created full-time position overseeing the financial and operating performance of affordable multi-family properties within 30 miles of downtown Greenville, SC. The ideal candidate will assess key property performance indicators, review financial statements and analyze variances, perform financial modeling to produce cash flow projections, and serve as GHF’s representative in communicating with lenders and the third-party property managers carrying out the operational and site functions at each property. Please see full job description attached.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  11/30/2024
Start Date
  12/03/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Fran Fried
Contact Email
careers@greenvillehousingfund.com

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

LEADERSHIP FELLOW – PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ

October 15, 2024

LEADERSHIP FELLOW – PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ

Firm Name
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Firm Location
New York, NY
Firm Website
https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/14814731-2025-leadership-fellow-program

Description

The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey open to students who are receiving a graduate degree between December 2024 and June 2025. Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions. Recent rotations have included work in areas such as climate resilience, data analysis, transportation operations, planning, business development, engineering, project management, process improvement, finance, and more.

Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees and receive a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout the Port Authority.

The 2025 cohort is expected to start in the beginning of July. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting in October. The application deadline is December 1.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  12/01/2024
Start Date
  07/07/2025

Contact Information

Contact Name
Libby Szuflita
Contact Email
eszuflita@panynj.gov

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Fellowship, Real Estate, Resiliency, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Real Estate Project Manager

October 10, 2024

Real Estate Project Manager

Firm Name
Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID)
Firm Location
Dorchester, MA
Firm Website
https://annlsilverman.com/vietaidpm/

Description

The Real Estate Project Manager or Senior Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all elements of real estate project development, with support from our Finance Staff and our consultants. They will also oversee ongoing property operations, refinancing, and capital improvements for our portfolio together with our Asset Manager and Trinity Management, our outsourced property management company.

The Project Manager’s duties will include:

  • site identification and acquisition through design;
  • public approval funding applications;
  • selecting debt and equity partners;
  • design development and construction bidding;
  • the selection of professional and construction firms;
  • and project management during construction.

Also, in consultation with our Asset Management consultant, the Real Estate Development (Senior) Project Manager oversees property management, working with our Management Company (Trinity) to approve budgets, establishing priorities and strategies for improved performance, and providing case-by-case guidance in unique situations.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and your qualifications for this position, along with a resume to: http://annlsilverman.com/vietaidpm/. Questions should be addressed to: jobs@annlsilverman.com. Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. VietAID seeks to fill this position as soon as possible.

Please note: If you do not have all the qualifications listed for this position, but are motivated to do this work, we encourage you to apply. Please tell us what you bring to the position and what you would need to learn in your cover letter.

VietAID 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. The salary range for this full time position is $85,000-105,000.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/08/2025
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Ann Silverman
Contact Email
jobs@annlsilverman.com

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

Assistant/Associate Professor

September 30, 2024

Assistant/Associate Professor

Firm Name
Department of City and Regional Planning
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://planning.unc.edu/

Description

The Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant or associate rank.

 

We are looking for a scholar whose research:

  • Is rigorous, innovative and impactful;
  • Focuses on one of these areas (or an intersection): affordable housing, real estate development, climate change and adaptation. Other areas to be considered will be natural hazards, housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, development finance, spatial analysis, and sustainable and resilient communities; and
  • Seeks to inform and influence urban/rural policy to expand access to opportunity for everyone.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is engaging and committed to student success;
  • Will develop new courses, or modify existing courses to best leverage their talents and knowledge to enrich our curriculum;
  • Brings their research into the classroom, and vice-versa;
  • Wants to mentor and collaborate with students; and
  • Will teach a standard load (2 courses per semester).

We are looking for a colleague who:

  • Wants to collaborate with faculty and practitioners;
  • Is a good departmental citizen, brings forward good ideas will meaningfully contribute to advancing departmental and institutional initiatives; and
  • Is a good mentor to junior colleagues and/or a proactive mentee.

 

Apply by October 31: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288275

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  10/31/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Roberto Quercia
Contact Email
quercia@email.unc.edu
Contact Phone
(919) 962-4766

Job Category:
Environmental Planning, Housing, Real Estate, Resiliency
Job Sector:
Academia

Real Estate Development Analyst

September 4, 2024

Real Estate Development Analyst

Firm Name
Development Finance Initiative
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/

Description

Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/287244

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI) at the School of Government partners with local governments in North Carolina and beyond to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized finance and development expertise. DFI partners with communities on projects including:

  • Building reuse and downtown revitalization;
  • Master development planning and execution;
  • Community and neighborhood development;
  • Industrial shell buildings;
  • Small business loan programs; and
  • Affordable housing development.

DFI has worked on over 250 projects since its inception in 2010. DFI projects have resulted in over one billion dollars in private investment. DFI is experiencing high demand for its services and, accordingly, is seeking to expand its talented team of mission-driven real estate development experts.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI), a program of the School of Government, is recruiting a Real Estate Development Analyst for a full-time EHRA Non-Faculty appointment. The Real Estate Development Analyst position reports to the DFI Associate Director and will work in close collaboration with DFI Project Managers.

This position will perform advanced data extraction, manipulation, management, and sophisticated analysis for real estate development projects aimed at assisting local governments with recruiting tens of millions of dollars in private investment for projects that accomplish local community and economic development goals. This includes measuring job growth, demographic analysis, assessing housing needs, analyzing neighborhood or downtown tax parcel data, modeling public-private partnerships, and other types of analysis. Analysts will work with project leads to develop narratives about local market conditions and challenges while also participating in project strategy sessions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a quantitative research environment, demonstrates intellectual curiosity, enjoys data visualization challenges, and is excited by real estate development practices, public-private partnerships, and community development strategies. Responsibilities will include the following: creating analytic data files using techniques to extract and aggregate community and market information; performing sophisticated geospatial analysis using GIS and parcel data; conducting market analyses and financial feasibility modeling; and designing and preparing reports and presentations. The position will also include oversight, training, and support of graduate student fellows in extracting, manipulating, managing, and analyzing data. The Real Estate Development Analyst will work with a team of analysts to standardize and improve analytical processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, creative, extremely detail oriented, and self-driven. The candidate will also be an effective interpersonal communicator with demonstrated ability to respond to changing workloads and priorities.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  09/30/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Frank Muraca
Contact Email
muraca@sog.unc.edu

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

Associate or Senior Associate

August 16, 2024

Associate or Senior Associate

Firm Name
BAE Urban Economics
Firm Location
Washington DC
Firm Website
https://bae1.com

Description

Associate or Senior Associate Position

BAE Urban Economics, Inc. is seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate level staff person to join our Washington DC office.

BAE has a dynamic national consulting practice in urban development, public-private partnerships, revitalization strategies, affordable housing, economic development, fiscal impact, and public finance. Our primary client base is public agencies, especially cities and local government agencies. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in Berkeley, CA with five branch offices, including Washington DC. Additional information can be found at https://bae1.com/.

Associates work as part of a team to complete technical analyses and reports. Associates are expected to plan and execute analytical tasks, prioritize multiple assignments, and complete deliverables in a timely manner with creativity and attention to detail. We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate who is passionate about the work we do, enjoys intellectual challenge, and has a desire to learn and grow professionally.

The Associate position requires:

  • Master’s degree in city and regional planning, business administration, or another related field
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience
  • Understanding of the real estate development process
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills in cash flow analysis, fiscal impacts and demographic trends
  • Very strong professional writing skills
  • Driver’s license and ability to travel

The Senior Associate position requires the qualifications above plus an additional two to three years of professional experience equivalent to the Associate position.

Skills and experience with Word, Excel and GIS are desirable, as is a working knowledge of the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area. BAE offers a competitive salary, a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week. We can also provide employees the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or professional report to:
Mary Burkholder, Principal, at bae1@bae1.com.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Mary Burkholder
Contact Email
bae1@bae1.com

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

Public-Private Partnerships Coordinator

July 10, 2024

Public-Private Partnerships Coordinator

Firm Name
City of Raleigh, Housing and Neighborhoods Department
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4515446/public-private-partnerships-coordinator

Description

The Public-Private Partnership Coordinator is responsible for spearheading public-private housing initiatives and City-led redevelopment projects that involve affordable housing components. The Public-Private Partnership Coordinator will lead various real estate development and construction projects to include redevelopment of City-owned land and capital improvements of City-owned affordable housing assets. This position must be self-directed, able to manage their projects and initiatives with limited supervision and to make program and policy recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience and interest in the following areas: real estate finance, deal structuring, development, lending, or valuation; housing market analysis; transit-oriented development; social impact investing or community development venture capital; permanent supportive housing; and public-private partnerships and development incentives.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4515446/public-private-partnerships-coordinator

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  07/26/2024

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, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Public

Assistant Commercial Developer at Mercy Housing

July 2, 2024

Assistant Commercial Developer at Mercy Housing

Firm Name
Mercy Housing
Firm Location
San Francisco, CA
Firm Website
https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/

Description

Apply through website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1030MCYH/JobBoard/9dfd3499-936d-466b-bf72-845d91876d92/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9915981f-5cd6-489d-805c-cae852766088

Development at Mercy Housing plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of housing projects. This position is responsible for coordinating with various departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating seamless transitions from development to operations. The Assistant Project Developer II – Commercial will focus the inclusion of commercial interests at the building site, gather and engage the community, participate with the Development team, including architects and contractors.

Mission Values: At Mercy Housing we believe that business and mission are not competing values. Employees are expected to contribute to a mission and values centered culture. Employees are expected to articulate and incorporate the mission and core values of Respect, Justice and Mercy into their day-to-day work, as well as demonstrate commitment to issues of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Developer in coordinating with other Mercy Housing departments to determine project feasibility, ensure regulatory compliance and to facilitate a successful transition from development to operations.
  • Focusing on the commercial space.
  • Perform tasks to secure local approvals and neighborhood acceptance of proposed housing projects, including submitting land use applications, attending hearings and neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach.
  • Gather resident input and acceptance of rehabilitation or new build projects.
  • Coordinate the activity of architects, contractors, and other members of the Development team. Provides updates to the Project Developers.
  • Prepare detail project financial analysis, narratives, and applications/proposals for funding.
  • Submit funding applications in accordance with all requirements of the funder.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Planning or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in related work.
  • Preferred Qualifications of Position

Professional Certifications

  • Experience in affordable housing.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Detail oriented, especially in creation and analysis of financial spreadsheets.
  • Relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and professional levels.
  • Multi-task and prioritize duties.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Familiar with Mercy Housing structure.
  • Understands general concepts of affordable housing, finance and related processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbally and written communication.
  • Computer proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • This is a brief job description of the job duties/responsibilities.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Qualifications
Skills Required

  • Community Building
  • Follow-Through
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Required

  • Bachelors or better in Urban Planning or related field.

Experience Required

  • 3 years experience in affordable housing development

Licenses & Certifications

  • Preferred: Real Estate Design & Dev.

Apply through website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1030MCYH/JobBoard/9dfd3499-936d-466b-bf72-845d91876d92/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9915981f-5cd6-489d-805c-cae852766088

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Julia Katz
Contact Email
julia.katz@mercyhousing.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

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

Real Estate Project Manager

May 26, 2024

Real Estate Project Manager

Firm Name
Reinvestment Partners
Firm Location
Durham, NC
Firm Website
https://reinvestmentpartners.org/

Description

Reinvestment Partners is seeking a Real Estate Project Manager to join our team in Durham, NC. The primary job responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, implement and manage all activities related to the development of affordable housing from acquisition through construction completion.

Reinvestment Partners is a nonprofit agency based in Durham, North Carolina, with a mission to foster healthy and just communities by empowering people, improving places, and influencing policy. We address the problems of poverty and social injustice in the areas of food, housing, community development, health, and financial services. Our real estate portfolio includes affordable multifamily properties and small commercial properties.

The Real Estate Project Manager is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina. Salary range is $75,000 – $85,000 annually and benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages the design and construction teams including architects, general contractors, engineers, construction managers and other consultants to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control. Resolves related problems and concerns.
  • Conducts and arranges regular site inspections and construction draw meetings. Personally inspects active construction projects and oversees contractors.
  • Supports the Real Estate project development group as they seek new opportunities including general construction advice, site visits, budgeting, solicitation of budget estimates from contractors, and solicitation of feasibility studies from design professionals.
  • Evaluates the feasibility of potential development opportunities; conceptualizes a development program in concert with organizational mission and goals and makes recommendations to supervisor and senior team.
  • Plans and implements review of all financial and physical due diligence needed to safeguard the organization’s investments in real estate.
  • Prepares and monitors project budgets and cash flow projections in collaboration with real estate team; Establishes and monitors time and cost schedules.
  • Attends and participates community and government organization meetings as needed.
  • Implements an approved selection process to recommend the hiring of development team members, contract consultants and financial partners appropriate to the subject project.
  • Strategizes and participates with supervisor in the negotiation, coordination and preparation of various development-related contracts.
  • Prepares and presents progress reports to supervisor, senior team, board of directors, board committees, and others as requested.
  • Coordinates transfer process with Asset Management and Property Management staff after completion of construction and/or acquisitions of existing residential.
  • Other tasks as assigned related to real estate development, policy development, organizational budgets, planning and administration.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Ability to plan and manage the development of multifamily real estate projects. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
  • Strong analytical abilities, computation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make public presentations and to work successfully with community groups, government and private lenders, and low-income tenants.
  • Knowledge of budgets and finance and cost management.
  • Familiarity with various funding sources and application processes for affordable housing development.
  • Basic knowledge of building construction. Ability to track and manage construction projects, subcontractors and project development participants.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
  • Strong computer skills in office automation and various software applications using spreadsheets, word processing, and databases including MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Manager and Adobe.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required. A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Real Estate a plus.
  • 4 years of experience in real estate development or construction.
  • Project management, design, and construction management experience and skills involving development projects of significant size, complexity, and of institutional quality.
  • Ability to analyze documents and manage construction budgets and cash flow related to development projects.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to jobs@reinvestmentpartners.org

Reinvestment Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  06/15/2024
Start Date
  06/18/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Tanya Wolfram
Contact Email
jobs@reinvestmentpartners.org

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

Senior Associate Capital Development

April 9, 2024

Senior Associate Capital Development

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

Description

Self-Help is seeking a Senior Associate of Capital Development to join our team in Durham, NC. The Senior Associate, Capital Development is responsible for managing debt and equity fundraising initiatives to support Self-Help’s programs and impact, including identifying and securing new capital and fostering relationships with key funding partners and peers. This position will manage compliance and impact for active funding streams, ensuring Self-Help meets external deliverables and internal funding goals. Finally, this position will serve as a project manager and facilitator to align Capital Development activities with the needs and priorities of leadership and lending teams across the organization.

WHAT You’ll need:

  • Master’s degree in public policy, planning, business, or finance or equivalent related field experience.
  • 5 years of experience in capital development, legal, lending, real estate development or financial management or equivalent related field experience
  • Experience working with tax credit programs a plus.
  • Strong commitment to our mission – creating and protecting economic opportunity with and in traditionally underserved communities.
  • Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to self-motivate, identify challenges and opportunities, and coordinate team responses.
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to promote Self-Help through writing, presentations, and networking.
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours as needed and travel up to 20%.
  • Ability to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values:
    • Mission Before Self
    • Service With Excellence
    • Embracing & Promoting Change
    • Results Not Credit
    • Diversity as a Strength
    • Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Our mission is creating and protecting ownership and economic opportunity for all, especially people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families and communities.

Self-Help Credit Union has branches in NC, SC, FL and VA, and we offer remote services like online and mobile banking to make joining us easy no matter where you live.

 

view the full job description here: Senior Associate Capital Development | Self-Help Careers (ultipro.com)

 

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  05/01/2024
Start Date
  06/03/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Girija Mahajan
Contact Email
girija.mahajan@self-help.org
Contact Phone
(347) 452-8955

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Environmental Planning, Real Estate, Resiliency
Job Sector:
Non Profit