W H O   W E   A R E: In 1987, Community Vision’s founders had a vision of putting their money to work as a tool for building financially strong and culturally vibrant communities capable of growing their sown seeds of self-determination. We promote economic justice and alleviate poverty by increasing the financial resilience and sustainability of community-based nonprofits and enterprises. Through flexible financial products and sound advice, we create opportunities to make socially responsible investments that revitalize Northern and Central California communities. We envision financially strong and culturally vibrant communities where each person has access to decent jobs, homes, health care, education, and economic opportunities. We work in partnership with individuals and organizations who share our vision of sustainable communities and social and economic justice.

T H E   O P P O R T U N I T Y: Community Vision provides customized technical assistance in two key areas — financial management and real estate consulting services — to our core clients, community-based nonprofits that serve communities that lack access to opportunities. In addition to technical assistance, the consulting program administers grantmaking programs that support real estate projects. The Community Development Consultant will work with Bay Area and/or Central Valley nonprofit organizations to expand their financial management strength and plan and implement their real estate projects.

W H A T   W E   V A L U E: Community Vision is dedicated to anti-racist practices and to building an anti-racist organization. This includes treating colleagues with respect, supporting the vision of the organization and demonstrating the professional practices of the organization which are; community centered, patient, communication, work-ethic, responsiveness, conscious of difference, humility and curiosity, humor, creativity, practical, accountability and data driven. Staff members attend to the culture of the organization by being ambassadors of the CV values and participating in internally focused work groups.

W H A T   W I L L   Y O U   D O:
Partner Services (60%)

• Carry a portfolio of 15-20 nonprofit community partners led by and/or supporting communities of color, low-income communities, or other marginalized groups
• Identify potential partners, develop scopes services, and enter into contracts for consulting services (generally third party funded)
• Build trust-based, collaborative relationships with partners and their communities by understanding their financial and real estate goals and creatively addressing them with technical support
• Support real estate projects with needs and feasibility assessments
• Develop resource networks and navigate partners to these professional services
• Prepare financial models for programmatic and real estate needs including budgets and forecasting, sources and uses, real estate pro forma and cash flows
• Assess the capacity of the partners’ financial structure to support project costs, debt and ability to meet requirements of lending institutions
• Train partner staff and Boards of Directors in fiduciary responsibilities, financial literacy and real estate process
• Create budget models to calculate the impact of new operating expenses due to new programs, a new facility, and/or new revenue streams

Relationship Development (15%)

• Represent Community Vision at various community meetings, convenings, and conferences
• Market Community Vision’s services and products to community-based organizations, municipalities, and other potential partners
• Manage and maintain positive partners relationships
• Assist with marketing and recruitment of partners through targeted emails, conference presentations, and networking

Program Management & Administration (25%)

• Conduct on-going relevant “best practices” research and document results for the benefit of consulting partners
• Work with staff to maintain Community Vision’s professional services referral network
• Prepare applications and reports to external funders (government agencies, foundations, etc) for third party contracts
• Develop new consulting and training materials
• Measure and track results of consulting engagements
• Think creatively about new ways of working and raise these for discussion
• Attend staff meetings and participate in internal workgroups both departmentally and organization-wide
• Work with Community Vision staff to coordinate Consulting services with other organizational programs
• Offer opportunities for internal colleagues to learn from you about your work

W H O   W E ‘ R E   L O O K I N G   F O R
Ideal Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in nonprofit finance and accounting and/or commercial real estate
• Understanding of accounting principles like restricted assets and depreciation
• Understanding of financial principles like budgeting, debt capacity, and cash flow
• Understanding of the real estate development process
• Ability to design and build financial models for organizational management and/or real estate (pro forma)
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Understanding and ability to work with a range of nonprofit partners that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area, Central and Northern California
• Ability to conduct site visits throughout Northern and Central California Enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passionate commitment to work in community development and the nonprofit sector
• Commitment to antiracist practices and supporting Community Vision in becoming an antiracist organization
• Lived experience in various professional roles and various types of nonprofit organizations and structures
• Experience providing technical assistance and consulting to organizational leaders
• Experience developing and delivering trainings, webinars and group presentations
• Enthusiasm for building organizational strength through financial management education
• Relationships in or authentic understanding of Bay Area communities of color, lowincome communities, and/or other marginalized communities

T H E   P O S I T I O N: The Community Development Consultant is a full-time exempt position. This position is supervised by the Director of Consulting. The salary for this position is between $82,500- $93,750 depending on experience and if outside of the Bay Area salary will be adjusted based on cost of living of the region. Benefits at Community Vision include; 100% health insurance premium coverage for employees and a contribution towards dependent coverage, dental insurance, long-term disability & life insurance, transportation and cell phone subsidies, employer contributions towards retirement savings, three weeks’ vacation, and a commitment to work/life balance with occasional evenings and out of area travel may be necessary. Positions involve regular computer and telephone use plus some minimal lifting. The position can be based at either of Community Vision offices in San Francisco or Oakland. All staff are working remotely until further notice.

T O   A P P L Y: Send resume and cover letter via email to info@communityvisionca.org. Subject line to read: Community Development Consultant. Letters should discuss your interest in the position and in working at Community Vision. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Position is open until filled. For more information on our programs and services, please visit our website at: https://communityvisionca.org/

Community Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. We realize that the impact of discriminatory policy, institutionalized financial neglect, and systemic racism have resulted in a deep sense of distrust felt among communities on the margins of opportunity, including people of color, folks of various abilities, genders and sexualities, and communities with low financial wealth. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Performs complex and skilled technical work appraising, assessing and reassessing commercial and industrial real property for tax purposes, conducting field investigations, assisting citizens with real property appraisal and tax matters.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing the revaluation and appraisal of commercial and industrial real estate and related property for tax purposes.  The employee appraises new construction and establishes values.  Work involves heavy public contact and may involve controversial and appeal-able decisions.  Work is performed under general supervision of the Tax Administrator and evaluated through conferences, quality of work, review of records and documents and feedback from citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Measures and lists new commercial and industrial building improvements and alterations to existing commercial and industrial building improvements for property tax purposes
• Visits commercial and industrial properties to collect physical and economic characteristics of property in order to analyze their potential income, expenses, sales and cost to determine real estate values for property tax purposes
• Analyzes data including replacement costs, comparable sales and income potential to determine property values.
• Communicates with property managers, realtors and developers to establish equitable market values
• Provides customer service to professionals and general public; provides property values and responds to tax inquiries and concerns; schedules site visits and reviews as requested; advises taxpayers of their right to appeal.
• Reviews and works with taxpayers to reach a resolution and defends tax appraisals before Board of Equalization and Review and state Property Tax Commission
• Performs appraisal duties in association with 4 year revaluation cycle
• Uses GIS and other technological systems to assist with appraisal activities.
• Visits properties damaged by man-made and natural causes and assigns adjustments to value in accordance with the General Statutes.
• Reviews, verifies, and updates parcel information.
• Keeps abreast of local property trends of modern appraisal methods and techniques.
• Compiles data and conducts sampling and statistical projections of property values and for other special projects.

Skills and Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge in preparing a variety of correspondence and complex reports.
• Considerable knowledge of current construction costs and materials, current property values and future real estate and property issues.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to property appraisal and revaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Machinery Act and other laws governing the administration of tax on real estate and related property.
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and standards for appraising residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and other related equipment.
• General knowledge of the geographic layout of the County.
• General knowledge of the tax listing procedures.
• General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret land descriptions and tax maps; to sketch construction projects; to use various types of maps.
• Ability to make computations accurately based on fair market value and the available data base.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply the General Statutes to statistical computations.
• Ability to apply the Income Approach to property valuation.
• Ability to apply Market Data Approach to property valuation.
• Ability to apply Cost Approach to property valuation.
• Ability to understand and use various computer applications in the appraisal process and in the data base applications.
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively in appeals and controversial tax evaluation situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, employees in other County departments and the general public.

Education and Experience

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
• Possession of Real Property Appraiser Certification from the N.C. Dept. of Revenue within one year of employment.

Position link

The City of Wilmington is looking for a Historic Preservation Planner to coordinate activities for the city’s historic preservation program, including acting as staff to the historic preservation commission;  ensuring compliance with local ordinances as they relate to historic districts, providing technical assistance to city departments, property owners, and organizations; maintaining records and databases; researching preservation issues; and applying for and administering grants.  This is accomplished by coordinating planning and research efforts, accepting and reviewing certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications, including issuing administrative approvals; preparing agendas; attending meetings; presenting information; drafting documents; consulting with staff and legal representatives; coordinating compliance activities; and monitoring grant activities.  Other duties include developing programs and educational activities and maintaining records.

Job Number: 20-00040

Note:  We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. 

Job Duties

• Implement design standards and land development code by issuing certificates for projects by meeting with applicants and reviewing applications, preparing reports, making site visits, drafting orders, preparing agenda items, developing and presenting information to commission members, acting as liaison to applicants, managing demolition by neglect cases, and maintaining records of information.
• Follow projects to completion by interacting with code enforcement staff and reviewing code enforcement activities, communicating with related departments, working with legal staff, and interacting with property owners.
• Manage grant activities by working with historic preservation offices and councils; ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations; reviewing new projects and demolitions; and preparing and delivering documentation for requests or reviews.
• Coordinate tax credit and historic landmark designations by meeting with individuals, reviewing tax credit applications, ensuring designations meet all regulations and policies, including site plan review and certificates of appropriateness, presenting applications to the historic preservation commission and city council, reviewing and submitting pay requests, and working with owners.
• Manage long-range planning efforts by maintaining historic district inventories, implementing the city’s comprehensive plan, preparing applications for new historic districts or expansions of existing districts, developing applicable small-area plans, and other related policies and plans.
• Represent the department by responding to requests for service and research; collaborating with employees and the public; presenting information to commissions, boards and the public; and making site visits.

Education and Experience:   At least three years of related professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Public History or related field of study.

Other Requirements:   Valid Driver’s License
Notes:  Driving history check required for the selected candidate.  Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:  At least five  years of related professional experience with a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Public History or related field of study. The ideal candidate:

• Excels at writing and communication in order to share ideas, work with others, and express complex concepts in a simple and clear format;
• Has some experience with zoning, land use, and urban planning; Section 106 review; documentation of buildings, places, and landscapes, including survey and architectural photography; building materials conservation; archival research; and preservation advocacy;
• Can read architectural drawings; and
• Has a working knowledge of GIS and SketchUp or other design software.

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) seeks a Real Estate Developer (RED) who serves as part of MHO’s rental development team and is responsible for both development of new projects and managing capital projects in the MHO portfolio. The RED reports to the Director of Real Estate Development and works with the other Real Estate Developers, Development Interns, Architects, and other key agency staff to advance the following principles of Equitable Development.

MHO produces over $10 million each year in affordable and workforce housing development, apartment leasing and management, home lending, housing preservation in the form of Emergency Home Repairs for low-income homeowners, and neighborhood revitalization.  Since our founding in 1988, MHO has helped over 6,000 households and now serves over 1,600 people each year in our combined programs.  See www.mtnhousing.org.

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is a nonprofit housing and community development organization serving principally Asheville, Buncombe County, and other areas of western North Carolina. Our mission is to build and improve homes, neighborhoods, communities, and lives, and to build hope and dignity in the people we serve.

The RED’s responsibilities include:
Feasibility of Potential Projects

• Identify potential projects based on referrals from community contacts and agency Directors
• Prepare and maintain preliminary development cost estimates in collaboration with other MHO leadership, architect, and/or general contractor
• Develop preliminary operating cost estimates in collaboration with Property Management
• Identify sources for pre-development financing and, as necessary, make application to those sources.
• Prepare cash flow analysis for both pre-development and development period
• Identify potential permanent funding sources for individual projects
• Identify and analyze potential community and political impacts of projects
• Identify and analyze MHO’s exposure and risk including financial, political and community aspects

Financial and Community Support

• Negotiate site control for acquisition of land and/or building
• Prepare applications for competitive funding sources including tax credit allocation, grants, and funding from City, County, State and Federal agencies as appropriate
• Notify community groups and neighbors of intent to develop or purchase project, and maintain ongoing communication with neighborhood interests during design and development
• Identify project investor(s) and lender(s), in collaboration with other development and fiscal staff
• Negotiate and close all agreements associated with project pre-development, development, and post- development funding
• Summarize terms of all financial agreements for use by development, property management and finance departments
• Close out funding sources at completion of project development

New Construction and Acquisition

• Identify and contract with development team, property management, financial officers and other resources, such as environmental consultant, architect and other professional consultants, and general contractor
• Manage ongoing team coordination activities including periodic project meetings
• Prepare and submit periodic reports and manage ongoing relationship with representatives of all funding sources for projects in development
• Coordinate with financial officers to reconcile cost accounting to bank budget and coordinate with the Director Real Estate Development to manage construction and soft costs compared to development budget

ESSENTIALQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS (Any equivalent combination of knowledge,skills, abilities, education, and experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, architecture, urban planning, or related disciplines and two or more years of experience in non-profit real estate development, affordable housing, real estate finance, or related fields; or two years of successful coursework in these disciplines from an accredited institution and five or more years of successful experience in non-profit real estate development, affordable housing, real estate finance, or related fields
• Two or more years of experience in non-profit real estate development, affordable housing, real estate finance, or related fields

APPLICATION PROCESS: Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC is conducting this search. To apply, click on the link to the MHO position profile at www.ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume and professional references. In case of any technical problems, contact april@armstrongmcguire.com. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. No phone calls please.

CoHab is a real estate development team building walkable neighborhoods in secondary American markets (e.g., Charlotte, NC). Our goal is to recreate the lifestyle and value of the country’s most desirable neighborhoods (think Brooklyn, SF, DC) in growing markets that don’t offer walkability and transit-centric living. We believe that urban, walkable lifestyles are imperative as part of the solution to climate change, which we consider the issue of our generation.

Description

CoHab is seeking a do-er. As an early stage company, our ideal candidate can both lean into immediate needs and keep a long view, adding value by building the component parts of a successful company. And as part of a small team, the candidate will be a business partner, who must take initiative to generate CoHab’s target outcomes: build walkable neighborhoods.

About You

• Proven track record of effectively managing projects with competing demands and deadlines

• Committed to personal and professional growth through open feedback in a fast-paced start-up environment

• Curiosity-driven learner

• Outcomes oriented

• Possesses the confidence to offer opinions without complete information, and the humility to change opinions when contrary evidence amounts

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

• A good thinker, someone who can process multi-variable decisions thoroughly, objectively, and with good humor

• Demonstrated interest in urbanism, the built environment, real estate, and/or working on solutions to climate change

• Desire to help create a thriving business environment and culture that is inclusive, fun, engaged, and curious

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; relevant graduate degrees viewed favorably

• Minimum 5 years of total work experience; 7+ years preferred

• Demonstrated experience in partner management, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and/or finance

• Experience with real estate/architecture/construction preferred, but not required

• Mission alignment essential

• Charlotte residency (or relocation) is required

The Role

We will tailor the role to match the candidate’s experience and expect the role to evolve as the company grows. Ideally, candidates will bring direct experience or relevant skills for each of these components:

Real Estate Management

• In close coordination with the CEO and Director of Operations, build on CoHab’s reputation in the Charlotte market by selecting and nurturing key Charlotte relationships, including: city officials, attorneys, contractors, neighborhood associations, investors, banks, brokers, landowners, other real estate developers

• Spend time each week visiting sites under construction to talk with the Superintendents / Project Managers, engender trust in our partners, and keep the CoHab team aware of on-the-ground conditions

• Collaborate with the CEO, local brokers, and landowners to help evaluate new properties and bring off-market deals to the firm

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and external property management firms to implement property management systems

• Be flexible and do what is needed to be done

Capital Raising

CoHab’s development portfolio will exceed $200M over the next 4 years. Capital raising at CoHab is a team effort, supported by the CEO, CFO, and the Director of Operations.

Take responsibility for generating equity and debt leads, follow-ups, due diligence, and ultimately closing on a meaningful contribution of the firm’s total need.

Finance and Analysis

Deals: Support underwriting of current and prospective real estate deals.

Financial management: Collaborate with the CFO to support the creation and maintenance of internal financial systems (accounting, corporate finance, etc.). These systems will be used to make data-driven business decisions.

Reading / Learning / Conferences

Good ideas often come in the quieter moments. We want our team to be full of generative ideas. Take time to read, learn, and attend events. Do what you need to do to stay creative and broaden your horizons.

Travel Expectations

• Based in Charlotte, NC

• Visit San Francisco or New York a few times a year

• Attendance at occasional events and conferences

Start Date

Summer 2020 (flexible)

Salary

Commensurate with experience

FPI Management is currently looking for an Assistant Community Director to join our team!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE has 1 year of verifiable work experience in a similar Assistant Manager role. Is a dynamic leader, financial analysis genius, amazing marketing guru and super savvy with modern software applications. Must have a passion for customer service!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for consideration are:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• English language proficiency (read, speak and write)
• Ability to pass a full background check and drug screening (Note: As it relates to marijuana use, FPI will consider any applicable state law when dispositioning test results).
• Additional requirements for Affordable Housing properties: Preferred experience in affordable housing programs including but not limited to: LIHTC, HUD programs (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA), USDA-Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds.

 
Why look at FPI for your next career step? We are one of the largest third-party property management companies in the Nation, an industry leader in both the Conventional and Affordable Housing spaces, managing over 800 properties (over 100,000 units) across the country. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages, on-going training and professional development, and plenty of growth opportunities. Come join Team FPI!

Interested?  Click the Apply button above to learn more about this great opportunity to work with an industry leader!

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EEO/EVerify Statements
FPI Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. FPI Management participates in the E-Verify program.

Looking to fill a single paid internship on the development side.

If you are interested, please submit your resumes to info@fitchirick.com we would be happy to review them.

We’re excited to offer a grad-level internship opportunity for students with relevant experience/coursework and an interest in sustainable real estate.

Our goals:
• Recruit a smart, curious, thoughtful individual to work on a discrete project (or multiple projects) that will push forward CoHab’s growth, in turn helping us scale our impact
• Inject new diversity of experiences and perspectives into our work
• Expand our network of people interested in and connected to sustainable real estate

Potential projects (open to discussion):
• Identify new markets (cities and specific neighborhoods) for CoHab to expand into (our goal is to start making investments in our second market over next 12 months)
• Identify most compelling opportunities (e.g., modular, bigger/smaller project scale) that CoHab should pursue to dramatically improve project costs and/or shorten timelines
• Identify changes to CoHab’s business model for a compelling, defensible growth strategy (e.g., asset light vs. asset heavy, focus on built environment vs. resident experience, etc.)
• Other ideas and topics you propose!

You will exercise discretion, judgement and knowledge of sound planning principles and practices in evaluating the salient facts and issues surrounding land use plans and activity.

You will conduct analysis, research, surveys and studies, using a knowledge and familiarity with emerging planning trends and practices, to assist the Director, CP and L Office in developing strategies to avoid incompatible developments.

You will review, develop, and provide recommendations for the successful implementation thereof, programs, plans, strategies and studies.

You will provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, with limited supervision, applying knowledge of comprehensive planning and land use issues in the review and evaluation of the merits of proposed projects.

You will provide technical assistance to Encroachment Partners (EP), public and private, in the development of program, planning and project activity under Federal awards and cooperative agreements.

The Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA, the Planning Office) seeks a Real Estate Director or Senior Project Manager to join our collaborative and dedicated staff. POUA was created by the Archdiocese of Boston in 1969 as a nonprofit organization, to serve as a catalyst for social justice through its work in housing development, neighborhood revitalization, and affordable housing advocacy. Today, nearly 50 years and 3,000 units of housing later, the Planning Office remains firmly rooted in its mission to create vibrant communities, and work for social justice on behalf of all those who are housing deprived.

The Real Estate Director or Senior Project Manager will actively develop our project pipeline while also coordinating several development projects themselves. They will demonstrate strong project management skills and an ability to work well in a small, collegial environment.