HUD Multifamily is posting positions in New York, Baltimore, and Boston to be an Account Executive. This position is specifically for Recent Graduates of Masters programs to apply!

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

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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 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

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

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

Summary:
Responsible for assisting members of the Real Estate Development Team (RED Team) with tasks and projects in order to further individual real estate development projects from initial concept stage through feasibility, planning, construction or rehab, and project completion. Also supports the department with administrative support and research by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Researches and prepares draft financial scenarios for new development opportunities, including new construction, acquisition, and rehab.*
2. Analyzes funding options such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), federal, state and local government funding opportunities, bank financing, and private foundation grants.*
3. Drafts funding requests and completes draft applications for funds.*
4. Gathers data and pricing information regarding project feasibility, which includes market studies, environmental conditions, appraisals, building inspections, NEPA environmental review, and soil testing.*
5. Assists Real Estate Development Team, Finance and CASA’s attorney with coordinating loan closings including preparing documents for e-signatures and delivery of documents.
6. Assists Real Estate Development Team with administrative responsibilities including document preparation, document filing and storage, compliance, reporting, and other duties as needed.*
7. Attends meeting on behalf of the RED Team, takes detailed notes and reports information shared.
8. Conducts research on a variety of topics which may include funding opportunities, new vendors, real estate property records, recorded documents, land-use ordinances and other topics as needed.
9. Assists RED Team staff with monitoring projects under construction and during rehab, to include site visits, meetings with design and construction teams, problem-solving, record-keeping and follow-up tasks.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Podio, and Property Management.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; and currently enrolled in a Masters Degree program in one of the following disciplines: City Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar.

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License and reliable access to a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
• Comfort level with risk and uncertainty inherent in real estate development, especially affordable housing.
• Interest in and passion for affordable housing.
• Interest in being an integral and creative part of a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Excellent verbal, written, financial analysis, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, Housing Tax Credits, and financing practices as they relate to real estate development.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Must foster relationships with elected officials, financial partners, professional advisors, and contractors.
• Shows strong initiative and follow-through including the willingness to take ownership of projects and tasks and do what is necessary to see them through to completion.
• Strong attention to and retention of detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, perseverance and resilience, and a willingness to ask questions and learn.

Work Environment:
The work environment is primarily remote with on-site work required occasionally (in office or at a construction site). Position may be expected to use their vehicle occasionally to deliver paperwork or drop things off throughout the Triangle. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate.

*Essential Functions

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for a Program Assistant to support work on teams advancing a cross section of goals, namely low-carbon, climate resilient communities and regions, reduced poverty and spatial inequality, and municipal fiscal health. The Program Assistant will support ongoing activities within these goals areas through event planning, contract management, editing, dissemination, and research tasks.

The Program Assistant will support several areas of activity across Lincoln’s programmatic work. It will range from ongoing support for: the Institute’s emerging climate change campaign; climate resilience and migration initiatives; and networks like the Legacy Cities Initiative and the Consortium for Scenario Planning to work on more discrete projects like Lincoln’s local housing affordability RFP and accompanying symposium. Projects will be assigned based on need and the Program Assistant’s experience and interests.

The Lincoln Institute has a strong commitment to practicing racial equity in both our internal and external work. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

This is a full-time position @ 37.5 hours/week located in Cambridge, MA, COVID permitting, reporting to the Director, Climate Strategies with a dotted line to the Associate Director, Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality.

See the full job posting at https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst.

Description
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.

Key Functions
• Provide authoritative guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR/MIT, cross-cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.) and translating them into the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery (DR) and mitigation (MIT) programs.
• Work as part of a team providing expert regulatory and compliance services to support CDBG- DR and CDBG-MIT efforts. Provide guidance on multiple aspects of program policy and program implementation activities such as CDBG-DR and MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and best practices.
• Develop complex written materials, including Action Plans, Action Plan Amendments, Program Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Memorandums, in compliance with federal and state regulations; developing technical documents.
• Assist in processing, developing, and reviewing policies, including changes and updates as published in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Register Notices.
• Provide policy, compliance and other relevant training to staff and vendor personnel.
• Review programs and processes collaboratively with Program Leads to identify, document and improve areas of opportunity.
• Work with HORNE subject matter experts to communicate the Federal regulations that apply to natural disaster recovery or mitigation programs.
• Monitor projects/contracts for compliance with all federal, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, state and program regulations.
• Work collaboratively within team, relevant project staff and consultants to provide technical assistance, insight, and expertise, as needed.

Core Competencies
• Collaboration
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Previous experience in housing, community development, mitigation, natural disaster recovery or similar projects.
• Knowledge of Federal mitigation and/or disaster recovery programs and policies (CDBG, CDBG-DR, Cross Cutting Federal Requirements etc.) and changing requirements
• Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in timely manner

Work environment
• Remote
• Office environment / HORNE Offices

Physical demands
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel required
• Up to 50% or more, as needed.

Required education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Mid to senior level program management experience with disaster recovery and/or mitigation programs of federally funded housing, economic development and/or infrastructure programs.
• Extensive knowledge of HUD rules, regulations and notices governing CDBG, CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred education and experience
• Advanced degree in business administration, urban planning, finance, law, or similar fields.
• Relevant experience in: policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs.
• Relevant program experience in: housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure
• Knowledge of other federally funded programs, including but not limited to: HOME, LIHTC, Housing Trust Fund, Public Housing, SBA, FEMA.
• Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)

HORNE Values…
• A forward-thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…
• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation and positive energy which HORNE calls the Wise Firm ©.
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

Follow this link and apply today!
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HOR1014HORNE/JobBoard/737dc16e-0ddb-4580-be70-5bddeea458ea/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6a47138a-d9a8-49f0-b415-b5c846979d36
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