CASA is a non-profit housing provider with a mission to provide access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk by developing and managing rental communities. Since 1992, CASA has focused on building and managing affordable housing for low-income families and individuals, with an emphasis on people experiencing homelessness.

CASA manages nearly 500 affordable apartments and homes in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. CASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a 12-person Board of Directors, with a 27-member staff and an operating budget of $5 million. CASA is funded through rental income, philanthropic gifts, and local, state, and federal government grants.

CASA’s Real Estate Development Team (RED Team) initiates, oversees, and delivers high-quality apartments for individuals and families in need of safe, stable housing. With 180+ apartments in the pipeline for new development, we need to grow our RED Team with self-starting, resilient and experienced affordable housing professionals. The Real Estate Developer will be an integral part of this team.

Summary:
Responsible for furthering CASA’s real estate development activity. Initiates and oversees the visioning, partnership development, financing, planning and execution of new construction projects, acquisition and rehab projects, and portfolio dispositions by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Initiates and evaluates new development opportunities, including analyzing potential project sites and negotiating acquisitions.

Negotiates and secures financing for acquisition and new construction, analyzing funding options such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), federal, state and local government funding opportunities, bank financing, and private foundation grants.

Advocates for public funding, including writing, reviewing and submitting funding applications. Advocates directly to funders through formal and informal channels as appropriate. (i.e. offering public comment at a City Council meeting, meeting privately with a County Commissioner)

Advocates for approvals, entitlements and policy changes necessary to complete real estate development activities including annexation, rezoning, variances, bond funding, housing legislation, etc. Accomplishes the above through developing strategy, hiring consultants as needed and representing CASA to obtain.

Prepares forward-looking financial projections for real estate portfolio and makes recommendations for retention or disposition of existing assets.

Oversees and ensures timely and accurate completion of the full range of tasks related to the planning, implementation, and development of affordable housing projects.

Creates and implements development and financing plans, schedules and proformas, and continuously analyzes and reconciles budgets and schedules as development progresses.

Reviews all legal documents required for asset acquisitions and dispositions, loan closings, and legal contracts. Coordinates loan closings. Comprehends and complies with federal, state and local regulations, and program compliance.

Initiates, plans, and oversees procurement process for selecting consultants and contractors and oversees work of consultants, contractors and, vendors.

Monitors progress of projects under development for cash requirements, budget variances, and completion status. Gathers data and provides oversight for accountants preparing cost certifications for new projects.

Monitors projects under construction and during rehab, to include site visits, meetings with design and construction teams, problem-solving, approving and tracking project costs, submitting and tracking requests for payment (construction draws) from funders, and submitting and tracking requests for project modifications or timeline changes.

Undertakes responsibility for administrative duties as needed including document preparation, filing and storage, compliance, reporting, and other duties as needed.

Communicates and coordinates with Property Management Department staff to ensure funding compliance requirements are met.

Communicates, coordinates and collaborates with cross-departmental teams including Fund Development and Programs & Partnerships staff to plan and deliver a spectrum of funding sources to support the varied needs of permanent supportive housing (operating support, supportive services funding, etc.)

Acts as a representative for CASA before public agencies and community organizations, takes a leadership role in CASA’s advocacy activity, and participates in community engagement and policy creation affecting affordable housing.

Supports chief financial officer, chief executive officer, and chief operating officer as needed.

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.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED; PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; and four to six years related experience and/or training

Direct experience developing affordable multi-family housing, both new construction and renovation; experience undertaking development using LIHTC preferred.

Direct experience securing financing for affordable multi-family housing projects of at least $1 million.

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License
Real Estate License preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Excellent verbal, written, financial analysis, and project management skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills, resiliency, curiosity and creativity.

Strong attention to and retention of detail and strong organizational skills.

Strong leadership skills; ability to inspire a team to achieve collective goals.

Technical knowledge of and significant and varied experience with standard affordable housing tools, policies, laws, and financing practices by which affordable housing is developed, which includes Housing First principles, ADA compliance, zoning and land use controls, HOME, CDBG, LIHTC, Section 3, Davis Bacon, Uniform Relocation Act, NEPA Environmental Review, non-traditional loan structures, and real estate loan documents.

Interest in and passion for affordable housing.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage outcomes in a mission driven organization.

Must foster relationships with elected officials, financial partners, professional advisors, and contractors.

Ability to communicate with public officials and regulatory agency staff representing CASA’s interest in a professional and persuasive manner.

Knowledge of housing and community development policy and best practices.

Knowledge/experience with permanent supportive housing models, trauma-informed housing best practices, supportive service delivery preferred.

The job selection process allows for the selection of a candidate at either the Planner 1, Planner 2, or Senior Planner position based on their experience and education. This is an excellent opportunity for planners at a variety of levels to build their skill set, take on increasing responsibilities, and progress upwards as a Planner. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience working with the community, knowledge of the development process, and ability to understand financial documents.

The job is a redevelopment planner, a project-based position that focuses primarily on implanting adopted redevelopment plans. Successful candidates will work with developers, the community, and other City departments to sell property for development that furthers the goals of adopted area plans. The position requires someone that is organized and self-motivated.

The position exists in the collaborative environment of the Long Range and Strategic Planning Division. The division also covers the creation of small-area and corridor plans, historic preservation, updating our comprehensive plan GSO2040, and data gathering and analysis. We have a strong team environment, and focus on quality work that has an impact on our community. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

FIRM OVERVIEW | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development, and public policy consulting firm. We provide strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, advancing housing policies to address the nation’s affordability crisis, or illustrating the economic benefits of open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.

POSITION DESCRIPTION | HR&A seeks full-time Summer Analyst Fellows for 10 to 12 weeks to start in May or June in our Washington DC, Raleigh, and Atlanta offices. Fellows are asked to take on responsibilities in line with those of the core analytical staff at HR&A. Tasks may include market research, case study research, economic and financial analyses, and public policy analysis, as well as preparation of marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports and memos, PowerPoint presentations and Excel models. The role will support projects located across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions and in markets across the country. Indicative projects include conducting a market analysis for commercial revitalization strategy in Washington DC, assessing the housing supply and future housing needs on behalf of a major southeast city, or creating a development plan and analyzing the financial feasibility of a transit-oriented development project in Northern Virginia.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | Successful Analyst Fellows will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth. HR&A is seeking candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree and are working towards completion of a Master’s Degree, with a focus on urban planning, business, public policy, economics, real estate, or other closely related field. Additional relevant full-time work experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION | Fellows will be paid a stipend based on experience and qualifications.

SUBMISSION | Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) to Khaleia English at kenglish@hraadvisors.com with the subject line “Summer Analyst Fellow Application” by Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. Cover letters should include a ranking of location preferences for any offices of interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an offer may be extended to a successful candidate prior to the closing date. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Please do not call regarding this position. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Self-Help is seeking an intern to join our Real Estate Team’s project management group in Durham for summer 2022. The RE Development Intern will be responsible for supporting a project manager in ongoing real estate development activities, research and other support tasks, and new project predevelopment efforts. This internship will be particularly well suited for a positive, motivated, and well-organized person with an interest (but not necessarily experience) in community real estate development. The summer internship will begin in late May 2022 and will be based in our Durham, NC office (Covid-19 conditions permitting).

Required experience and skills:
–Graduate student, recent graduate, or at least in the third-year of an undergraduate degree program.
–Demonstrated interest in community development—through classes, prior work experience, and/or extracurricular activities.
–Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
–Strong organizational skills.
–An enthusiasm for learning—and a proficiency at distilling complex concepts in communication.
–Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

For more information and to apply for this internship, please visit the above link.

The Project Manager – Real Estate will lead all phases of the commercial and residential real estate development process at Self-Help. This position will carry out this role by performing a wide variety of project management tasks as
needed by the team, such as performing market research, creating financial pro formas, conducting due diligence, coordinating with community partners, closing financing, and working on other tasks related to project predevelopment, development, and asset management.

The Project Manager – Real Estate will play a lead role on most of their projects and a supporting role on some, and he/she will be a key member of the Real Estate team’s project management staff. This position provides significant autonomy so requires a highly motivated, independent worker who is both an individual contributor and a project team leader accustomed to working effectively facilitating groups of professionals.

This position can be based in our Durham headquarters, or in our Asheville, Charlotte or Greensboro offices depending
on applicant’s location, so four job listings are shown but it’s only one opening; also, Self-Help has adopted a more flexible hybrid work schedule in which we allow 3 days in office and 2 from home each week.

About Trust Neighborhoods:
Trust Neighborhoods is a non-profit dedicated to helping neighborhoods fight displacement and drive their own investment. Core to Trust Neighborhoods’ work is creating the Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trust (MINT) model. Trust Neighborhoods supports neighborhood-based organizations in launching MINTs that use outside investment to create and own high-quality, affordable rental housing and retail. Trust Neighborhoods created the MINT model in 2020, launched two MINTs in 2021, and is now beginning to work nationally.

About the Role:
Trust Neighborhoods is seeking a Data Scientist to help the team use data to better identify, underwrite, market, and evaluate MINTs.

Specifically, this individual will:
-Identify and build datasets related to real estate dynamics (e.g., home value changes, rent changes, vacancy) and neighborhood characteristics (e.g., median household income, demographics)
-Build a model for identifying and categorizing gentrification pressures at the neighborhood-level
-Create a process for incorporating data into various stages of the MINT process
-Set-up a dashboard for ongoing evaluation of MINTs
-Help the Trust Neighborhoods team better define the scope of its data needs

Experience and qualifications:
-Experience building and cleaning datasets by scraping and combining disparate data sources
-Experience creating models to interrogate datasets and inform future decision-making
-A strong ability to communicate data findings to technical and non-technical audiences
-Interest in urban development and/or affordable housing preferred
Experience with ArcGIS or other mapping software is a positive, but is not required

Salary & logistics:
Part-time role in the winter or spring, or full-time role in the summer
Based in Kansas City, MO or remote
Stipend, hourly, or pro-rated annual salary as options

Application process:
Please email resume and a short description of your interest to natalie.gauger@trustneighborhoods.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight, direction and advanced technical work for evaluation, administration, and implementation of specific programs and development related regulations related to planning and development within the County’s Planning Department.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and four(4) years of experience in rural and or urban planning at the local governmental level, including experience administering land development ordinances;or a Master’s degree in planning or related field with two(2)years of experience as noted above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional/Preferred Education, Training and/or Experience:

Major course work in planning, business administration, finance, or a related field with an emphasis on housing finance and community development at the local level is preferred

Essential Functions:

Administer and implement division managed budgets by ensuring the maintenance, collection, and consolidation of budget data.

Evaluate the community development’s internal control framework and perform routine monitoring activities to ensure division operations are conducted effectively and securely.

Oversee execution and monitoring of contracts and loan and grant elements for audit, fiscal and performance compliance.

Oversee policy, procedure, and terms for community development loans and grants.

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

Oversee preparation of grant and loan agreements including detailed budgets and scopes of work.

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

Oversee contracts to ensure compliance with community development requirements.

Manage evaluation of external applications for community development funding.

Present external applications for community development funding to the Affordable Housing Committee and Board of Commissioners.

Respond to audit requests.

Develop community development application forms and instructions.

Monitor community development funding recipients’ expenditures.

Monitor community development funded projects through the period of affordability.

Serve as lead 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 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.

Ability to assist in the preparation and review of legal documents (Promissory Notes, Deeds of Trust, Warranty Deeds, Deed Restrictions, Modification Agreements, Deeds of Release, Satisfaction of Liens, Court Orders, Notice of Foreclosure, Bankruptcy filings, etc.)

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide project management and administrative support to grant initiative(s) and programs to ensure outcomes and compliance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and Agency standards and goals.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in program area and/or planning project implementation and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions of the position:

Execute program activities and conduct planning studies in affordable housing and community development specialties.

Conduct site visits of funding recipients and document adherence to program requirements

Assist in the monitoring of funding recipients’ expenditures and processing reimbursement requests based on those expenditures.

Assist in the monitoring of affordable housing funded projects through the period of affordability.

Serve as staff liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee

Provide support in the planning, development, and implementation of grant objectives and the evaluation of projects, initiatives, and programs to include the collection and monitoring of performance measures.

May lead community engagement and outreach strategies to include collecting and gathering community feedback and disseminating information on the systems and programs.

Serve as a primary contact and manage communication with the grant funder regarding programmatic and fiscal reporting, training, and technical assistance.

Provide logistical and staff support to grant initiatives, projects, and programs to include a combination of grant management, contract management, and program quality assurance and compliance.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships in a variety of settings, working with all levels of the program’s stakeholders, county and partner leadership in order to guide group efforts an efficient and effective system.

Administer grant and contract preparation and submission among requesting County departments and ensure compliance.

Assist with budget development and monitoring, as well as fiscal and outcomes/performance management for system priorities, programs and services.

May develop & format publications and materials about grant strategies and initiatives, including information for public facing website.

Collect and analyze data/information relevant to the program and/or grant, prepare documents and reports for specified planning and evaluation projects and present oral and written analysis of data.

Design, develop, and prepare documents, reports, and presentations regarding the program portfolio to a variety of audiences.

Establish and monitor practice/operational standards in accordance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and Agency standards and goals.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, 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 the general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices

Knowledge of grant writing, acquisition, and management.

Knowledge of current federal, state and local government grant programs

Knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area

Communication skills to relay industry information regarding current issues and to present findings in such situations

Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form.

Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management

Project management skills to work as a team to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice

Ability to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions

Ability to organize and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines

Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations

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.