The Vice President of Real Estate Development and Capital Markets will direct GHF’s real estate development projects, acquisitions, land bank, asset management, structured financing, private placement equity funds, and coordinate all GHF real estate initiatives.

This is a new senior position with a dynamic, ambitious affordable housing organization, in the beautiful, booming city of Greenville, SC. 3-5+ years substantial experience and demonstrated competency in real estate or affordable housing development, or related field required. Please see attached job description for application instructions.

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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.)

A short link to the full job description and an online application portal is provided at https://bit.ly/3r1oMSZ so click the link and search for “Project Manager – Real Estate” to see the posting.

Description:

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting public agency that works to create affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not being met by the market. Since 1973, we’ve financed more than 293,000 homes and apartments, giving families, seniors, people with disabilities and veterans a place to call home. If you’re passionate about changing lives and putting quality housing within the reach of every North Carolinian, we would love to hear from you.

Job Number: 3010-000-0021-305

Group: Research, Information and Marketing Strategies

Grade: GN14

Salary Range: $51,895 – $74,128 – $93,346

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Main Objective:

Serves as an information resource to senior staff, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Provides research, data analysis, and reporting services, and responds to the general public, governor’s office, legislative, and private/public partner inquiries. Maintains expertise on federal and state housing law, programs, and regulations, as well as a thorough understanding of Agency programs. Coordinates or leads inter-agency and intra-agency initiatives and activities. Stays current on the affordable housing needs of the state as well as available housing resources. Evaluates Agency programs for efficiency, effectiveness, alignment with Agency mission, and compliance with regulatory requirements, and recommends adjustments to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution required; Masters Degree in a related field preferred. Three years of experience in housing planning, finance or program operations is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution required; Masters Degree in a related field preferred. Three years of experience in housing planning, finance or program operations is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Resume: Required

Remote work options available

Thank you for your interest in the position. To complete the process, please apply on the company website at https://www.nchfa.com/about-us/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,895.00 – $93,346.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Master’s (Preferred)

VISION: Mercy Housing is working to create a more humane world where poverty is alleviated, communities are healthy and all people can develop their full potential. We believe that affordable housing and supportive programs improve the economic status of residents, transform neighborhoods and stabilize lives. At Mercy Housing, everyone contributes to a mission and values centered culture. We are committed to demonstrating the values of Respect, Justice and Mercy in all aspects of our daily work. At Mercy Housing, we seek applicants who are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe we are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST – REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: Mercy Housing Northwest has an active pipeline of affordable housing projects, in all phases of development, in King County, Bellingham, Tacoma, Vancouver, and the Portland Metro area. In the past two years, MHNW has completed or is actively developing over 700 units of family and senior housing in Washington State, which include creative, mixed-use and mixed-finance projects. We are a highly capable team focused on delivering results to advance Mercy Housing Northwest’s mission to create affordable housing opportunities. Mercy Housing is looking for a highly motivated, committed individual to join our team and support all aspects of affordable housing development, including feasibility, site acquisition, community outreach, financing, design-development, and construction management. This is a key role for a team-minded individual and will offer on-the-ground experience for individuals interested in building skills in real estate development. The position will work collaboratively with members of the real estate development team and other departments and external partners to help create successful developments in MHNW’s key market areas across Washington State and Oregon.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Planning or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in real estate development, community development, planning, or related work.

APPLY: Visit https://www.mercyhousing.org/about/careers/ and search for Job #9840.

Or click here: Assistant Project Developer II Mercy Housing offers competitive pay, rewarding work, and a generous benefits/PTO program. Your time and talents will make a difference everyday through your commitment and compassion. Anticipated pay scale, commensurate with experience: $28.85 – $31.73 per hour DOE

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Job Summary
Provide overall direction for the housing development projects in the region including identifying new development opportunities, project feasibility assessment, managing one project directly, managing consultants, and assisting them with on-going project management and development activities.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop an overall real estate strategy for the region, taking into account resources, politics, opportunities, competition, and locations that already have Mercy Housing presence.
• Oversee the identification and review of sites for potential housing development as well as identify existing properties appropriate for acquisition and use as affordable housing for approval by the Regional President and MHI Investment Committee.
• Create and implement redevelopment strategies for underutilized or vacant housing properties owned by Mercy Housing.
• Plan for and lead the re-syndication of properties that have reached Year 15 of their compliance period.
• Perform financial and land use analysis to determine site development potential.
• Represent the organization in negotiations for the purchase of property and terms of financing.
• Coordinate submission process for project approvals in accordance with Mercy Housing processes and standards.
• Assure that local approvals and neighborhood review of proposed housing development projects occur, including submitting land use applications, and attendance at hearings and neighborhood meetings.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local housing finance programs.
• Oversee submission of applications for funding and negotiation of financing terms.
• Work with other organizations within the housing development, healthcare, and religious communities to create opportunities and support for low-income housing development.
• Supervise housing development consultants and staff, at such time additional staff are hired.
• Represent regional office in matters relating to the housing development work of the organization.
• Establish housing production goals in cooperation with the Executive Vice President.
• Meet regularly with Executive Vice President and other Mercy staff as needed. Provide reports and present information as requested.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES
• Seek out and network with people, organizations and public agencies that can result in real estate development opportunities and resources. Creative in approach to identifying and following up on development opportunities.
• Work with a participative style of decision-making. Achieve results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Planning, or related field.
• Six (6) years in of experience in housing development or related field.
• Successful completion of five (5) multi-family, senior, or special needs housing development projects.
• Supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Communicate clearly and relate to a variety of diverse individuals and groups.
• High proficiency in using Excel and other software programs for developing real estate development proformas, operating budgets and pipeline reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of managerial and leadership skills including a proficiency for conceptual thinking, motivating and problem solving. Plan, organize, budget, and supervise.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work independently.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical: Must be able to push/pull object less than 30 pounds, walk, climb stairs and enter/exit buildings that are under construction, occasionally, without normal ingress/egress available.
Sensory: Ability to read fine print on documents. Able to speak clearly and make self-understood, while also understanding others using the English language.
Cognitive: Ability to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks/assignments given to others over a period of days. Able to concentrate on moderate detail in both office and field with moderate interruption. Able to attend task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Environment: Exposure to different climates. Exposure to dust, dirt, air particles, and hazardous materials common to residential construction sites.
Equipment: Ability to properly operate computers & telephone.

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Self-Help is searching for a Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement to join our Durham, NC team! The Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement will be a key collaborator with community organizations and leaders where Self-Help seeks to identify where/how Self-Help may develop real estate projects that could be impactful to the community. Focused on expanding our impact not only in North Carolina but throughout other locations where Self-Help has a presence, this individual will be responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships, broadening our visibility and networks, and supporting real estate projects, programs and objectives that communities identify as their priorities. To further support this initiative, this person will also provide leadership and coaching to Self-Help staff throughout the nation, helping them to also identify and engage local community partners in potential real estate projects.

See the full job posting at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/2c3e9120-4a22-4d21-bb22-ef2e725672ad/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=ad1c0d87-7642-4f6c-9c8b-70bc2c10d13d

Firm Overview | HR&A is an industry-leading consulting firm that provides strategic advisory services for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, focused on solving the most complex challenges facing cities today. We care about improving the quality of urban life, and we are increasingly focused on the challenges of equitable development, inclusivity, infrastructure, and technological innovation in cities as we advance projects that improve social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

We are former public servants, urban planners, economists, and real estate developers. Our projects win awards due to our ability to integrate disparate disciplines for our clients, and we often lead teams with engineers, architects, lawyers, community organizers, and other specialists.

HR&A is proud to be an employee-owned company, and is committed to building a diverse workforce while centering issues of equity and inclusion in the work that we do. In 2020, we convened an Anti-Racism Task Force to lead the development of internal equity initiatives and strategies to more effectively incorporate equity into our client work.

Visit our website for more details: https://www.hraadvisors.com/.

Position Description | We are seeking Analyst candidates for our growing Washington, DC office. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Analysts own the substance of our client work products. Day-to-day tasks range from project to project and often include market analysis; case study research; econometric modeling; community engagement; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; and public policy analysis. Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects.
The positions provide significant opportunities for growth and diversity within the role as individual project portfolios change. HR&A staff are often generalists but have the opportunity to specialize over time. Many of HR&A’s senior staff started as Analysts.

Experience Required | Successful candidates 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 the potential for professional growth. Specific experience required as follows:

Analyst: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related fields, and one to three years of relevant full-time experience.
Compensation | We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience.

Submission | Please submit the following materials to HR&A’s website at www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and HR&A is looking to fill the positions as soon as possible.

A version of your resume that has your school information removed.
There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

A simple typed document that includes your name, with concise answers to these questions:
What excites you about HR&A? (100 words)
Which of your previous work (roles and/or projects) do you think represents evidence that you’d excel at HR&A?
We are excited to learn about the diverse backgrounds candidates bring. What unique personal background or perspective might you bring to our team? (150 words)
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.

For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is looking for career-minded individuals with a passion and commitment to public service to join our distinguished rotational program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. This is your chance to join the Port Authority as we connect the region in new ways for generations to come.

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey does. We run some of the busiest and most critical transportation facilities in New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. It takes a dedicated team of over a thousand men and women to operate these facilities safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of customer service. Our nearly 8,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.

About the Program:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in approximately four different business functions. Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to explore many different areas such as operations, finance, transportation, sustainability, etc. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of the Port Authority as a whole.

Leadership Fellows are presented with a variety of developmental opportunities that range from one-on-one coaching to structured mentoring and various targeted training programs. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, operations, or related business functions.

Qualifications:

Students graduating with a graduate degree in fall 2021 or spring 2022 are eligible to participate in the Program. Candidates should possess a record of academic achievement in the areas of public administration, business administration, public policy, urban planning, public finance, economics, transportation management, or a related discipline. Candidates must have a clear interest in a career in public service management. At least one year of work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, government, or related fields is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

How to Apply:

Follow the link under “Firm Website” to apply.

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

Acquisitions Analyst
Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC) is currently seeking candidates for an Acquisitions Analyst. CAHEC is a non-profit tax-credit syndicator based in Raleigh, NC that helps develop and foster healthy neighborhoods by raising equity capital and investing in affordable rental housing and community revitalization. Our portfolio comprises over 600 assets in eleven states. CAHEC also invests in the people living in the properties we help finance through innovative enrichment opportunities called Community Investments.
The Acquisitions Analyst will analyze, evaluate, structure, and formulate recommendations regarding investment in complex real estate transactions. The position provides professional and technical support to Acquisitions by preparing financial models, populating documents with model data, and managing and coordinating the distribution of data. The employment classification for this position is exempt.
Some specific functions include:
• Extensive financial modeling using existing templates and custom spreadsheets to evaluate real estate and related investments with tax credits.
• Data interpretation to identify and make recommendations on factors affecting yield, pricing, and future trends for modeled investment opportunities.
• Document preparation using data from financial models to populate internal reports and assist with acquisition and closing documents.
• Data management by maintaining version control for financial models, uploading current modeling data into designated corporate systems, and coordinating with other departments on the status of modeled investments.
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in planning, math, finance, business, accounting, or economics or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.
Work Experience
Minimum one (1) year progressively responsible work experience in finance, data analysis, or investment modeling; or relevant education and training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required as is the proven ability to analyze and develop complex financial models. General knowledge of real estate pro formas and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (Section 42 of the IRC) is needed. The ability to manage multiple, current priorities and easily adapt to changing priorities is necessary as is the ability to think analytically to develop and recommend effective solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) are required as is the ability to foster effective working relationships with peers and partners.
Work Environment
This position is based out of CAHEC’s corporate office in Raleigh, NC. Certain objectives require working on-site at various locations, such as industry conferences and events at properties in CAHEC’s investment portfolio, and some professional training opportunities may require travel.
Compensation and Benefits
CAHEC is an equal-opportunity employer that offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For more information and how to apply: please visit www.cahec.com.

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (the Center) is a division of Detroit Future City, a Detroit-based think and do tank. The Center works to advance a vision of economic equity in Detroit in which all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region. The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research provides leadership, accountability, research, convening, and customized expertise to support stakeholders in collaboratively working to rectify legacy issues and justly attain economic equity in Detroit. We do this through research, advocacy, coalition building, backbone support, and incubation. The Center encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds and believes that this strengthens our work.

The Research Assistant will be a part of the Center team and be a part of innovative research that advances economic equity in Detroit. The Research Assistant will contribute to the Center’s efforts through their data and research expertise, innovative spirit, communication, and dedication to Detroit. Under general supervision from a senior program manager, the Research Assistant position will be responsible for supporting research projects and data needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. Please apply here. Please add your Resume/Cover Letter into the file upload space.