Assistant Commercial Developer at Mercy Housing

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

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications of Position

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

Professional Certifications

• Experience in affordable housing.

Knowledge and Skills

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

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

Qualifications
Skills Required

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

Education Required

• Bachelors or better in Urban Planning or related field.

Experience Required

• 3 years experience in affordable housing development

Licenses & Certifications

• Preferred: Real Estate Design & Dev.

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