Associate

HPCC, Hampden Park Capital and Consulting, seeks an Associate to join its growing team, assisting mission-driven organizations to develop, finance, and preserve affordable senior housing. The Associate will participate in the preparation of HUD funding and rental assistance applications, as well as in the underwriting and mortgage credit review processes for FHA loans. HPCC is a small company with active expansion plans and an entrepreneurial and collaborative team. HPCC has assisted over 100 nonprofits across the country in redeveloping, constructing, financing and completing more than 12,000 units dedicated to low-income seniors.

We are working with HPCC to market this great position. Please see our website  for more detailed information. Help us get the word out by posting this on your social media and passing this on to people who have the skills and motivation to take on a range of affordable senior housing projects across the country.

HPCC is based in the town of Longmeadow, in Western Massachusetts. While the team is currently working remotely, the Associate will be expected to be in Longmeadow an average of 2 days a week when the pandemic is over.

Questions should be directed to jobs@annlsilverman.com.  Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in this position, along with a resume here.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Associate will manage a portfolio of HPPC’s projects from initial client conversations to project completion. Duties will include:

• Creating applications for Rental Assistance, Preservation, and New Construction initiatives under HUD programs, which may include, but are not limited to: HUD RAD for PRAC, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, and new project-based rental assistance.
• Contributing to the underwriting and mortgage credit review processes, including performing a comprehensive financial analysis.
• Assisting clients in submitting Section 8/HAP contract renewal packages and guiding projects through to contract execution.
• Actively identifying funding opportunities, determining project feasibility, and presenting key strengths and weaknesses for particular development projects.
• Communicating routinely with clients, HUD and other outside parties to ensure that all project participants are consistently working toward the same goals and timelines.
• Providing HPCC staff with a weekly status update and working closely and openly with the HPCC team to resolve issues as they arise.
• Attending site visits, openings, conferences and other functions as necessary.
• Providing guidance and training to other staff.
• Performing other duties as necessary.

Our Ideal Candidate 

Our ideal candidate is ambitious, flexible, and capable of wearing a variety of hats. They will enjoy working in a mission-driven business environment, and be able to work independently and collaborate with others. They should bring many of the following skills and qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of affordable housing lending or project management experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with substantial coursework in accounting, finance or economics.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for some experience.
• Experience with FHA/HUD multifamily or health care lending programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with HAP contract renewals under the Section 8 Renewal Guide and implementation of new project-based voucher (PBV) and project based rental assistance (PBRA) contracts strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate data quickly, make decisions based on imperfect information, and take actions in order to assist the team in moving projects forward.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent team work skills, including an ability to work with both junior and senior level team members.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Well- developed writing, analytical, research, and oral presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• High integrity, internal drive to achieve, and strong intellectual curiosity.

We seek candidates who embrace our mission and bring a sense of passion and commitment to their work. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.