LATIN UNITED COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Director of Building Development (DBD) (Exempt Position)
Responsible to: Executive Director
Principal Responsibilities
- Supervise the effective rehabilitation and new construction of buildings for low-income families and individuals
- Identify sites for development and devise budgets, financial pro-formas, and other materials
- Negotiate terms for the acquisition of development sites with land and building owners
- Prepare loan packages and tax credit applications necessary for government and other funding sources
- Negotiate with architects, contractors, and housing development consultants for services related to building acquisition, design, rehabilitation, and construction
- Oversee construction observation and manage pay-out draws with lenders and general contractors
- Oversee compliance with Low Income Housing Tax Credit requirements in conjunction with Property Management
- Prepare and submit progress and compliance reports for financing and funding sources
- Coordinate work with community organizers and leaders
QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-started, self-motivated, and result-driven, and excellent skills working in teams. Candidates should see residents as main actors in the redevelopment of the community and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Bilingual, ability to write, read, and speak Spanish a plus.
The DBD should possess a strong foundation in real estate finance and concepts and a strong knowledge of spreadsheets. Prior affordable housing development experience preferred.
Salary Range and Benefits
$50,000 to $60,000/year based on experience; life, health, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement program, two weeks paid vacation after one year, and 13 paid holidays.
About LUCHA
Latin United Community Housing Association, an EEO/AA employer, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 that develops decent, affordable housing and provides housing services in the Humboldt Park, West Town, Hermosa, and Logan Square communities. The agency provides housing rehabilitation and construction, homeownership counseling, foreclosure intervention, technical and community organizing assistance, and housing advocacy.
LUCHA seeks to fill this position immediately.
Please send resume to the address or email below:
Latin United Community Housing Association
Juan B. Rivera, Executive Director
3541 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647