The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities that residents can be proud of. WHEDco's mission is to give the South Bronx access to all the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See www.whedco.org for more information.
Job Summary: The Director of Housing Development oversees WHEDco's mixed-use development portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Portfolio management of WHEDco's existing portfolio of affordable housing, consisting of two buildings with 260 dwelling units, overseeing third-party property management agent.
- Oversee capital investment in WHEDco's buildings, including major capital improvements and recapitalization of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit-funded building whose tax credit compliance period has expired.
- Together with a joint venture partner, manage new construction development of a 277-unit building with 40,000 square feet of commercial/community facility space, on which construction financing is expected to close in December 2015.
- Consonant with WHEDco's mission, identify new sites for development and spearhead predevelopment efforts.
- Oversee WHEDco's sustainability and green building efforts, including a cogeneration plant and a rooftop farm.
- Manage and supervise a team of two to three staff members.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or comparable experience in urban planning, public administration, business, real estate development/finance.
- At least 3 years of project management experience, preferably with affordable housing.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Excellent financial and budget analysis skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to community development and work in low-income communities.
WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Excellent benefits and competitive salary based on experience.
How to apply
To respond, send a cover letter and resume to one of the following:
Email: realestate@whedco.org
Mail: WHEDco, 50 East 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452
Attn: Angela Ortiz, Director of Human Resources
Application Deadline: July 31, 2015, or until filled.