What: Under supervision, the Project Manager is the lead staff person for the Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) Homeownership Program and works under the direction of a Board of Directors to preserve long-term affordable home ownership opportunities for an increasing number of families in the City of Chicago
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Works to identify and evaluate properties and development opportunities for inclusion in the CCLT’s portfolio Actively works to create partnerships with non-profit and for profit developers to create low to moderate income affordable homeownership opportunities for the CCLT
- Works with development partners in coordinating the provision of pre-purchase services to potential homebuyers
- Works with the Board of Directors to plan for long-term resources and identify grant funding resources
- Prepares materials and strategy for periodic Board of Directors meetings and committee meetings as needed
- Responsible for the oversight and preparation of CCLT financial statements and the annual audit process
- Manages staff assigned to CCLT work Manages training of buyers going through the CCLT Program Implements the CCLT’s business plan including preparation of the annual operating budget, creating a staffing plan and development of performance measures
- Coordinates the implementation of program policies relating to the establishment of covenant fees, deed restrictions, resale formulas, and other legal and requirements of day-to-day operations
- Directs the development and implementation of a marketing plan to publicize and promote the sale of CCLT properties that results in qualified buyers for CCLT homes
- Conducts outreach to City officials, public and private sector organizations to advise them of the operations and functions of the CCLT
- Manages the stewardship responsibilities of CCLT in preserving and sustaining the affordability and desirability of CCLT homes
- Prepares various reports on the accomplishments of the CCLT
- Performs other related duties as required