Preservation/Multifamily Project Manager - San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

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Application deadline extended until Monday, October 31, 2022 - 11:59 pm

Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)
MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:
Classification - 9774 - Senior Community Development Specialist I
Status - Permanent Exempt Appointment
Application Opening: Thursday, September 8, 2022
Filing Deadline - Friday, September 30, 2022
Salary - $104,130 - $126,516

For more information and to apply please visit: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

Role description

The Senior Community Development Specialist I (Preservation / Multifamily Project Manager) - 

The Project Manager performs multifamily housing finance work, which includes affordable housing loan underwriting, project planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation assignments; coordinates the development of plans and programs; reviews projects to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and procedures; provides technical assistance to development partners, project staff, and other agencies; reviews and makes recommendations regarding the financing plans and programs, development budgets, construction budgets, operating budgets, timelines, entitlements, service plans, and proposed activities of entities receiving funding to ensure compliance with operational methods and procedures; prepares and reviews loan documents specific to multifamily lending, executes contracts and other necessary documents and fiscal payments to entities receiving funds; collects and evaluates performance data from development partners and prepares written evaluation reports for internal and external parties; coordinates and streamlines various phases of project or program implementation with other agencies; meets with agencies, architects, and contractors to outline funding program requirements and procedures; monitors progress of construction, including site visits, and processing payments; reviews and makes recommendations on proposals for housing and community development funding and/or special project funding in one or more program areas; collects data and prepares a wide variety of reports, memoranda, and correspondence related to housing and community development activities; and other duties as assigned.

This role will specifically work with MOHCD’s Preservation Team and will be a key part of our Small Sites Program, which acquires existing properties and converts them to affordable housing. The role will also include work facilitating the implementation of the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), along with other housing preservation-related projects as we continue to expand the City’s preservation efforts which have made San Francisco a national leader.

How to qualify

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND two (2) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice; OR
3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and /or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
4. Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

What else should I know?

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

For more information and to apply please visit: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

Planner - City of Kansas City

Who: City of Kansas City Planning & Development Department

What: Long Range Planning & Preservation Division

Prepares long range area plans for the entire city geography and implements the City’s comprehensive planning (FOCUS) principles. Assists with elected officials, development community, local neighborhood groups, civic organizations and residents to prepare data, reports and land use plans of a comprehensive and complex character.

REQUIRES an accredited Master's degree in planning; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years professional experience in community, urban or regional planning work.

Learn more and apply on the City of Kansas City website here.

Program Assistant, Education & Training, National Main Street Center - Chicago, IL

Program Assistant, Education & Training

National Main Street Center

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Preservation

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

300450-CS-1718@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Website: 

http://www.mainstreet.org

Location: 

Chicago, IL

This position is responsible for providing assistance for the development and implementation of the Main Street America Institute (MSAI), the National Main Street Center’s signature educational and training offering for advanced professional development in downtown and commercial district revitalization. The MSAI aims to provide a comprehensive, intensive yet convenient curriculum structure featuring both online and onsite coursework, and is focused on strengthening the knowledge and skills of our professionals in their efforts to lead successful revitalization programs.

Over the past 35 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their downtown commercial districts. We are passionate about helping communities understand the connection between creating quality urban places and economic competitiveness – and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation, generating over $61.7 billion in reinvestments in downtown areas.

The Education and Training Assistant is a part-time, temporary position which is anticipated to run from November 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The hours will range between 15 – 25 hours per week.

Duties

• Support the Manager of Content & Education and the Director of Leadership Development in launching the Main Street Institute in January 2016.
• Help coordinate and schedule regular Institute task force meetings and serve as the key point person for the group when necessary. 
• Assist with the logistics of the in-person trainings and online trainings, including monitoring registration, handling content and materials, coordinating contracts and services, and serving as the primary liaison between the instructors and the Content & Education Manager.
• Assist with the tracking of the project budget and reporting duties as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Institute participants and handle requests as needed.
• Assist with the communications and promotions of the Institute, including but not limited to posting content to the website and assisting with email marketing.
• Support the programs efforts to reach and engage with a larger, broader and more culturally diverse audience.
• Monitor participant satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of professional level experience, particularly in a matrixed and geographically dispersed non-profit.
• Experience helping to coordinate projects.
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization.
• Basic project-organization skills. Ability to achieve results with moderate supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience successfully interacting with key stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve results. 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion. Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and skill set essential.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated success in helping to market to and engage culturally diverse audiences and partners.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Familiarity with other software, including databases, a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) required. Studies in planning, preservation or similar field preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 300450-CS-1718@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Detroit Revitalization Fellow, Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program - Detroit, MI

Detroit Revitalization Fellow

Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program

January 26, 2015

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Preservation

Housing

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Parks and Recreation Planning

Participation and Empowerment

Planning Law

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Real Estate Development

Information Technology / GIS

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Other topics not covered above

Phone: 

313-309-4149

Email: 

drfp@wayne.edu

Website: 

http://detroitfellows.wayne.edu

Location: 

Detroit, MI

Do you want to make a difference in Detroit and the region? Are you ambitious & hard-working? Are you committed to developing as a leader?

Interested mid-career professionals are invited to apply for admission to the 2015-2017 Detroit Revitalization Fellows, a program of Wayne State University.Apply now through February 20, 2015.

Detroit Revitalization Fellows matches talented mid-career leaders with civic, community and economic development organizations working at the forefront of Detroit’s revitalization efforts. Fellows serve full time for two years in salaried positions while engaging in rigorous leadership development, which includes monthly workshops, study trips and “Detroit Dialogues” with community leaders around key issues.

Approximately 20 fellows will be selected from a competitive national pool, and the program is especially interested in receiving applications from Detroiters already living in the city and those who have left the region and are ready to bring their talent back home.

Most Fellows possess a graduate degree and have five to 15 years of work experience.

Please visit detroitfellows.wayne.edu for more information.

Project Coordinator, Civil Engineer Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission - Philadelphia, PA

Project Coordinator, Civil Engineer

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

January 22, 2015

Professional Area: 

Civil Engeering

Preservation

Parks and Recreation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Beth Wichser

Phone: 

2155921800

Fax: 

2155929125

Email: 

resumes@dvrpc.org

Website: 

http://www.dvrpc.org

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

This is a technical / professional position providing direct assistance to local government and non-profit agencies in implementing various non-traditional, federally funded transportation projects in the Delaware Valley region. 
The incumbent will coordinate and facilitate the implementation process (beginning at project concept through construction) of numerous projects that are sponsored by a local government, other public agency, or by a private non-profit organization, in addition to program management work. The types of projects include: bicycle facility construction (both on and off roadway); reconstruction/restoration of historic transportation buildings; provision of pedestrian facilities and streetscape improvements; and other such projects eligible under federal funding programs. The federal funding sources are generally Transportation Alternatives (TA), Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Program (STP/STU).

Minimum Experience & Training
  ONE to THREE YEARS of professional experience in Civil or Transportation Engineering or Project Management including demonstrated skills in design, construction management/inspection, or a related field, and a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Civil Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

For full job description visit: http://www.dvrpc.org/HumanResources/.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@dvrpc.org. 

Program Director- Sustainable and Connected Communities, Enterprise Community Partners - San Francisco, IL

Program Director- Sustainable and Connected Communities

Enterprise Community Partners

January 14, 2015

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Preservation

Housing

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://careers.enterprisecommunity.org/Careers.aspx?adata=EFaeXz3LUfKdyZ4WUkMKgH...

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

Job Summary

The Northern California team is a dynamic, positive and friendly set of colleagues working to bring Enterprise’s mission and many tools to ensure that everyone has a place to call home in Northern California.  We are entrepreneurial in our approach to strengthening the capacities of the affordable housing field so that housing is more than just a person’s home.  Enterprise is also a place to innovate new finance, building and management practices; create building blocks for other critical aspects of making healthy and environmentally sustainable communities. During the past two decades, Enterprise has advanced two important programs to increase opportunities for affordable housing residents and empower the industry to create more environmentally sustainable and healthier places –Transit Oriented Development and Green Communities.  These two bodies of work are complimentary and the fields have now matured in California to the point at which we will strive to provide our partners a more comprehensive suite of knowledge, tools and technical assistance to achieve sustainable, equitable, healthy and diverse mixed-income communities. This new position represents this convergence. The Program Director will focus on building Enterprise’s practice using existing resources –sophisticated frameworks (such as EcoDistricts and Equitable Transit Oriented Development), national teams, financial tools, innovation and knowledge– to advance existing partnerships and pursue new ones. Equitable TOD (ETOD) prioritizes social equity as a key component of ETOD planning and implementation, and ensures that all people along a transit corridor, including those who are low income, have the opportunity to reap the benefits of living in walkable, connected communities.  While ETOD is a neighborhood scale concept, transit oriented regions successfully discourage driving and can play a major role in reducing auto-related greenhouse gas emissions. Enterprise has a national practice of working on the components of creating such places –from financing affordable homes near transit to co-hosting regional collaboratives to advancing favorable national policy.  Our ten local market offices across the country have all developed a unique set of ways to advance ETOD in each place, emphasizing different roles and tools as appropriate. Enterprise’s Green Communities program helps developers, investors, builders and policymakers make the transition to a green future for affordable housing. We provide the funds and technical expertise to help build, rehabilitate and operate healthier, more efficient, yet still affordable homes.  We also work with state and local governments to ensure the development of policies and pilots that ensure the development of smart, economic and sustainable housing. The Program Director will continue our work in San Francisco around ‘greening’ public housing with solar financing, Sustainable Chinatown, work and studying the long-term effects of greening affordable homes on residents’ health. Increasingly, the geographies and goals of the ETOD and Green Communities work are converging.  There are additional geographies and partnerships we could undertake.  The Program Director will work with the Director of Programs and the rest of the Northern California team to shape future endeavors and the rest of the team to raise funds to expand our capacity to step up.  As funds allow, s/he will manage consultants and staff to position the Northern California team to effectively meet the challenges and opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Help conceptualize and define the programmatic convergence of the previously distinct programs –ETOD and Green Communities;  • Manage the programmatic activities for Enterprise’s work with the Great Communities Collaborative in the Bay Area; • Oversee the Northern California Sustainable Communities partnerships, such as our work in San Francisco’s Chinatown;  • Manage grantmaking and technical assistance for the Sustainable and Connected Communities program;  • Seek other opportunities to integrate Enterprise tools and knowledge with promising partnerships in Northern California;  • Provide technical assistance and training about various aspects of Sustainable and Connected Communities to internal and external partners, including regional collaboratives around the country;  • Coordinate and develop knowledge sharing activities with local, regional and national partners; • Partner with Enterprise’s policy program staff to identify opportunities to create or change policies that would benefit equitable TOD implementation;  • Assist the Development Director and other staff in fundraising for the Sustainable and Connected Communities program; and  • Present Enterprise’s vision of equitable TOD and Green Communities to external and internal partners.

Qualifications

•       A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in shaping community development programs or lending/investing strategies is preferred. Must possess excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills. Must be able to travel periodically. • At least five (5) years of experience or deep exposure to community development, affordable housing, transportation and/or energy conservation.  • Strong external relationship skills, and ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. Must have strong written, speaking, and external relationship skills.  • Substantive knowledge of transit oriented development and/or green energy or building practices essential.  A basic knowledge community development policy and practice is helpful. • Strong research and presentation skills. • Experience coordinating complex land use, transportation and/or energy issues with diverse stakeholder groups including developers, property owners, philanthropy, local, regional and state government, and other stakeholders.

Program Manager, American Architectural Foundation - Washington, D.C.

Program Manager 

American Architectural Foundation

January 9, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Preservation

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

info@archfoundation.org

Website: 

http://www.archfoundation.org

Location: 

Washington, DC

AAF seeks a Program Manager to assist in the planning and implementation of programs in the Center for Design & the City (CDC) and the Center for Design & Cultural Heritage (CDCH). AAF's Program Manager plans and implements logistical arrangements for executive and leadership education workshops, meetings, and fundraising and alumni events across the country including the Sustainable Cities Design Academy, City Managers' Design Academy, the Oculus Award, CDCH Thought Leadership Forums, the Richard Morris Hunt Prize, and the Save America's Treasures programs. The position is based at AAF offices in Washington, D.C. and is a position co-reporting to the Director of the Center for Design & the City and the Director of the Center for Design &Cultural Heritage.

AAF is a highly collaborative organization that builds strong relationships with other organizations to carry out our programs. We seek candidates who are collaborative in nature with strong organizational and communication skills and highly attentive to building and maintaining both internal and external relationships.

About the American Architectural Foundation
Established in 1943, The American Architectural Foundation (AAF) educates the public about the power of architecture to improve lives and transform communities. Through national programs, AAF engages civic and education leaders in workshops to develop solutions to the design challenges they face. AAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information about AAF’s mission and programs visit www.archfoundation.org.

Education and Experience Required
• Experience in organizing executive level programs and events with attention to detail, scheduling, follow-through, budget management, and diplomacy.
• Experience working with a small team in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of a broad range of design issues related to America’s urban communities including urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, preservation, cultural heritage, and community development.
• Understanding of design policy issues encountered by civic and educational leaders in cities.
• Familiarity with contemporary, national city design issues and thought leaders in these areas.
• Familiarity with contemporary preservation and cultural heritage issues and thought leaders in these areas.

Responsibilities
General responsibilities include:
• Support Center directors to plan and implement CDC & CDCH programming;
• Develop content for reports, website, social media and press releases;
• Write summary reports and conduct post-program follow-up with session participants;
• Help coordinate the work of the CDC and CDCH partnerships including regular progress reports, leadership meetings, and follow-up to requests and directives;
• Research program-related content, trends and associated leaders in the field; and Assist the Center directors with the following actions to plan and implement Center programming:

• Develop and manage program content, schedule, contracts, and event logistics including transportation, meeting and hotel facilities, food, and collateral;

• Produce pre-program briefing books, including case study write-ups and graphics;
• Identify and assist in selecting resource team members;
• Manage application and selection processes to identify, select and manage sub-contracted partners;
• Develop and distribute RFP’s to interested sub-contractors;
• Assist with the panel review process for all proposals;
Coordinate CDC / CDCH communications, including:
• Developing content for and maintaining AAF social media presence;
• Update AAF website with current content;
• Work with Center directors to identify and develop success stories from the AAF archive.

Position Requirements
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the development and delivery of a design or preservation relevant program;
• Bachelor’s Degree required in architecture, urban design, city planning, landscape architecture, preservation studies, public policy, public administration, real estate, or a related field. Master’s Degree may substitute one year of experience;
• Highly developed collaborative skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, schedule, and follow up;
• Ability to identify project needs and priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines with little supervision;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and presentation skills;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Mac platforms;
• Strong graphic skills, including knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite;
• Ability to travel occasionally including evenings and weekends, as necessary;
• Experience organizing conferences and events;
• Naturally curious, intelligent and energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Articulate, sophisticated, and politically savvy with excellent interpersonal skills including patience, diplomacy and a sense of humor;
• Ability to take on additional duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits
AAF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and a list of three professional references no later than Friday, January 30, to info@archfoundation.org. The subject header shall be “AAF Program Manager.”

Do not submit supplementary materials at this time. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked for writing and/or design samples. No phone calls please.

The American Architectural Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.