Housing Coordinator VISTA

Title: Housing Coordinator VISTA

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Evanston, IL
Pay: $1,000 monthly housing stipend in addition to the AmeriCorps Living Allowance

The Housing Coordinator VISTA will serve with the City of Evanston in Evanston, IL from August 2025-2026. The City of Evanston is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The City of Evanston’s vision is to create the most livable city in America. However, soaring housing costs threaten the vibrancy that makes Evanston such an attractive place to live. Housed in the City’s Community Development Department, the Housing Coordinator VISTA will increase the City’s collaboration with local and regional organizations, improve our communication with community members seeking housing assistance, and accelerate our data-driven approach to addressing the City’s housing needs. By strengthening our anti-displacement strategies and enhancing our production and preservation of affordable housing, this VISTA project will increase the long-term stability of our community members. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is collaborative and a relationship-builder. They should be an effective writer and communicator, data savvy, and demonstrate attention to detail.

 

Apply here.

Development Financing and Compliance Fellow - Habitat for Humanity Chicago

Background: This is a full-time, 9-month contract. The fellow will be introduced to various institutional sources of funding, including government, foundation, and corporate entities, and participate in building and strengthening those relationships. This fellow will help develop compliance systems for various federal, state, and local government funding programs while learning about institutional financing opportunities. Following the fellowship, they would be a ready asset to any affordable housing development team. 

The key goals of this fellowship are: 

• Research new sources of institutional funding for affordable housing (i.e. New Market Tax Credit, HOME, congressionally directed spending, and other city, state, and federal sources) 
• Identify all compliance requirements of existing and future funding sources and contribute to the development of compliance systems and procedures.  
• Manage assigned compliance activities effectively. 

Upon completion of this fellowship, the fellow will be well-situated to continue working in community and economic development roles at various levels and within different sectors.  

Full description and application available here. Other positions at this organization can be found here.

Director of Policy and Organizing - Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)

Location: Remote, with requirements for in-person meetings and events from time to time in Greater Chicago, IL 
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt 
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 
Benefits: include 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; generous paid time off; short-term disability; life insurance; flexible and remote work; and more. 
Reports to: Co-Executive Director 
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024 

CAFHA seeks a strategic, committed, and passionate leader to fulfill its full-time Director of Policy & Organizing position. This position is approximately 40 hours per week, a key member of CAFHA’s leadership team, and reports to CAFHA’s Co-Executive Director. 

The Director of Policy & Organizing will manage our Organizing Team, currently made up of our Senior Housing Justice Organizer and Housing Justice Organizer. The Director of Policy & Organizing will serve a central role in developing and moving policy campaigns forward, lead the team in building collective power, and ultimately advancing housing justice. An individual in this position must possess a deep commitment to movement building and have experience in community organizing and policy advocacy; must be a keen strategist and know how to lead successful legislative campaigns; must be a skilled communicator who can activate people, organizations, and elected officials to impact meaningful change; and must be a mentor and motivator with experience supporting teams with diverse skill sets. 

More information available here.

Executive Director - Peoria Opportunities Foundation

Peoria Opportunities Foundation: An Affordable Housing Developer

Job Title:        Executive Director

Reports to:      Board of Directors

Summary

Directs, administers, and coordinates the operation of Peoria Opportunities Foundation (POF), emphasizing opportunities for community revitalization including homeownership, rental programs and other programs and services which will improve resident flourishing. Executes the overall policy and guidelines established by the Board of Directors.  Enhances the POF image.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to peoriaopp@gmail.com 

Assistant Commissioner (Underwriting) - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Job Posting

: Feb 13, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Mar 12, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 09 | Salary: $118,128.00 - $133,524.00 

Pay Basis

: Yearly

The City of Chicago’s Department of Planning & Development is responsible for the economic development growth of the City and it’s neighborhoods. This work is largely done through the Department’s Bureau of Economic Development (“the Bureau”), whose mission is to create equitable economic growth throughout Chicago, by investing financial resources and support in people, businesses, and neighborhoods. To do that, the Bureau administers a variety of programs including Community Development Grants (CDG), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and property tax abatements. In total, the City has used these programs to make approximately $1.7 billion in investments in Chicago’s neighborhoods over the past five years

 

The Assistant Commissioner of the Underwriting Group is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bureau’s evaluation of projects requesting the use of City funds and the oversight of staff members primarily responsible for this work. This principally involves reviewing application materials, identifying community benefits and alignment with the Department’s overall goals, and conducting financial and feasibility analyses in order to make recommendations regarding the use of the City’s financial incentive resources. For recommend projects, the Assistant Commissioner also manages the internal review process, contract negotiations, legislative approvals, and the execution of the agreement. The Assistant Commissioner also works in close coordination with the Bureau’s Deputy Commissioner in order to assist and facilitate the operation of the City’s various incentive programs.

Full Description available here (Search Job # 396318)

Project Coordinator, Chicago Housing Trust - Chicago Department of Housing

Job Posting

: Feb 9, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Mar 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PM BU: 10 | Salary: $67,656.00 

Pay Basis

: Yearly

Project Coordinator – Marketing role description:

The Chicago Housing Trust expands access to homeownership while preserving long-term affordability in rapidly appreciating communities. The Project Coordinator – Marketing position works under the direction of the Executive Director. Externally focused work includes promoting Housing Trust homes and programs to prospective buyers and community partners via program orientations, housing fairs, trolley tours, open houses, print media, website, newsletter, and social media; internally focused work includes engaging Housing Trust homeowners via workshops, annual meetings, one-on-one interviews, and newsletters.

 

Project Coordinator – Administrative role description:

The Chicago Housing Trust expands access to homeownership while preserving long-term affordability in rapidly appreciating communities. The Project Coordinator – Administrative position works under the direction of the Executive Director. Externally focused work includes processing intake documents for prospective homebuyers and responding to their inquiries, following up with participants after outreach workshops/events; internally focused work includes accounts receivable, accounts payable (AR/AP), scheduling, project management, minute-taking, and annual compliance audits for homeowners.

Full Description available here (Job # 394772)

Financial Planning Analyst - Chicago Department of Housing

Job Posting: Feb 22, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Mar 14, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 20 | Salary: $86,520.00 Pay Basis: Yearly

Under direction, performs financial planning, underwriting, and financial analysis of requests for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and other sources of funding assistance for affordable housing developments.

Full description and application available here.

Community Development Fellow - The Resurrection Project

Position Title Community Development Fellow

Reporting Relationship: Chief Real Estate Development Officer

General Job Description

The Community Development Fellow will work closely with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction. The Fellow should understand the effects of displacement and gentrification on communities of color, be interested in mitigating these effects through the development of affordable housing and be inclined to work on the financing aspects of development.

Project Manager Community Development - LUCHA - Chicago, IL

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LUCHA 

About the Organization

LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) is a non-profit developer and owner of affordable housing in the City of Chicago. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing housing as a human right through advocacy, development, and services. We operate over 200 units of affordable rental housing in the West Town, Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods.

Founded in 1982, LUCHA has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier housing advocates and has served thousands of moderate and low-income families.

LUCHA is seeking a Project Manager to join the Community Development team in directing LUCHA’s pipeline of community- driven affordable housing development projects. With the oversight and support of LUCHA’s Director of Community Development and Executive Director, the Project Manager will oversee two or more developments at a time, advancing all aspects of the development process from concept development through acquisition, construction and initial occupancy.

Development Project Associate - The Community Builders, Inc - Chicago

Description

Apply online here: https://tcbinc.org/culture-careers/opportunities/

Who are we?

The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is an entrepreneurial real estate developer and owner. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. We envision a world with vibrant, safe and inclusive neighborhoods where all people live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams, and we work to make that vision a reality. Founded in 1964, TCB currently owns/manages 14,000+ units of rental housing across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

Development Manager - North Arrow Partners - Villa Park, IL

POSITION TITLE: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

For more information interested candidates should contact dbg@northarrowpartners.com

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. The Development Manager will be exposed to all real estate development activities from the planning stage - pre-development due diligences - through transition of the asset to Property Management. The Development Manager's main duties include project planning, site assessment, property acquisition, packaging of financing, negotiations with lenders, management of pre-development stage, coordination of closing, participation in construction and marketing teams and project financial reporting. Additionally, the Development Project Manager is responsible for real estate research, preparing real estate development reports and other duties assigned. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Real Estate Acquisitions:

Conducts new housing site search and feasibility analysis to support company’s land acquisition functions for ground-up developments.

Performs cold calling to prospective sellers and maintains and updates real estate call-log.

Negotiates purchase price, prepares letters of intent, and assists with the drafting of purchase and sale agreements.

Affordable Housing Funding Applications:

Researches and maintains database of current affordable housing funding sources and application timelines. Maintains current knowledge of guidelines, policies and procedures for HUD, IHDA, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and all other housing development subsidy programs as required.

Assists with the completion of real estate development project funding applications including: Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), and any additional local and state level funding sources.

Researches market sales comps, rents, utilities, real estate taxes, and other pertinent information to assist with the underwriting of new development opportunities. Participates in the review of budgets, assumptions, and pro-forma analysis.

Coordinates with staff architects, construction managers, and 3rd party consultants to prepare construction drawings, site studies, and other pertinent reports in support of funding applications.

Closing Functions:

Assists with closing related documents including Owner Sworn Statement, Tenant Selection Plan, Property Management Plan, Property Management Agreement, Fair Housing Plan, etc.

Participates in final project close out activities including, but not limited to: ensuring all benchmarks for final completion and payments are met; facilitating the conversion to permanent financing; securing 8609s; and completing cost benefit and quality control analysis of the project

Other Responsibilities:

Maintain electronic document filing archive system for all housing development applications.

Establish and maintain working relationships and communications with elected officials, State Housing Authorities, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), equity syndicators, private banks, and any other funders in coordination with Partners.

For more information interested candidates should contact dbg@northarrowpartners.com

Project Analyst – Affordable Housing Development, UPHoldings

 POSITION: ​Project Analyst – Affordable Housing Development 

 

COMPANY: ​UPholdings is a comprehensive real estate firm that is dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining quality affordable housing in communities throughout the United States. Our company builds, manages, and operates its projects for the entirety of their operational cycle. Our portfolio includes a wide range of project types, including family, senior and permanent supportive housing developments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site search and program scoring analysis for potential project locations. 
• Zoning analysis and applications for rezoning and variances. 
• Research of public and private funding opportunities for the development and operations of affordable housing and programs that support project target populations.  
• Financial feasibility analysis, including real estate pro forma modeling and development cost research. 
• Completion of application material for competitive funding sources, requests for proposals/qualifications for fund or partnership opportunities, and other programs beneficial to the development and operation of housing developments, as well as research to identify potential funds or programs appropriate for future consideration.
• Drafting of letters of support and other materials needed to support project development. 
• Scheduling of and participation in meetings with project stakeholders, including development partners, local government agencies, project vendors, and others to keep project moving toward its funding and program goals.
• Assist in creating pre-development budgets, especially as they relate to requests for pre-development funding for early project phases.  
• Support Project Manager during the acquisition, design, and community engagement components of projects.  
• Collaboration with the Operations Coordinator and Operations Manager – as well as Property Management staff – to ensure seamless transitions at each phase of the development and operating process.
• Assist in keeping assigned projects on schedule to ensure application completeness, competitiveness, and threshold achievement.  
• Serve as the in-person UPholdings representative with project stakeholders, as needed. 
• Participate in regular staff meetings and other initiatives to facilitate organizational cohesiveness and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and project partners to ensure that all projects meet the myriad requirements set forth by the various funding agencies, local, state, and federal government(s), partner agreements, and other requirements necessary to develop each project.
• Other tasks related to the development of high-quality affordable housing and the growth and reputation of UPholdings.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years industry experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Must have strong organizational and computer skills including Google knowledge.
• Strong skills with spreadsheets.
• Ability to work well in a small team environment
• Very organized, detail oriented.
• Great at meeting deadlines.

 

WORK HOURS: 

40 hours per week. Must be available for occasional evening or weekend meetings, and ability to travel. 

 

COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and education.

 

Upholdings offers a quality benefits package to eligible team members including Medical and Dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off, each after completion of the required waiting period.

 

UPholdings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This standard applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. UPholdings makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

 

 

Apply by sending your resume to recruiting@upholdings.net

Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing

PROJECT MANAGER

Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) Chicago, IL

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Position Available: Immediately

About the Organization: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington D.C. POAH’s Chicago office is currently managing a strong pipeline of work in Chicago itself, but also has a pending pipeline in Ohio that will be staffed from the Chicago office.

POAH’s reach is national in scope, and its pursuit of the preservation mission is empowered by a focus on the business bottom line. Its strong reputation is the result of a demonstrated ability to craft complex financial transactions, tackle tough multi-family projects, and close deals that preserve the affordability of at-risk properties. The organization and its leaders are at the forefront of policy and legislative discussions around housing preservation, affordable housing finance and regulatory reform, including energy efficiency in the multifamily sector.

The POAH team is dedicated, creative and passionate. We believe a diverse and inclusive team is a stronger, smarter team, and we actively promote diversity and meaningful inclusion of different perspectives among our board, our staff, our partners, in our procurement of good and services, and at our communities. We understand that addressing structural racism and achieving racial equity are central to the work we do and we proactively integrate the issue of race in our housing work.

About the Opportunity: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function. Some of the Project Manager’s specific and essential tasks may include:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.

• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.

• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.

• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.

• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups

• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.

• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management.

Experience & Knowledge

Candidates for this position should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:

• 3-5 years of experience including progressively responsible work to manage complex initiatives

• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and

financing applicable to the industry

• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based

and tenant organizations.

• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning

• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure

• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.

• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab

• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets

• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work

• Experience working in Ohio is a plus.

Skills

Candidates should have demonstrated ability to:

• Lead a team with diverse interests and backgrounds

• Communicate effectively in person and in writing

• Perform spreadsheet and other financial analyses,

• Make convincing public presentations using PowerPoint and other tools

• Manage simultaneous and competing activities and demands, and

• Remain organized and meet deadlines.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel

• Ability to attend periodic evening meetings

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k retirement plan with company match and generous paid time off. POAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Click here to apply: https://tinyurl.com/CHIPM

Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH)

Who: Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH)

What: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.
• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.
• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.
• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.
• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups
• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.
• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management.

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position should possess at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:
• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and financing applicable to the industry
• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based and tenant organizations.
• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning
• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure
• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.
• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab
• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets
• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work
• Experience working in Ohio is a plus.

Apply here.

Operations Assistant, Illinois Housing Council

Who: Illinois Housing Council

What: The Operations Assistant will report directly to the Executive Director and will also work closely with the Manager of Programs and Membership. The position will have core responsibilities in the areas of event planning, program support, financial management, communications and special projects.

Responsibilities:

Managing the planning and logistics for all IHC events, including the annual conference, golf outing, networking events, mixers and virtual webinars. Identifying and securing venues and vendors; ordering set-up, supplies and catering; producing signage and marketing materials.

• Serving as the dedicated IHC point-person and overseeing member communications regarding member benefits and renewals, events, and finances and advising members on these issues. Managing the membership database best practices and maintenance.

• Identifying, developing, and exploring opportunities for IHC to improve its current events, programs and membership benefits with the Manager of Programs and Membership.

• Developing the content for IHC’s bi-weekly e-newsletter. Managing IHC’s website and social media accounts. Creating communications materials to support IHC’s strategic priorities including case studies, fact sheets, and marketing materials. Coordinating with graphic design consultants as needed.

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping using QuickBooks, maintaining proper records for efficient and clear reporting, as well as processing of invoices/payments/deposits.

• Assisting with the preparation of and adherence to the IHC annual budget and preparing financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors. • Optimizing office procedures and programs, and working with the Executive Director to identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost savings. Serving as the liaison to outside consultants for office operations. 

• Participating regularly in IHC Committee meetings. Contributing to special projects for the Membership & Events Committee and IHC Legislative Committee.

• Providing general office support when needed, including but not limited to: answering and directing calls and e-mails, copying materials, making travel arrangements and hotel reservations.

• Other responsibilities to be determined based on the needs of the organization and the skills and experience of the chosen applicant.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of related experience in the nonprofit operations, event planning, or association management field.

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Experience in event planning.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Experience with QuickBooks and Word Press preferred.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, utilize independent decision-making, and exercise discretion in daily responsibilities.

• Comfortable working as a member of a small team.

• Interest in affordable housing/community development preferred

Apply here. (Information at bottom of the page)

Real Estate Development Administrative Coordinator, Preservation of Affordable Housing

Who: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington D.C.

What: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based team member to join its Real Estate Development group in a primarily administrative support role to the team. This newly created role would support Project Managers in their day-to-day work, but importantly on the implementation and closings of their various real estate development projects. The team member may also be called upon to assist POAH staff in other offices depending on workflow.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering & tracking the appropriate materials for financing applications and request for proposal (RFP) responses. Organizing the submission process for said applications and RFPs.
• Assembling the due diligence required for construction and permanent loan conversions and
• managing the associated closing checklists. This would include submission of organizational
• documents, board resolutions and votes, good standing certificates, insurance certificates, and
• wiring instructions.
• Maintaining the company database with respect to ongoing, internal reporting requirements.
• Soliciting and tracking responses for 3rd party vendors and contract creation.
• Tracking MBE/WBE performance
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings.
• Scheduling team meetings.
• Tracking project expenses and reimbursements.
• Assisting the Office Director with general office management tasks as assigned 

Qualifications:

0. Experience & Knowledge

   Candidates for this position should possess at least a High School Degree and 5-7 years of experience in an administrative or paralegal role. Real estate development experience is preferred but not required. Job on-boarding and training will be provided.

   Skills

1. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to:

• Be a part of a team with diverse interests and backgrounds;

• Communicate effectively in person and in writing with colleagues and external partners

• representing a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds (e.g. financial, legal, regulatory,
• design/construction, and property residents);
• Manage and effectively prioritize simultaneous and competing activities and demands;
• Effectively track data in Excel or other online platform;
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite
• Remain organized, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines, and
• Take initiative and exemplify motivation to work towards POAH’s prescribed mission. 

Apply here.

Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing

Who: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington D.C. POAH’s Chicago office is currently managing a strong pipeline of work in Chicago itself, but also has a pending pipeline in Ohio that will be staffed from the Chicago office.

What: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.
• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.
• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.
• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.
• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups
• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.
• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management. 

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position should possess at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:

• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and financing applicable to the industry
• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based and tenant organizations.
• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning
• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure
• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.
• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab
• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets
• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work
• Experience working in Ohio is a plus. 

Apply here.

Project Analyst - Full Circle Communities

Who: Full Circle Communities

What: Full Circle Communities, Inc., is a mission-driven non-profit developer and manager of affordable housing. We achieve our mission collaboratively – with our residents, our communities, our industry partners, and our fellow employees.

We look for committed and enthusiastic individuals who are energized by our mission and the challenges of creating and operating service-rich affordable housing. We invest in our team members’ growth as we expect them to invest in the organizations.

We are currently working on several exciting developments including a mixed-income development in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood, an adaptive reuse of a school in Dubuque, IA for veterans and persons with disabilities, a major rehab of a portfolio of family housing in Kalamazoo, MI, and several cutting edge permanent supportive housing developments in Detroit, MI. See our website at http://www.fccommunities.org/ for more information.

Operations Associate - Illinois Housing Council

Who: Illinois Housing Council

What: The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) is a state-wide membership organization, created to promote the stabilization of communities through the production and preservation of affordable housing. IHC advances its mission through education, information and constructive relationships with state, local and federal officials. IHC has over 250 organizational members including over 1,500 individuals - consisting of owners, property managers, developers, financial institutions, investors, builders, subcontractors, local government, accountants, civic organizations, market analysts and consultants. IHC organizes over a dozen educational and networking events for our members throughout the year, including an annual conference and golf outing.

Position Description:

The Operations Associate will report directly to the Executive Director and will also work closely with the Manager of Programs and Membership. The position will have core responsibilities in the areas of event planning, program support, financial management, communications and special projects. Specific duties include:

• Directing the planning and logistics for all IHC events, including the annual conference, golf outing, networking events, and mixers. Identifying and securing venues and vendors; ordering set-up, supplies and catering; producing signage and marketing materials.
• Serving as the dedicated IHC point-person and overseeing member communications regarding member benefits and renewals, events, and finances and advising members on these issues. Managing the membership database best practices and maintenance.
• Identifying, developing, and exploring opportunities for IHC to improve its current events, programs and membership benefits with the Manager of Programs and Membership.
• Developing the content for IHC’s bi-weekly e-newsletter. Managing IHC’s website and social media accounts. Creating communications materials to support IHC’s strategic priorities including case studies, fact sheets, and marketing materials. Coordinating with graphic design consultants as needed.
• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping using QuickBooks, maintaining proper records for efficient and clear reporting, as well as processing of invoices/payments/deposits.
• Assisting with the preparation of and adherence to the IHC annual budget and preparing financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Optimizing office procedures and programs, and working with the Executive Director to identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost savings. Serving as the liaison to outside consultants for office operations.
• Participating regularly in IHC Committee meetings. Contributing to special projects for the Membership & Events Committee and IHC Legislative Committee.
• Providing general office support when needed, including but not limited to: answering and directing calls and e-mails, copying materials, making travel arrangements and hotel reservations.
• Other responsibilities to be determined based on the needs of the organization and the skills and experience of the chosen applicant.

This position is a key member of a small team and the chosen applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience in the nonprofit operations, event planning, or association management field.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience in event planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Experience with QuickBooks and Word Press preferred
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, utilize independent decision-making, and exercise discretion in daily responsibilities
• Comfortable in a small office environment
• Interest in affordable housing/community development preferred

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, SIMPLE IRA, life insurance and access to pre-tax transit, FSA and dependent care accounts.

Development Associate - The Habitat Company

Who: The Habitat Company

What: The Habitat Company LLC (“Habitat”) is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for motivated, talented individuals to join our team as we pursue additional opportunities for the growth and development of our company. We are an organization of more than 800 team members operating in six states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Florida and Minnesota. We specialize in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate and affordable rentals, condominiums, student housing, public housing and commercial real estate.

At Habitat, we believe it is the quality and experience of our team members that make the difference. Our professional team provides us with depth of talent and ability that is central to our success. Habitat enjoys internal Centers of Excellence in the areas of Design & Construction, Leasing & Compliance, Transaction Legal, Insurance, Marketing, Property Management, Asset Management, Accounting, Finance and Information Technology, all of which combine to underpin Habitat’s platform form for unmatched Community Development.

The Development Associate will work in the Community Development Group, a division of Habitat Affordable. With a Chicago-based deal pipeline of more than 1,000 residential units and over 100,000 sf of commercial development, Habitat Affordable provides a platform for professional growth and success.

The Development Associate reports to the Director of Community Development, working under the Vice President of Community Development and Senior Vice President for Habitat Affordable Group, along with other heads of business lines and managers to assist in managing multiple phases of the real estate development process (e.g., due diligence, financial analysis, budgeting, and acquisitions analysis) for affordable, mixed-income and mixed-use real estate opportunities. The Development Associate will actively support the entire Habitat Affordable Group, Development Team on future and pipeline development deals in a substantial way that further the fruition of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform market research, demographic studies, apartment database reviews, and competitive analysis Perform site selection analysis 
• Analyze Qualified Allocation Plans of various municipalities and or states 
• Coordinate and participate in multifunctional teams to analyze existing market conditions, unit mix, property and unit amenities and features, rental rates, and operational expenses at given properties 
• Develop a matrix of key competitors including property locations, specific amenities, and pricing in strategic markets and submarkets 
• Prepare and monitor pre-development budgets and schedules for proposed projects from the initial phases including land contract negotiation, entitlements, and building permit approvals to the commencement of construction 
• Research all relevant financial assumptions for underwriting including items such as all permitting fees, impact fees, taxes, etc. 
• Create financial models in conjunction with senior development team members. 
• Work with architects and contractors to develop project scope and parameters 
• Perform due diligence for partners and lenders 
• Assist in preparing LIHTC and other funding applications Prepare responses for solicitations requesting development proposals (RFP) 
• Assist the Development Team in preparing and presenting investment packages 
• Participate in consultant meetings through pre-development and development stages 
• Assist in preparing for meetings with municipalities, neighborhood groups, design teams, and public hearings throughout the entitlement and pre-development process 
• Assist in managing projects under construction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal development policies and procedures. 
• Assist in the transition of the projects from development to construction and construction to management 
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Finance, or Real Estate preferred) 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• Knowledge of federal, state and municipal affordable housing development programs, including experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits is preferred 
• Experience working on the design and project planning for real estate development projects Strong financial and analytical skills required. 
• Accurate and detail orientated 
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential development information

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ experience in multifamily acquisitions and development required 
• Experience in LIHTC and other affordable multifamily housing is preferred