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Title: Research Associate
Type: Full-Time Position
Location: Chicago
SB Friedman is seeking early career professionals to join our growing economic development and real estate advisory team in Chicago. Our ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented and analytical, and are seeking to make positive impacts on communities and the built environment across the country.
Title: ASSOCIATE
Type: Full-Time Position
Location: Chicago
SB Friedman is seeking early career professionals to join our growing economic development and real estate advisory team in Chicago. Our ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented and analytical, and are seeking to make positive impacts on communities and the built environment across the country.
Title: ASSOCIATE - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
Type: Full-Time Position
Location: Chicago
SB Friedman is seeking an early career professional to work within our growing Community Development Finance team in Chicago. Our ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented and analytical, and are seeking to make positive impacts on communities and the built environment across the country.
https://sbfriedman.com/career/associate-community-development-impact
Assistant Director of Development – Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years of project management work related to real estate development, planning, architecture, community development or construction management. Real estate transactional experience and understanding of affordable housing programs strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in real estate, economics, business, architecture, public administration or other related fields.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling of tax credit transactions in Excel.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to problem-solving in the field of real estate development. Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Excellent public presentation/speaking skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including public agencies and community groups.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits provided. The position reports to the Director of Development and will work closely with the Director of Construction and President of Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Donna Clayborn at donnaclayborn@holstenchicago.com
Holsten is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2320998
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com. Full post available here.
Contact: dbg@northarrowpartners.com
Experience with IHDA and HUD preferred.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Travel is required.
Community Desk Chicago (“The Desk”) is a community development intermediary leveraging relationships, aggregating risk tolerant capital, and working intentionally in underserved communities to shift power dynamics and create a path to advance economic prosperity through community wealth-building and small-scale infill commercial real estate development.
The Development team is responsible for the preservation, creation, implementation, monitoring/evaluation of development proposals/plans for mixed-income and public housing sites with the goal to create and preserve vibrant communities and new housing opportunities for public housing residents. Activities include development of mixed income communities, family development improvements, development and preservation of market-quality affordable family and senior housing, and the acquisition/disposition of real estate assets.
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.
LUCHA’s 2023 development pipeline includes the adaptive reuse of a church in Logan Square, an 89-unit new construction development in Humboldt Park, and the development of a new office/community center.
We’re seeking a committed and energetic individual aligned with LUCHA’s mission. An ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with a team and have experience working in the real estate development field. Flexibility and creative problem-solving are key traits. LUCHA will invest in staff development through training and mentorship, and the individual in this role will have the opportunity for growth and contribution to the department’s strategy and direction.
SB Friedman is seeking early career professionals to join our growing economic development and real estate advisory team in Chicago. Our ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented, and analytical minds that are seeking to make positive impacts on communities and the built environment across the country.
OUR FIRM
Our team works at the intersection of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. We work with our clients to establish the plans, strategies, partnerships, and tools to create equitable, economically resilient, and well-designed communities. We work in a variety of places and contexts – which keeps us excited about our work – with a key commonality being that we are working collaboratively with our clients to address complex land use and development issues. We work nationally, with much of our team’s work centered in the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Mountain West regions. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and fund and provide time for training and professional development activities.
Our firm is committed to building a diverse team. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
THE ROLE
Associates are integral parts of our project teams, having ownership over various analyses and deliverables, and collaborating closely with project directors, managers, and clients. Successful Associates are curious critical thinkers that enjoy analyzing data, asking thoughtful questions, drawing reasonable conclusions, and composing compelling narratives and visuals for deliverables. Over time, our Associates develop into increasingly influential thought partners on projects and nearly everyone at the firm started as an Associate. The day-to-day work includes:
The Associate position presents an opportunity to build a variety of professional and analytical skill sets.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for candidates that:
You will stand out if you have experience with GIS, real estate market and financial feasibility analysis, and have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively work with multiple managers. All Associates must be willing to obtain a driver's license within six months of start.
OTHER DETAILS
We are focused on the professional success of our employees and offer the following:
All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, parental status, cultural differences, physical appearance, arrest or conviction record, political beliefs, military status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law. To view our firm's Civil Rights Compliance and Affirmative Action Plan, please contact us at info@sbfriedman.com.
TO APPLY
Please email the following to Caitlin Johnson at jobs@sbfriedman.com with "Associate Position" in the subject line.
Basic Job Function: The Director of Community Development is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and implementing IFF’s proactive community and real estate development business, including business development, relationship development, executive oversight of projects, and financial management; and assists in the generation and implementation of Community Strategies’ consulting business and grant-funded projects. The Director of Community Development works collaboratively with Real Estate Services and Capital Solutions team members as well as other Community Strategies staff to coordinate initiatives in innovative and collaborative ways to solve community development challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performance Measures:
Position Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in urban planning or studies, business or community development finance. Advanced degree in real estate, urban planning, public policy, business, social science, or social work preferred.
Experience : At least seven years of experience in economic or community development, real estate analysis or development required.
Special Knowledge & Skills :
Direct experience with community development projects, including affordable housing.
Demonstrated management skills.
Direct project management experience.
Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage and implement multiple projects; ability to conceptualize, plan, research, and implement complex community development projects.
Strong financial, analytical, and writing skills.
Understanding of finance and lending.
Experience working with clients.
Experience working with a team charged with implementing and completing multi-faceted projects.
Ability to use a wide variety of computer software related to project management, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheet and project management packages.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people in urban neighborhoods, suburbs and state-wide.
Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Unusual Physical Requirements: Travel is required. The Director of Community Development may visit abandoned buildings and vacant lots and inspect them fully, and will inspect construction project sites.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.
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