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.

Associate - SB Friedman

Who: SB Friedman

What: SB Friedman Development Advisors is a development consulting firm with a mission to guide and enable our clients to create high-quality places through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. We assist in the planning and implementation of complex public-private real estate development projects. We work closely with our clients to evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies. The firm works nationally, with a focus on the Midwest. Clients include various cities, suburbs, metro planning organizations and other public bodies, not-for-profit institutions, and private developers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Associates are responsible for research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data synthesis, presentation of findings, and preparation of deliverables (presentations, technical memoranda and reports). Associates are assigned to multiple projects at one time. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to sift, organize, analyze and synthesize various data in a timely manner, ask thoughtful questions and draw reasonable conclusions and/or recommendations from the analysis.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Candidates must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or real estate and demonstrate:

• Exceptional quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing ability
• Strength in oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Detail orientation and accuracy
• A driver’s license (within 6 months of start)

In addition, successful candidates will have academic and/or professional experience in areas relevant to our practice, such as:

• Demographic and economic analysis
• Public finance and tax projections
• Real estate market analysis
• Real estate financial analysis/feasibility
• Experience with GIS

The following additional skills and experience are desirable for Associate candidates:

• Experience with IMPLAN and/or similar tools

OTHER DETAILS

We are focused on the professional success of our employees and offer the following:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus compensation
• Generous benefits packages, including company-paid health and dental insurance, 401k with employer match, vacation, and 10+ paid holidays
• Paid membership to professional organization to encourage professional growth
• Regular peer-delivered “brown bag” sessions on topics of professional interest
• Monthly happy hours and staff get-togethers
• Newly renovated offices overlooking the Chicago River in the Loop

TO APPLY

Please respond by submitting the following via sbfriedman.com/careers:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Written sample of your professional work

Writing samples should be primarily authored by the applicant; if a team project is submitted, clearly indicate the responsibilities and contributions of the applicant. Incomplete submittals or submittals in other formats may not be considered or reviewed.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Program Associate - Property Preservation Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (IL)

Program Associate, Property Preservation
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

ABOUT

Established in 1975, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago is a non-profit neighborhood

revitalization organization committed to helping homeowners and strengthening neighborhoods. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods.

NHS is a 501c3 non-profit corporation which includes five separate legal entities: Neighborhood Housing Services, Neighborhood Lending Services, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation Initiatives, and Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the completion of construction, legal and compliance related activities for the Troubled Building Initiative II (TBI2) Program. Perform acquisition and feasibility assessments to assist community partners with vacant building strategy.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Court-Ordered Receivership Activity
• Works with Attorney and RC Construction Specialists at direction of Program Coordinator to ensure activities authorized under Court Ordered appointment are completed in a timely manner, court hearings are appropriately attended and activity is communicated clearly to the Court. Court-ordered
• receivership activities may involve vacant or occupied properties.
• Working with outside vendors, inspect property to determine level of rehabilitation required for property to be returned to productive use.
• Works with RC Construction Specialist and Program Coordinator to prepare written specifications for
• construction services at property. Coordinates the solicitation of bids and contractor selection with Program Coordinator. Ensures compliance with building inspections guidelines with City inspectors prior to Court hearings. Ensures all Building Permits have been duly executed.
• Activity also includes visits to occupied properties where the Court has ordered relocation assistance be provided and units vacated, interviewing tenants, collecting income qualification documents, requesting relocation check, delivering relocation assistance check in person in exchange for keys and coordinating board-up and security of the property with third-party vendors.
• Maintains electronic and paper case files and photographs, records of all court correspondence and a log of activity to ensure accuracy of construction documentation, including necessary Court Orders, disclosures, waivers, permits, and certifications for payouts.
• Reclaiming Vacant Property
• Research and identify, title, lien, tax and mortgage information. This activity includes updating the Program Database. At the end of each case, clearly and accurately summarizes into a final statement of activity for presentation to the Judge and all parties, records final liens.
• Work with community partners and NHS neighborhood directors to assist with the assessment, acquisition, and disposition of vacant buildings.
• Create and maintain relationships with developers interested in rehabbing vacant property.
• Provide technical assistance with city forfeiture processes and other means of acquiring vacant property.
• Identify opportunities for the strategic foreclosure of Receiver’s liens and make recommendations for property acquisition as appropriate.

Other Duties

• Work closely with the City of Chicago’s Building’s and Law Departments, other NHS departments, and community-based partners. Attend and participate in functions, community events, meetings and/or trainings, including evenings and weekends.
• Play an active role in new program development and implementation. Work collaboratively with NHSRC team to develop best practices.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• NHSRC meets or exceeds goals as identified in the Annual plan
• Meet timeframes and documentation requirements of issued Court Orders.
• Ensures Receivership properties are posted & secured appropriately.
• 100% of Receivership Certificates filed/recorded within 30 days of approval.
• Effective management of program resources.
• Follows assigned projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and works as NHSRC team member.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related fields required.
Experience: 

• One to three years of experience in community development/ urban planning and/or real estate preferred.
• Experience in not-for-profit environment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of not for profit neighborhood development strategies and/or gov’t funding housing/and/or experience in construction.
• Knowledge real estate transactions and chain of title research
• Knowledge of of City of Chicago Building Codes/ energy efficient and environmentally friendly rehabilitation.

NHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Interested applicants should apply via the following url for consideration:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=NHSORG&jobId=128221&lang=en_US




&source=CC3

Program Director - POAH Communities - Chicago, IL

Program Director POAH Communities 

Chicago, IL

An exciting and highly entrepreneurial organization committed to community development, preservation, and quality management of ‘at risk’ affordable rental housing is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Program Director for its Woodlawn Park Community located in Chicago, Illinois.

The Program Director will be experienced, creative as well as entrepreneurial and will lead and support the management and growth of multiple supportive service programs delivered by a core team of staff and community partners based at the Woodlawn Resource Center. They will oversee the delivery for four core functions of the Woodlawn Resource Center: (1) Financial Opportunity Center; (2) Bridges to Career Opportunities retail hospitality program; (3) Community Impact Initiative; and (4) Family Self-Sufficiency Program. This individual will also lead a staff of 5 team members and multiple service providers based in Chicago to employ implementation and delivery of the four core functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Community Impact, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

Program Management and Sustainability

• Oversee the overall management and growth of the Woodlawn Resource Center towards sustainability and meeting resident/neighborhood needs
• Ensure the approaches and best practices of the core functions are honored in program design, evaluation, and implementation
• Collaborate with property management, development and Choice Neighborhoods community partners to develop, revise and update program goals, budgets and performance systems
• Develop memorandums of understanding and independent contracts with partners and vendors
• Develop and maintain program manuals, systems, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with property management, development, and corporate team to seek grant opportunities and develop funding proposals
• Maintain accountability for job placement program implementation, FSS financial coaching, employer relationships and placement, and all training, monitoring, and reporting related
• Plan and lead recruitment efforts for new clientele
• Oversee all services to residents including: outreach and engagement, Individual Assessment Plans, and provision of services
• Collaborate with corporate Community Impact team, independent contractors, grantors and partners to evaluate operations and program curriculum
• Innovate to meet the dynamic and changing needs of residents and neighborhood target population and staff

Staff Management

• Hire, train, evaluate and overall support/supervision of staff team
• Support staff in developing their Professional Development Plans, encourage and nourish innovation and ownership of program outcomes
• Develop job descriptions and effective recruitment and hiring

Partnerships

• Work collaboratively with program partners (LISC, Citi, SGA, and Compass Working Capital) to ensure the effective utilization of resources, implementation of program models, and growth plan for the Woodlawn Resource Center
• Develop and maintain working relationships with program funders, partners, employers, institutions and other not for profit organizations to meet resident/neighborhood needs and ensure program success

Outcomes

• Supervise the effective utilization of the Financial Opportunity Center, Bridges to Careers, Family Self-Sufficiency and other Woodlawn Resource Center programs and outcomes utilizing the following systems: Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), POAH Integratec (PI), and Yardi (property management database)
• Report to program funders and other key stakeholders in collaboration with POAH Chicago development staff
• Effectivity utilize data and outcomes to drive program decision, design, and success.
• Ensure compliance of WRC programs and programmatic standards to meet client needs, achieve performance targets and outcomes, and stay within fiscal constraints
• Work within contract, grant and program requirements to meet timelines and reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate should also possess the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Public Policy or related field with a minimum of 5 years of complex program delivery and team management experience
• Proven track record of working effectively with and managing diverse staff and service populations
• Knowledge of data tracking systems and performance management models
• Skilled in budget creation and analysis; familiarity with a variety of financial information for the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations, maximizing use of funds, and/or ensuring overall operations are within budget
• Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full health and life insurance, a generous earned leave program, and a 401k retirement plan with company match.

POAH COMMUNITIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Woodlawn Park Community
The Woodlawn Park Community is home to over 300 households and 600 residents, including over 200 youth. New and renovated Woodlawn Park properties are the focal point of this revitalized community, with a diverse offering of mixed-rate rental apartments that provide comfortable and affordable homes to the families and investors who are attracted to this neighborhood’s many amenities – lush parks, growing business opportunities, and the University of Chicago.

About POAH Communities
Based in Boston, POAH and POAH Communities own and manage more than 8,500 affordable rental homes for families and seniors in nine states and the District of Columbia. The mission of POAH Communities is to provide high quality property management and customer service to the residents that live in our communities. POAH Communities provides connections to opportunities for our residents and partnerships that improve the quality of life in our communities. POAH Communities has a team of over 350 staff and maintains offices in Boston, Kansas City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. POAH Communities is a company that develops and honors its employees and delivers long-term value to its owners and partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Required degree: Masters

Required experience:
Social Work, Business Administration, Public Policy: 1 year

Commercial Property Manager - The Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (IL)

Commercial Property Manager
The Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago

Chicago, IL

ICNC works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Nearwest Side Community. Please see www.industrialcouncil.com for information on ICNC’s mission and activities. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates the Fulton-Carroll Center (FCC) small business incubator, which houses 110 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility.

Summary
The Commercial Property Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire facility and is responsible for the performance of it. This would include managing tasks such as marketing vacant spaces, evaluating potential incubator companies, negotiating leases, supervising maintenance staff, working with Executive Director to develop capital and operating budgets, ensuring regular maintenance of facilities and inventory management, handling and resolving complaints and tenant concerns, and soliciting bids for capital and tenant build-out projects.

It is important that the candidate be able to interact with varying levels of staff, management and customers. The candidate must have the ability to identify and implement necessary changes to current policies and procedures. This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises a staff of ten.

Responsibilities
Market Vacant Spaces

• Monitor current/future vacancies and ensure adequate marketing efforts of all open spaces
• Oversee creation of ads for space in newspapers and other publications, as needed
• Strive to maintain a high occupancy of quality tenants (with an understanding and appreciation of incubator mission of property)

Present Spaces to Potential Tenants

• Meet with and show space to potential tenants
• Determine needs of clients and building, show spaces, discuss, explain and negotiate terms of occupancy lease
• Coordinate resources to discuss tenant build-outs (bringing in maintenance staff and contractors as appropriate)

Provide Business Development Services to Tenants (as appropriate)
Market ICNC’s business advising services and make referrals between tenants and ICNC staff as appropriate

Manage Incubator Application and Leasing Process

• Review initial application, business plan and financials of prospective tenant
• Manage potential tenant evaluation/interview process
• Process credit check, prepare lease & present to Executive Director for signature
• Maintain all leasing data and documents and update in MRI property management database
• Ensure tenants have proper and up-to-date insurance certificates and other required coverage
• Provide bi-monthly leasing report to Executive Director summarizing activity

Manage Maintenance Staff, Oversee Building Work and Lead Special Projects

• Oversee all building repair, tenant build-outs and major capital improvement projects
• Supervise a maintenance staff of ten and provide opportunities for professional development
• Work closely with Executive Director to develop capital and operating income/expense budgets and identify ways to control costs
• Create, manage and update facilities maintenance schedule as necessary
• Identify and implement needed changes in current building and staffing policies and procedures
• Assist in special projects and complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ of directly relevant experience in Sales, Leasing and Small Business Development (Entrepreneurship);
• Understanding of role and goals of business development incubator;
• Previous supervisory experience or management of teams;
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel;
• Familiarity with database management software (i.e MRI, Salesforce, Constant Contact);
• Sense of humor;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers, tenants and vendors;
• Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality ;
• Exceptional time management and strong organizational skills;
• Access to the Internet/email when not in the office;
• Active listener and understands the importance of accountability;
• Able to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships with staff, board, and outside consultants and professional service providers;
• Possess strong conflict resolution skills;
• Capacity to effectively prioritize, multi-task and follow through. 

Working ConditionsOpen office environment, but much time to be spent walking the property, in particular, may spend a large part of their work day visiting the building engineer, showing spaces, checking on the maintenance staff, or investigating problems reported by tenants. May need to be available to handle emergencies, even when off duty

Benefits of the PositionThis is a full-time position. Annual starting salary range $55,000 to $75,000; commensurate with experience. One week paid vacation to start, eleven paid holidays, five personal days, group health insurance, simple IRA with company matching, short and long term disability and life insurance
Training and career development opportunities available as annual budgets permit 

How to Apply
Please email letter of interest, current resume, and three professional references to:

Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
Commercial Property Manager Search Committee
320 North Damen Avenue, 1st fl.
Chicago, IL 60612
jobs@industrialcouncil.com
The subject line must include the recruiting code CPM

No phone calls will be taken regarding this job announcement. For further information about the organization, please visit ICNC’s website at: www.industrialcouncil.com.
ICNC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.

Program Officer - Enterprise Community Partners - Various locations

Program Officer 
Enterprise Community Partners
Location Any Enterprise Location

Job Summary
Working in the Solutions Department, the Program Officer will coordinate the delivery of technical assistance and grants to our affordable housing development partners through the Building Sustainable Organizations Initiative. Building Sustainable Organization’s goal is to ensure that affordable housing developers and owners are financially strong organizations with a strategic vision to provide quality housing and services as a platform to opportunity for their residents. This role requires learning and coordinating with experts involved across the affordable housing and community development delivery systems.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic, effective team player eager to find innovative ways to develop and preserve affordable housing and revitalize our neighborhoods. The position requires working with a wide variety of public and private organizations and the ability to perform a wide array of tasks in a fast paced environment with light supervision.

Job Responsibilities (position 16:PAR-024)
• Participate on assigned technical assistance/consulting projects. Duties include: developing a scope of work and budget, maintaining client relationships, highlighting risks and opportunities, creating final report or tool and presenting to organizational management or board. Past projects have included: real estate portfolio analysis, business plan including 3 to 5 year cash flow projections and emergency plan for an organization nearing bankruptcy.
• Conducts site visits to current grantees and provides technical assistance as needed.
• Performs organizational and real estate financial analyses based on audits, pro formas and internal financial statements.
• Presents Enterprise research at workshops.
• Assists in the staffing of the Enterprise Community Leadership Council, a group of Enterprise’s strongest nonprofit development partners.

Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree and at least four (4) years of experience in relevant community development, public policy, government, banking and finance, nonprofit, or real estate development experience; graduate degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of community development, affordable housing, nonprofit business, asset management and housing based human services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to present and explain technical information in a way that assists others in gaining an understanding of the situation at hand.
• Successful experience working in a team setting with colleagues located across multiple offices desired.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time.
• Evidence of commitment to social and environmental justice.

We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets.

Enterprise Business Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Details about Enterprise Business Partners, and a link to the application page may be found, here.