Housing Development Analyst

Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc.
Berea, Kentucky

FAHE is seeking a Housing Development Analyst for immediate full-time employment in its Berea, Kentucky office to serve on the FAHE Capital Team responsible for implementing and managing FAHE’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity Funds. Who we are: http://fahe.org/aboutus.php

Requirements: 5 years progressively responsible experience in housing, finance, real estate development, planning, or a closely related field: ability to work independently and collaboratively; proven track record of guiding projects from initiation through funding to stabilized operations; experience working with federal housing programs, laws and regulations, grant programs, compliance monitoring and/or project management in a business or finance environment, knowledge and proficiency working with MS Office applications. Travel in Central Appalachia will be required.
Please send resume and cover letter to Human Resources; PO Box 908, Berea, KY 40403; or hr@fahe.org.

CAHEC Project Development Officer

The Project Development Officer is a member of a team responsible for seeking, analyzing and admitting low-income housing tax credit and other tax credit projects to equity funds managed by CAHEC with the quality and quantity of investments that meet the underwriting and investment criteria of CAHEC and its investors. This position will analyze, evaluate, structure and formulate recommendations regarding investment in complex real estate investment transactions.

Bachelors degree in a related field such as real estate, finance, business, city planning, or economics required. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 1 year experience in real estate, finance or investment modeling or advanced relevant education and training. Direct experience and knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits preferred.

The position requires excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Applicants should send resumes, cover letters, and application (application form and complete position description available at www.cahec.com ) to:

Erin Griffin
VP, Finance & Administration
egriffin@cahec.com
Fax (919) 532-1811

Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation
7700 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27615

BRIDGE Housing Corporation--Residency

BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing developer in San Francisco, CA, is beginning the selection process of our next Terner Resident. The Resident would spend 2 years with the organization working on housing policy research and development.
Contact:
Rebecca Selleck
Terner Residency Program Coordinator
BRIDGE Housing Corporation
Direct 415-321-3513
Main 415-989-1111 x7802
Fax 415-495-4898

BRIDGE Residency

BRIDGE is recruiting for its Terner Residency; it's a 2-year in-house internship for entry-level folks looking to learn affordable housing development. Information and application materials can be found at
http://www.bridgehousing.com/Terner_Residency.

King County, Washington Housing Planner

Job Title: Affordable Housing Planner (Project/Program Manager III)
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 06/09/08 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $66,154.40 - $83,854.37 annually
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington
Department: Department of Community & Human Services

This position is responsible for lead affordable and workforce housing planning functions within the King County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Program and reports directly to the HCD Program Manager. This position will engage in interdepartmental and interjurisdictional affordable/workforce housing planning work, including the following primary job duties.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: A resume AND a writing sample, preferably on the topic of affordable housing, must be submitted. Please attach both a resume AND a writing sample in the resume section of the online application.

More information at:
http://metrokc.gov/ohrm/

BRIDGE Fellowship

The I. Donald Terner Residency Program honors Don’s spirit and inspires a new generation of social leaders. The Terner Resident will serve in a two-year fellowship in the San Francisco office of BRIDGE Housing. This is an excellent opportunity for
experience and training with California’s largest nonprofit developer of affordable homes for working families and seniors.
Who you are:
An innovative thinker with experience in policy or the political arena; a strong interest in housing, community development and urban revitalization; and the motivation to move BRIDGE forward in the field of housing policy.
BRIDGE creates high-quality affordable homes for working families and seniors. With over 13,000 homes and counting, BRIDGE has become the leading nonprofit developer of affordable homes in California. We build a range of housing types that not only fit comfortably into their surroundings but also act as the catalyst for revitalizing and
strengthening neighborhoods.
Above all, BRIDGE builds communities.
CONTACT
For more program and application information, please visit our website at
www.bridgehousing.com/Terner_Residency or contact Rebecca Selleck at 415-321-3514
or rselleck@bridgehousing.com.
Applications must be received no later than August 1, 2008.

Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.

Housing Developer

Work tasks for the Housing Developer will relate to both the acquisition and financing of new projects and the coordination of projects in the pipeline to see that construction proceeds in a cost effective manner causing, in the case of occupied projects, minimum disruption to existing tenants.

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to:

Mosi Harrington

Housing Initiative Partnership

6525 Belcrest Rd., Suite 555

Hyattsville, MD 20782

or mharrington@hiphomes.org

To learn more about the Housing Initiative Partnership, please visit our website at www.hiphomes.org.

MacArthur Foundation Program Officer

JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION

TITLE: Program Officer, Program on Human and Community Development

POSITION: The Foundation is seeking to fill a position in the Program on Human and Community Development for a Program Officer with training and experience in housing policy, research, and the development of communications strategies necessary to enhance the policy impact of funded activities.

The Foundation seeks a strategic thinker with a strong public policy and social science background to work in two principal areas: 1) a new affordable housing policy research initiative; and, 2) an expansion to the state and local level of an ongoing national rental preservation program known as Window of Opportunity: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing. The goal of the housing research is to improve understanding of how affordable housing contributes to individual and family advancement, and community development, while the immediate goal of Window is to help long-term housing owners purchase and maintain 300,000 existing, affordable rental homes that might otherwise deteriorate or become too expensive for low- and moderate-income households. Its larger national ambition is to stimulate public policies that enable a new generation of owners to preserve at least one million affordable rental homes in the decade ahead.

The position requires a graduate degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: affordable housing and community development, real estate finance, economics, policy analysis, research and program evaluation, organized philanthropy, and/or strategic communications. Working knowledge of government housing policies and programs, regulations and tax policies affecting affordable housing is preferred.

APPLICATION: Phone inquiries are not accepted. You may mail, fax or email your application to:

Search Director
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
140 South Dearborn Street - Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60603-5285
Fax: (312) 920-6230
Email: jobs@macfound.org

Center for Housing Policy Research Associate

The Center for Housing Policy (Center) is seeking a research associate to work on innovative research and policy development focused on (a) strengthening state and local housing policies and (b) documenting the impact that affordable housing plays on such key societal outcomes as good health, improved education, and economic development.

The Center is seeking a full-time research/policy associate to play a strong substantive role in carrying out the Center’s goals. This position will report directly to the Center’s Executive Director.

Starting salary in the low 40s, depending upon experience.

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· Two (2) Writing Samples

With regard to the writing samples, please submit one short sample (1-5 pages) and one longer sample (no more than 25 pages). Each sample should include a cover sheet explaining your role in preparing the document and any other information you feel is pertinent to our understanding the sample.

Send materials to:

Lynn M. Ross, AICP
Director of State and Local Initiatives
Center for Housing Policy
1801 K Street, NW, Suite M-100
Washington, DC 20006

lross@nhc.org

Application deadline is Monday, May 12, 2008. No phone calls please.

Bart Harvey Fellowship

Introducing the Bart Harvey Fellowship

To be considered, applicants must have at least a master's
degree, an excellent academic record, and a demonstrated
commitment to public service.

A newly created, two-year fellowship that could be a great
opportunity for a student graduating from one of masters
programs. It is hosted by Enterprise Community Partners, one
of the nation?s leading community development organizations,
which has invested over $9 billion in the construction or
preservation of over 240,000 affordable homes.

The Harvey Fellow will carry out assignments for the CEO,
Doris Koo, chairs and senior management staff, thereby having
frequent contact with Enterprise?s top leadership.
Assignments could include the analysis of program data and
market trends to determine the impact of existing Enterprise
programs, such as equity and debt investments, supportive
housing or senior housing. The Fellow may also assist with
researching and launching innovative new products, programs
and policy initiatives.

The Fellow will be based Enterprise?s Columbia, Maryland
headquarters starting Sept. 1, 2008 and receive a salary of
$50,000 plus health benefits. Applications are due on May 30.
To be considered, applicants must have at least a master's
degree, an excellent academic record, and a demonstrated
commitment to public service.

You may view the fellowship description, application kit,
contact information and other details at the following web
address:

http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/programs/fellowships/harvey_fellowship/


Ginger McCallum, SPHR
Director, Human Resources
Enterprise Community Partners
10227 Wincopin Cr, Ste 500
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-772-2443
Fax: 410-772-2702
gmccallum@enterprisecommunity.org

Executive Director of Durham Affordable Housing Coalition

DAHC is an established affordable housing nonprofit with a $500,000+ budget, 9 staff, and 15-member Board. Advocacy and services include homeownership counseling, coordination of 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, technical assistance to nonprofit housing groups, and development of affordable housing policies and resources.

_Qualifications_: 3-5 years experience managing an organization with staff of 5 or more, preferably as Executive Director of a nonprofit. Successful grant writer, and proven ability to work with a Board and political leaders. College degree required; graduate degree in Public or Business Administration, City Planning or similar field preferred. Knowledge of Durham community and affordable housing desired. EOE.

_Salary_: Based on experience, with benefits/. /


*By April 16,* send resume with 3 job references to info@dahc.org or 331 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701.

Satellite Housing Project Manager

Organization Overview: Satellite Housing is a growing non-profit organization that provides affordable housing and services to low-income seniors, families and adults with special needs. Since 1966, Satellite has been a leader in the development of affordable housing for low-income populations, providing a unique service-enriched environment and maintaining a long-term commitment to our residents through responsible ownership and quality property management. Satellite currently serves over 1,500 residents throughout the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Newark, Fremont and Pittsburg.
Reports to: Director of Housing Development
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Position Summary: Plans and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or
objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by
performing specific duties personally or through project team members.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT--CCC

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CAPITAL

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(Position for 2008-2009 academic year. Available beginning Summer 2008)

The Center for Community Capital at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill seeks a graduate student research assistant to join our research team on projects related to mortgage financing, housing, community development, and wealth accumulation in underserved neighborhoods. The Center needs help with the following tasks:

1 Data Management: Importing, cleaning, and merging data; creating variables and datasets.

2 Data Analysis: Performing descriptive and inferential statistical analysis; creating tables, maps, and other output.

3 Research Summaries: Searching and reviewing literature. Producing data dictionaries, memos, and reports. Interpreting statistical findings through written summaries and oral presentations.

The Center’s research assistants have opportunities to frame research questions and present and publish findings. Completed analyses are regularly presented to the Ford Foundation, Fannie Mae, Self-Help, and the North Carolina Banking Commission.

Successful applicants will be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in economics, public policy, statistics, biostatistics, sociology, planning, psychology, or other science. The position requires statistical programming and the ability to write clearly. Incoming students and those completing methodological coursework are encouraged to apply. The position provides a competitive stipend with tuition and health insurance benefits and requires part-time work during the semester with the possibility of full-time work in the summer.

The Center for Community Capital engages in multi-disciplinary research to inform economic development policy. The Center's work focuses on the revitalization of America's distressed communities through wealth building strategies that are sustainable from a business perspective. More information about the center is available here: www.ccc.unc.edu.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail, and the subject line of the email should be titled “Graduate Student Research Assistant.” Position open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume/vita to the following email address: communitycapital@unc.edu.

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Mary C Woytowich, Administrative Assistant
Center for Community Capital at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's
Center for Urban and Regional Studies
1700 Timber Hill Suite 129
Martin Luther King Blvd CB 3452
Chapel Hill NC 27599-3452
Phone 919-843-2140
Fax: 919-843-2080
http://www.ccc.unc.edu
communitycapital@unc.edu

CAHEC Internship

The Acquisitions and Underwriting Department of Community Affordable Housing
Equity Corporation (CAHEC) is currently seeking candidates for a paid internship.
Applicants should be available to work full-time during the summer and part-time (8-12
hours per week) during the 2008-2009 school year. CAHEC is a non-profit tax-credit syndicator based in Raleigh, NC, with the mission to:
•Raise and invest equity capital in qualified low-income housing tax credit projects
and other tax credit products.
• Provide capital through a series of Community Investments which (i) empower residents, (ii) promote the development of affordable rental and ownership housing, and (iii) foster sustainability within the communities we serve. The summer intern will assist with all aspects of underwriting low-income housing tax credit and historic tax credit investments. Typical duties include financial modeling, market research, due diligence reviews and preparation of letters and reports. The intern will also visit local sites and attend meetings with investors and developers. This is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in affordable housing development and
finance. It is preferable that the intern is enrolled in or has completed PLAN 760: Real Estate
Investment and Affordable Housing.
Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to Brian Oxford at boxford@cahec.com by March 7, 2008.
Please contact the current intern, Barbie Schalmo, at bschalmo@unc.edu with any
additional questions.

Fannie Mae--Senior Business Developer

The Senior Business Developer, Urban Initiatives Community Development will report to the Director and is responsible for covering urban issues and partners. This role entails monitoring housing issues and trends at a high level. Responsibilities include responding to specific requests and opportunities, referring partners to appropriate Fannie Mae resources and business units and identifying and executing strategic activities and investments which advance Urban Revitalization/Workforce housing. Additionally, the Senior Business Developer is responsible for managing relationships with the local housing and community development customers and partners.

More info at:

http://www.selectleaders.com/candidate/viewjobdetails.do?jid=12673

Affordable Housing Project Manager

Title: Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Housing Development
Organization: Affordable Housing Associates, Berkeley, CA

Affordable Housing Associates, one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing and innovative nonprofit affordable housing developers, is looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our real estate development team. AHA is a 15-year old organization that has developed over 600 apartments throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Current projects under construction include the first new mid-rise affordable housing building in downtown Oakland; an affordable rental co-housing project in Sebastopol, CA; and Carmen Avenue Apartments, the “greenest” affordable housing development in Alameda County. Our developments serve families, seniors, people with disabilities, and other special needs groups.

AHA is looking for a talented professional to join our team. AHA Project Managers or Senior Project Managers can expect to manage three or four housing and mixed-use developments at a time, from acquisition through construction and post-occupancy. Project Managers oversee all aspects of the development process - from funding, to receiving planning entitlements, to working with AHA’s Construction and Design Manager on architecture and construction, to working with property management to ensure long-term success of the building. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills and knowledge of real estate finance. An ability to work independently and as well as to participate in and manage a team of other professionals is essential.

The Project Manager position requires at least 2-4 years of affordable housing development experience, and knowledge of local, state, and federal housing finance programs, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Redevelopment financing, and Tax Exempt Bonds. A Master’s Degree in a development-related field, such as Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business/Real Estate, or Public Policy is preferred, and may be substituted for one year of experience.

The Senior Project Manager position requires 5 years of affordable housing development experience. A Masters Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ahainc.org. For a full job description, please visit our website at www.ahainc.org

Project Manager or Senior Project Manager - Affordable Housing Development

Affordable Housing Associates, one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing and innovative nonprofit affordable housing developers, is looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to manage a portfolio of affordable housing and mixed-use developments. AHA is a 15-year old organization that has developed and currently manages over 600 apartments throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our current projects include Madison @ 14^th Apartments, the first new mid-rise affordable housing building in downtown Oakland serving families and emancipated foster youth; Petaluma Avenue Homes, an affordable rental co-housing project in Sebastopol, CA; and Carmen Avenue Apartments, the “greenest” affordable housing development in Alameda County, serving families, emancipated youth, and other special needs households in Livermore, CA.
he Project Manager position requires at least 2-4 years of affordable housing development experience, and knowledge of local, state, and federal housing finance programs, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Redevelopment financing, and Tax Exempt Bonds. A Master’s Degree in a development-related field, such as Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business/Real Estate, or Public Policy is preferred, and can count for one year of experience.The Senior Project Manager position requires 5 years of affordable housing development experience. A Masters Degree in a related field can count for one year of experience.

AHA offers a competitive salary, depending on experience, and a generous employee benefit package including health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and family-friendly maternity/paternity/family leave policies. Senior Project Managers are eligible to participate in the development bonus pool.

For a full job description, please visit our website at www.ahainc.org. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ahainc.org.

Enterprise Community Investement

Potential Internship and Full-Time Opportunities

Enterprise Community Investment (Enterprise) is a national leader in investment capital and development services for affordable housing and community revitalization efforts. Founded in 1984 as a socially motivated for-profit corporation, we work in unison with our parent organization, Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) to provide a “single source” for financing needs and expertise related to affordable housing and community development. We offer professional opportunities that couple, challenge with purpose.

If you are interested in being considered for any of these positions (internships and F/T opportunities), we encourage you to email your resume and cover letter, by January 11, 2008 indicating position(s) of interest, to:

Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.

Duana Jones, Human Resources

American City Building

10227 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD 21044

Fax: (410) 772-2676

Email: djones@enterprisecommunity.com