Affordable Housing Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

We are currently looking for an Affordable Housing Project Developer I or II (dependent on experience level) to lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing. 

The successful Project Developer will be connected with the affordable housing community in the region, and will serve as a resource for other team members.

This is a hybrid role. 

Pay: $85,000-130,000 annually, dependent on experience. 

Benefits

• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (option for free basic dental) and vision  
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays. 
• 403b + match 
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)   
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours) 
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday 
• Paid time off to volunteer 
• Paid parental & caregiver leave  
• Employer paid life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan  
• Pet Insurance options

Job Description

Duties

Project Developer I

• Review sites or projects for potential development of new construction, complexes for potential acquisition, or potential re-syndication opportunities.
• Lead others in the application process and fully navigate through Mercy's approval process. Engages and solves issues directly with internal/external parties.
• Prepare feasibility or project analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identification of needs, project risks, property rehabilitation needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
• Execute job tasks (duties) with final review by Project Developer II or higher.
• Provide on-going coordination between architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Project Developer II 

• Review sites for potential development of new construction or complexes for potential acquisition.
• Prepare feasibility analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identifying needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed. 
• Perform tasks necessary to obtain all approval i.e., submission of land use, and permit application, attendance at hearings, neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach to obtaining neighborhood acceptance, where required.
• Provide ongoing coordination and effectively communicate with architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team.
• Anticipate project needs and make suggestions under minimal supervision.
• Work with other organizations within the housing development, civic and religious communities to create opportunities and support for low-income housing development.
• Complete a variety of discretionary and administrative approvals.
• Lead role in negotiating consultant contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Project Developer I: Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.
• Project Developer II: Five (5) years of experience in low-income housing development work. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Certification in Real Estate Development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.
• Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

This is a brief description summarizing the abilities and skills needed for the position. Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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