Development Associate

81 Willoughby St 2nd Fl
81 Willoughby Street
2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Pay range: $26 USD to $31 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Compensation Range: $26/hr - $31/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Housing Works is seeking a professional full‑time Housing Development Associate to be an integral part of meeting its mission by developing supportive and affordable housing in New York City. The position is responsible for supporting all stages of affordable housing development for multiple projects and ensuring that objectives of each project are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Work duties involve planning, organizing, and managing the development activities related to the acquisition, new construction, and rehabilitation of Housing Works' real‑estate development projects.

Work may encompass many projects in varying stages of development and may include large, technically complex housing and mixed‑use projects.

• Assists in the coordination of all stages of housing development including site research and acquisition, feasibility analysis, pre‑development, design, project financing, construction, and contract management.
• Provides grant writing support, research, and coordination of vendors involved in the funding proposal process.
• Develops and manages relationships with federal, state and local funders, government agencies, community and neighborhood groups, development partners and industry professionals.
• Monitors progress of development team members including architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel and financial consultants.
• Attends construction meetings and conducts site visits as necessary.
• Prepares progress reports and project payment applications to government and commercial lenders in coordination with the finance department.
• Research new project opportunities in keeping with Housing Works’ mission.
• Maintains core office functions of the department including scheduling and information management.
• Provides assistance with sourcing, ordering and receiving of goods for projects. This can include but is not limited to samples, furniture, supplies, materials, equipment, etc.
• Collaborates with the Housing Operations Department on the development of operating budgets and facilitates the transition to occupancy in new properties.
• Participates in weekly supervision with your supervisor. Come to meetings prepared.
• Completes all required reports and paperwork on or before the prescribed deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service with residents/clients; staff; vendors; and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Enthusiastically participates in advocacy and direct actions to end the twin crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

• Degree in planning, public policy, business, real estate, finance, design or a related field.
• Direct experience with affordable housing development and finance, including LIHTC.

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Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.

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