Project Associate (Oakland or Foster City

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Oakland or Foster City Project Associate

The Project Associate supports the Development Department in creating affordable housing communities through tasks related to entitlement, financing, design, construction, leasing, and maintenance. Reporting to a Director of Housing Development, the role involves complex administrative, analytical, and project management duties requiring sound judgment and initiative.

• Coordinates meetings and communications with internal teams, consultants, contractors, agencies, and financial partners during feasibility and due diligence phases
• Prepares presentation materials (e.g., slide decks, graphs, printed documents) for internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with tasks associated with all development phases, including contract preparation, draw reviews, loan closing due diligence, document reviews, and title coordination
• Supports project transitions to Asset Management by summarizing key issues and organizing critical documents
• Responds to development RFPs and manages consultant proposals, bids, and contract execution
• Organizes and maintains electronic project files and correspondence on the server
• Prepares planning and community outreach materials; supports logistics for meetings
• Completes research tasks and maintains department databases and reports as assigned

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in interpreting contracts, regulations, and zoning/building codes
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Accurate and efficient in data analysis and report writing
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to evolving departmental needs
• Capable of multitasking under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Dedicated to the mission and values of Mid Pen Services and Mid Pen Housing
• Passionate about affordable housing and committed to finding sustainable housing solutions

• High School diploma (GED) with a minimum four years of experience in an office setting or an Associate's degree with a minimum two years of experience in an office setting or a Bachelor’s degree.

$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly. Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications.

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

Mid Pen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, Mid Pen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.