Community Development Manager specializing

Position: Community Development Manager specializing in 515s
## Description# MHPMHP drives innovative housing solutions through original research, strengthens local capacity for housing and community development across the US, and advocates for equitable policies so that we all have a place to call home. Our mission is to expand housing and community development opportunity for those most impacted by economic and racial disparities by leading collaborative work to promote systems change and grow equitable development capacity.#

Job Purpose Advance community and affordable housing opportunities by providing technical assistance to nonprofits, public entities and Native Nations to acquire, rehabilitate and preserve RD515 rental housing projects (70% of the position). Advance community and affordable housing development for rural communities and Native Nations by leading capacity building work plans, facilitating Housing and Native Institute teams, and coordinating the work of other staff and contractors in partnership with community-based teams (30% of the position).#

Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations/community development organizations, rural municipalities, rural Housing Authorities and Native Nations to acquire, rehabilitate and preserve USDA RD515 multifamily rental projects.
* Collaborate with project developers and stakeholders to assemble financing packages that may include applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), affordable housing loan/grant products available through state housing finance agencies and/or the federal government, as well as private funders that support affordable or workforce housing development.
* Apply federal and state regulatory requirements to project operating and compliance plans and provide compliance guidance to rural and Native community development entities.
* Lead and implement workplans in the areas of community development and affordable housing development, providing capacity building and technical assistance to Native and rural communities, governments, and non-profit organizations throughout the nation.
* Oversee consultant contracts, subrecipient contracts and implementation of work.### Qualifications# Qualifications
* Proven experience and demonstrated success in facilitating the acquisition/rehabilitation of USDA RD515 properties.
* Proven experience and demonstrated success in housing development work using resources such as state and federal affordable housing loan/grant products, conventional financing and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs).
* Extensive experience in creating proformas for affordable housing projects and evaluating overall project feasibility.
* Minimum of five years’ community development experience working in partnership with rural communities, communities of color/diverse communities, including Native Nations and/or persons that are new to the United States.
* Bachelor’s degree in community development or planning, public administration or other related social science field. Career experience focused on Native or rural community development a plus.

National Development Council Housing Development Finance course work a plus.# Work/Travel
* Work from home office with access to high-speed internet (70-85%)
* Engagement Travel (15-20%). Ability to travel for state and national TA assignments which include overnight stays, typically about two to four business days a month with some seasonal variability.# Compensation
* Salary range for a CD Manager: $85,000 - $115,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.## Who We Are We are a team of community developers, researchers, and policy advocates who work to:

Strengthen the ability of organizations to build and preserve housing and community assets throughout the country,Provide data-informed research and education resources to generate public support of vital communities and affordable,Drive efforts to secure the equitable policies and funding needed at the regional, state, and federal levels to advance local housing and community development.## Vision and Mission Vision:

MHP is actively assisting a wide range of communities to develop the skills and strategies to grow their stock of affordable housing and strengthen their communities. MHP is rated as an exceptional place to work.

Mission:

Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) expands housing and community development opportunity for those most impacted by economic and racial disparities by leading collaborative work to promote systems change and grow equitable development capacity.
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