Housing Development Assistant

Description

• Coordinate/assist with logistics for special events such as ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, and grand openings
• Provide office administration for Housing Development Department including ordering supplies, oversight of office maintenance, and interface with organization’s Office Administrator and IT staff
• Maintain the Housing Development Department calendar
• Coordinate ongoing reporting to funders and the Board of Directors
• As needed, provide administrative support to the Deputy Director of Operations
• Prepare packets, attend, and/or take minutes for Housing Committee or department meetings
• Research and compile information for reporting, marketing and funding requests, including creating and updating project information sheets
• Support other departments, including Asset Management, Property Management, and Fiscal Departments as requested by Director of Housing Development. Assist with affordable housing development processes, such as reports, real estate transactions, funding applications and closings, draw requests, and construction documentation
• Assist with proposals for development opportunities
• Create and maintain centralized files for project records, public relations materials, and correspondence
• Manage office logistics for a small (20-person) office and provide administrative support to the Director of Housing Development; Support other department staff including the Housing Preservation Manager, project managers, assistant project managers and a construction manager as time permits
• Assist with proposals for City-owned development sites
• Follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Knowledge of the affordable housing field and non-profit sector
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Browsers
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to work under time pressures and meet multiple (sometimes changing) deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training plus two years administrative assistant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Word process, photocopy/scan, email

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance