Real Estate Associate
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC)

New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County.  We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Housing Specialist. The Housing Specialist will work collaboratively with the Director of Real Estate Development on pre-development tasks, funding and financing for projects, property management and property asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Searching for grant opportunities for housing and neighborhood planning activities
• Assisting Director of Real Estate Development in securing permanent and construction financing, including applications for conventional financing or municipal, state, and federal housing programs.
• Working with property management consultants to ensure that projects are well maintained and operating efficiently
• Undertaking, overseeing and completing all required
  predevelopment paperwork
• Overseeing rental vouchers and associated compliance requirements
• Developing project related marketing plans and managing the rent-up/sales process
• Meeting with stakeholders concerning projects
  projects assigned.
  

Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field with experience in affordable housing development, preferably involving subsidized housing projects; experience managing projects from acquisition through completion, including community approvals and public/private financial structuring; knowledge of the real estate market, property management and asset management for operating projects; knowledge of rental voucher programs and compliance requirements; ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external executives and organizations; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, project planning software a plus; and ability to work independently.  Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.

If interested in applying for this position:
Send your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and experience to: rmoore@njcdc.org or mail to:  Randi Moore, NJCDC, PO Box 6976, Paterson, NJ 07509.