Development Associate

We’re looking for dedicated team members to join Orange County’s largest nonprofit developer of high-quality affordable housing and services. Join us in our mission to transform lives and strengthen communities for thousands of families, seniors, veterans, transitional age youth, and individuals coming from homelessness in California. The Development Associate's working location is flexible upon hire. Southern and Northern California applicants are encouraged to apply, and will report to the one of our corporate offices depending on the candidate's home residence. Irvine Corporate Office: 17701 Cowan, Suite 200 and Suite 220, Irvine, CA 92614Sacramento Corporate Office: 1375 Exposition Blvd, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95815 Primary Objective of Position: Assist in the coordination of the acquisition, financing, pre-development, construction, and occupancy of new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation affordable housing projects. Major Areas of Accountability: Assist Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director, and Vice President in the tasks necessary to acquire, finance, determine project feasibility, design, entitle, construct, and occupy new construction and acquisition rehabilitation affordable housing projectsAssist in the completion of applications for financing for affordable projects including HOME, AHSC, MHSA, NPLH, PBV, VASH, VHHP, CDBG, MHP, AHP, TCAC and CDLAC applicationsAssist in coordinating, tracking, and distribution of due diligence items for project entitlement, financing, and real estate acquisitionAssist with the coordination of planning and permit approvalsMaintain closing documents for all propertiesMaintain project files, schedules, and directoriesReview & track development budgets, draws and budget authority monthlyTrack acquisition, entitlement, funding application, closing and project completion deadlinesAssist in developing, evaluating, and selecting requests for proposals for third party consultantsAssist with contract administration including processing invoicesTrack board and departmental deadlinesAttend Project Management MeetingsAttend Construction Management MeetingsCoordinate and document office meetingsAssist with preparation of requests for qualifications and proposals as neededAssist with community outreach and presentations as neededAttend community meetings, as necessaryOther duties as assigned. Level of Education, Experience and Skill Set: Well organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical skillBachelor’s Degree preferredTwo or more years of experience in related fieldKnowledge of some aspects of affordable housing development processFundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, AccessSkilled at prioritizing and performing multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong organizational ability and time management skillsStrong written and oral communication abilityJob includes some evening and weekend hours. Physical Demands: The Development Associate is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, twist, lean, move from one location to another and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision. Ability to operate a computer keyboard, and lift files and reports. Exposure to glare from a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and travel via automobile and/or plane 25%. Work Environment: The work environment will usually be in a professional office setting, with possible shared workspace. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When traveling the environment will change dependent upon the site visiting.