Development Coordinator

About the role

MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals since 1965 through high-quality programs and advocacy in its communities. The Affordable Housing Development Coordinator supports the development and preservation of affordable housing projects.

Responsibilities

• Researches and compiles housing data for Requests For Proposals or acquisitions under direction of Project Manager I/II
• Coordinates project specific tasks as required for new construction and / or rehabilitation of affordable housing developments
• Creates and maintains organizational and RED team resumes, including all MAAC qualifications
• Schedules appointments with sellers, property management and/or consultants, and others, for project walks for due diligence
• Recruits, supervises, trains and evaluates RED team volunteers
• Schedules event planning, media outreach, special events and presentations with MAAC Impact Team
• Schedules resident meetings as necessary to inform, update and assist residents with construction schedule and guidelines
• Maintains calendar for funding application deadlines as identified by the Real Estate Development Team
• Manages signature collection for projects, loan closing, applications, draw requests, and others as necessary
• Aids in the preparation of applications for funding, regulatory approvals, coordinates loan closing and prepares draw requests; and other matters related to affordable housing development
• Aids in the preparation of presentations before public agencies, elected officials, community groups and financial institutions
• Demonstrates cultural competence by interacting respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's degree or higher from a two-year accredited college or university in urban planning, public policy, public administration, real estate development, business administration or related field AND at least one (1) year of progressively real estate development
• High School diploma or GED AND at least three (3) years of progressively responsible real estate experience
• Previous experience in government-funded projects or developments including the use of tax credits; knowledge of basic real estate principles and practices, including tenant rights and responsibilities, and real estate accounting practices or an equivalent amount of education, knowledge and experience
• Familiarity with public and private housing finance programs, tenant and operation subsidies, and sound comprehension of program rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: CTCAC, HOME, CDBG, USDA, and AHP
• Valid California Class C driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under MAAC's vehicle insurance policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, project and databases; experience with YARDI in highly desirable
• Course work, or experience in, technical writing or similar highly desired, but not required

Value-based Behaviors

• Listens attentively to others
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
• Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
• Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person

Health Status

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands while performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

Background Clearance

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Transportation

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.