Development Associate, Affordable Housing & Financing

Taft Family Ventures; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Mileage reimbursement and business旅行

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Taft-Mills Group, a nationally recognized affordable housing developer, seeks a Development Associate to support opportunities across North and South Carolina. You will help manage schedules, financing, and regulatory processes from due diligence to construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, with hybrid work options in NC and opportunities to impact community development. A background in real estate, finance, or related fields and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, planning, business, engineering, public administration, construction management, law, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and evaluation of prospective development opportunities.
• Maintain project schedules and track key milestones.
• Participate in the preparation of LIHTC applications and other financing applications.
• Coordinate materials required for debt, equity, and public funding sources.
• Support financial closings by organizing due diligence materials and coordinating with lenders, investors, attorneys, and consultants.
• Assist in transitioning projects into construction and asset management.
• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and others to obtain building permits.
• Assist with zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.
• Prepare materials for public meetings, municipal approvals, and funding applications.
• Maintain organized project files and development documentation.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs).

Job description

Taft-Mills Group, a nationally recognized affordable housing developer, seeks a Development Associate to support opportunities across North and South Carolina. You will help manage schedules, financing, and regulatory processes from due diligence to construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, with hybrid work options in NC and opportunities to impact community development. A background in real estate, finance, or related fields and strong organizational skills are essential.