Development Associate, Affordable Housing Projects

Jamboree; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamboree, a leading nonprofit developer of high-quality affordable housing, seeks a Development Associate to support acquisition, financing, pre-development, construction, and occupancy for new and rehab projects across California.

The role collaborates with Project Managers and senior leadership, coordinating due diligence, permitting, entitlements, and budget tracking. Flexible location within California; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; two or more years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Access).
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director, and Vice President in tasks to acquire, finance, determine feasibility, entitle, construct, and occupy affordable housing projects.
• Assist in financing applications for affordable projects (HOME, AHSC, MHSA, NPLH, PBV, VASH, VHHP, CDBG, MHP, AHP, TCAC, CDLAC).
• Coordinate, track, and distribute due diligence items for entitlement, financing, and real estate acquisition.
• Coordinate planning and permit approvals; maintain closing documents for all properties.
• Maintain project files, schedules, and directories; track budgets, draws, and budget authority monthly.
• Track deadlines across acquisition, entitlement, funding, and project completion; assist with consultant selection and contract administration.
• Attend management and construction meetings; document office meetings; assist with qualifications/ RFQs as needed; participate in community outreach and meetings.

Skills

Well organized

Detail oriented

Strong written and oral communication

Time management

Prioritizing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Access

Job description

Jamboree, a leading nonprofit developer of high-quality affordable housing, seeks a Development Associate to support acquisition, financing, pre-development, construction, and occupancy for new and rehab projects across California.

The role collaborates with Project Managers and senior leadership, coordinating due diligence, permitting, entitlements, and budget tracking. Flexible location within California; occasional travel may be required.