Development Associate: Real Estate & Community Renewal

ReBUILD Metro; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

PTO

401(k) Match

Job summary

ReBUILD Metro is a nonprofit real estate developer focused on community revitalization in Baltimore. The Development Associate role offers hands-on exposure to the full real estate development lifecycle, including acquisition, financing, construction, and disposition.

Working with Development Managers, you will support project coordination, research, documentation, and reporting, with in-office duties at our Baltimore offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Finance, Public Administration, Law, or related field.
• Internship or coursework related to real estate, construction, finance, or community development preferred but not required.
• Exposure to affordable housing, community development, or construction preferred.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Suite of Applications, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher software. Experience with project management or database tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining organized project files and documentation
• Track project milestones, budgets, contracts, and key deadlines using project management tools
• Assist with property acquisition due diligence (e.g., research, document collection, tracking)
• Support preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contractor/vendor bid processes
• Help track permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements
• Attend project and construction meetings and document key updates
• Facilitate documentation and payment of construction draws
• Help prepare basic financial summaries and cost reports
• Conduct research on properties, neighborhoods, zoning, and market conditions, and support analysis for new development opportunities
• Assist in assembling materials for loan applications, grants, and investor reporting
• Help organize and track closing checklists and required documentation
• Assist in preparing reports for internal teams, funders, and other stakeholders
• Support creation of presentations for community meetings and partners
• Provide administrative and project support to Development staff
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Project coordination

Research

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Finance, Public Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

ReBUILD Metro is a nonprofit real estate developer focused on community revitalization in Baltimore. The Development Associate role offers hands-on exposure to the full real estate development lifecycle, including acquisition, financing, construction, and disposition.

Working with Development Managers, you will support project coordination, research, documentation, and reporting, with in-office duties at our Baltimore offices.