Development Project Coordinator – Hybrid Option

Ahma Psw; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development budget

Vacation and sick time

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Venice Community Housing is a nonprofit housing organization in the Los Angeles area seeking a Project Management Associate to support a range of development activities from financing through lease-up.

You will work under senior leadership and coordinate with project managers, asset and property teams, and services staff to drive projects forward, including community outreach and financial modeling. A hybrid schedule may be offered.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience (or equivalent education) in accounting, legal, insurance, real estate, business, finance, construction, urban planning, or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-building spirit
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving
• Resilient, versatile and flexible
• Commitment to the mission of providing affordable homes and supportive services to people with very low incomes and/or experiencing homelessness
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, with excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse community groups (including VCH tenants) and respond to community input and concerns
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Must pass criminal and driving background checks, have valid California driver’s license, auto insurance and have access to reliable transportation to travel to off-site properties, meetings, training, and events.
• Notary public, or willing to seek a California notary license

Responsibilities

• Coding, tracking, and processing invoices through a monthly draw process
• File and record construction documents, including preliminary lien waivers, requests for information and submittals
• File and record broker offer memorandums and support early site analysis
• Provide support to Project Managers for all phases of a project’s development, including: selecting and building the consultant team, initial feasibility analysis, design development, community outreach/engagement strategy, research and securing entitlements, financing, predevelopment and construction draws, construction oversight, service plan definition and development, lease-up, preparation and maintenance of project financial proforma models
• Assist with and coordinate many aspects of project financing, including: identification of funding sources, preparation of funding applications, Loan closing administration
• Collaborate with asset management, property management, and resident services during phases to ensure smooth transitions to operations
• Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of the Housing Development team and recommend improvements
• Complete administrative tasks as needed to complete essential duties and responsibilities
• Perform well under stress and interact well with others
• Some evening and weekend hours will be required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Venice Community Housing is a nonprofit housing organization in the Los Angeles area seeking a Project Management Associate to support a range of development activities from financing through lease-up.

You will work under senior leadership and coordinate with project managers, asset and property teams, and services staff to drive projects forward, including community outreach and financial modeling. A hybrid schedule may be offered.