Impactful Affordable Housing Development Associate

Inn At Village Square; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avesta Housing seeks a mission-driven Associate Development Officer to support the development and rehabilitation of multifamily housing across Maine and New Hampshire. You’ll collaborate with staff, financial partners, consultants, and internal teams to advance projects from concept through construction and lease-up, aiding financing, budgets, and milestones.

The role emphasizes strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills, with travel across Maine/NH and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and tasks concurrently.
• Commitment to collaborative project management and learning on the job.
• At least 1 year of financial underwriting, project management, real estate development, or other relevant experience.
• Knowledge of multifamily housing and the development process, with advanced knowledge of and direct experience with one or more components preferred (e.g., design, finance, construction, asset/property management).

Responsibilities

• Support development and rehabilitation of multifamily housing across Maine and New Hampshire from concept through construction and lease-up.
• Prepare financial analyses and budgets for projects.
• Coordinate with development stakeholders, consultants, and partners.
• Help guide projects through key milestones.
• Travel within Maine and New Hampshire as needed.

Skills

Project management

Financial underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Avesta Housing seeks a mission-driven Associate Development Officer to support the development and rehabilitation of multifamily housing across Maine and New Hampshire. You’ll collaborate with staff, financial partners, consultants, and internal teams to advance projects from concept through construction and lease-up, aiding financing, budgets, and milestones.

The role emphasizes strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills, with travel across Maine/NH and a hybrid work arrangement.