Impactful Housing Development Associate

Venice Community Housing; 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

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Venice Community Housing (VCH) is seeking a Project Management Associate to support a full range of real estate development activities from financing to lease-up for affordable and supportive housing in Los Angeles. The role reports to the Senior Director of Housing Development and collaborates with Senior Project Manager and Project Manager.

Responsibilities include invoicing, records management, consultant team coordination, feasibility analysis, design development, community outreach,

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 and respond to community input and concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

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.
• Provide support to Project Managers for all phases of a project’s development, including: selecting and building the consultant team; feasibility analysis; design development; community outreach; securing entitlements; financing; predevelopment and construction draws; construction oversight; service plan development; lease-up coordination; proforma budgeting.
• Assist with and coordinate project financing, including: identifying funding sources; preparation of funding applications.
• Loan closing administration, including coordinating the delivery of due diligence, legal, and financial documents.
• Collaborate with asset management, property management, and resident services during predevelopment, construction, and lease-up to ensure smooth transitions to operations.
• Evaluate reports and recommend new approaches to improve operations and efficiency.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed and perform well under stress.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Venice Community Housing (VCH) is seeking a Project Management Associate to support a full range of real estate development activities from financing to lease-up for affordable and supportive housing in Los Angeles. The role reports to the Senior Director of Housing Development and collaborates with Senior Project Manager and Project Manager.

Responsibilities include invoicing, records management, consultant team coordination, feasibility analysis, design development, community outreach,