Real Estate Development Director

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options

Generous Paid Time Off

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Annual CSA program with local farm food deliveries

Professional growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is seeking a motivated Real Estate Development Director to oversee and grow its housing development projects in Waterville, Maine. This individual will manage program development, planning, asset management, and securing funding for various housing projects.

The ideal candidate will have eight years of relevant experience, strong skills in budgeting and financial planning, and be proficient in Microsoft applications. This position also offers a range of benefits, including a generous paid time off program and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related experience in real estate or housing development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle insured to State of Maine requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow KVCAP’s housing development projects.
• Conduct community engagement activities on behalf of KVCAP.
• Secure funding for housing development projects.

Skills

Organization Skills

Group Management Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Budgeting Skills

Statistical Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Description

KVCAP is looking for a motivated individual for the Real Estate Development Director position. This person is responsible for overseeing and growing KVCAP’s housing development projects. This position is responsible for program development, planning, budget development, asset management and securing funding for all housing development projects. Oversees Cony Village, all rental properties and all future development projects, to include affordable housing rental units and rehabilitation/sale of distressed homes, keeping them affordable. This position explores/researches other potential affordable housing models and partnerships in order to increase housing affordability in local communities. This position is also responsible for overseeing a variety of special agency projects as well as conducting community engagement activities on behalf of KVCAP.

Requirements

• Eight years related experience in the real estate, housing development and/or lending.
• MBA preferred, Bachelor’s degree required, and experience as indicated above.
• Strong organization, group management and critical thinking skills.
• Strong skills in budgeting, financial planning computation and statistical analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Health and Human Services, Fraud, and Sex offender registry background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle insured to State of Maine requirements.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year
• Professional growth and development opportunities