Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation (NNHC) is a non-profit organization based in Logan, Utah.
Formed in 1996, the mission of NNHC is to create affordable housing opportunities, to strengthen and enhance
communities, and to provide households with the skills to become self-sufficient. To meet this purpose, NNHC has
created programs for the development, improvement, and preservation of housing opportunities for Utah residents.
This includes LIHTC, HUD, and RD rental housing; owner-builder homes (Mutual Self Help Housing); down payment
assistance for first-time homebuyers; homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities; owner-occupied home
rehabilitation; and HUD-approved housing counseling. NNHC has a staff of 13 and has created over 1,000 units of
affordable housing.
TITLE: The Development Director is a senior management position which is responsible for all acquisition and
development of real estate, and also participates in the overall management of the organization.
DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct search for appropriate land for single and multifamily housing development.
• Assess and document housing and community development needs in communities through research and contact with
community leaders and residents in need of affordable housing.
• Determine project feasibility, including market research, finance proformas, operating budget, environmental review,
due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Manage all aspects of site selection, land use approvals, negotiations with landowners, community outreach, and
entitlement process with local jurisdictions.
• For single family program, coordinate land development with Self Help housing delivery staff, including lot sales.
• For multi-family project development, manage all aspects of entitlements, financing, and construction or rehabilitation
of units. Maintain close communication with property management staff.
• Oversee development financing applications to public and private lenders/funders.
• Prepare reports to funding agencies and lenders.
• Manage selection process of project team, including engineers, architects, environmental consultants, utilities, etc.
• Effectively and constructively manage and coordinate the services of professional consultants such as planners,
architects, engineers, building contractors, and others.
• Manage all contractors, including monitoring of development work to ensure work is completed on schedule and in
compliance with contract requirements and local agencies.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of NNHC in the absence of the Executive Director.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Real Estate Development
Position Opening
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate, plan and develop comprehensive programs for implementing NNHC goals.
• Seek appropriate financial resources to maintain, expand and improve program efforts.
• On-going in-depth review and analysis of program operations, community needs, and program resources.
• Assure compliance with NNHC policies and with quality and cost standards at all program levels.
• Coordinate and maintain information systems and controls necessary to insure successful operations. Work with staff
to prepare required internal and external activity and progress reports.
• Maintain effective communication with NNHC partners, funders, and regulators in a way that furthers positive
working relationships.
• Prepare program and project budgets; review fiscal data; effectively manage within budget.
• Be responsible and accountable to the Executive Director on fiscal matters.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure proper utilization of resources.
• Represent NNHC to communities, agencies, the media, and participants.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in a field related to this position such as Community Development, Urban Planning, Public
Administration, Finance, Management, Business, etc., and five years in the field as a project/program manager or
other position with direct responsibility for coordinating housing projects. Directly-related housing development
and/or management experience may be substituted for some of the educational requirement. Preference may be
given to those possessing advance degrees.
• Five years of progressively more responsible administrative or management experience.
• Demonstrated technical, management, and administrative experience and expertise appropriate to the specific
program areas.
• Experience with governmental grant programs and an understanding of non-profit corporations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, colleagues, public
elected officials and employees, staff from other community organizations, the business community, and the general
public.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, local and private sources of financing for low-income housing and
infrastructure development.
• Familiarity with residential lending and construction practices.
• Abilities and attributes:
o Initiative and good judgment.
o Competence in promoting, expediting and accelerating programs within the policy guidelines of
the Executive Director and Board.
o A friendly and outgoing personality, with the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
o The ability to communicate well with groups and individuals both in writing and orally.
o A high degree of self-motivation, dedication, creativity, perseverance, and integrity.
o Leadership skills and the ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
o Strong time management skills, flexibility, ability to establish appropriate priorities and manage
multiple and varied projects under pressure.
o Empathy for the housing and community needs and desires of NNHC’s clients.
o Proven ability to understand and critically analyze complex documents, regulations, agreements,
and contracts.
o A commitment to preserving and promoting the purpose and philosophy of NNHC
Apply;
Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to
nnhcemployment@gmail.com
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