Senior Program Coordinator - Real Estate Development

The Department of Housing Services is recruiting for a Senior Program Coordinator to join our Real Estate Development team! This position partners with various internal and external stakeholders to manage a portfolio of real estate development projects ranging from preservation, rehabilitation, to new construction. 
 
Washington County has a significant pipeline of affordable housing development projects and we are recruiting for a talented Senior Program Coordinator who can facilitate all phases of developing affordable housing projects starting with acquisition and including pre-development, construction, going to conversion to permanent operations. Significant experience in financing and pro-forma development, and project management will set a candidate apart for this position. This role reports to the Real Estate Division Manager. 

The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information, please click here.

Who we are looking for:
Candidates who find success in this position typically have experience working in affordable housing, real estate development, or for a local government entity or housing authority. Knowledge of local, state, and federal local housing policies and funding is critical. Ability to navigate local government and solve complex problems in a highly regulated environment.
 

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

On any given week, the employee in role will:

• Assist the Director, Assistant Director, and Real Estate Division Manager in identifying, analyzing, developing, and investing in affordable housing properties for preservation, rehabilitation and/or new construction.
• Conduct and coordinate project due diligence including the evaluation of the site’s physical characteristics, zoning, proximity to amenities, community engagement, financial feasibility, risk assessment.
• Update project financial proforma with sources and uses for all project phases including pre-development, construction, and operations.
• Prepare and submit loan and grant applications/proposals to public/private lenders to secure financial resources such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program, and Low-Income Weatherization Program funds.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with landowners, developers, contractors, lenders, investors, realtors, and affordable housing providers to create affordable housing opportunities.

This position is classified as a Senior Program Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Senior Program Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a health, social service, business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR
• Seven (7) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration.