Date Posted	Job Description
Project Manager Coalition for a Better Acre, Lowell, MA
05/08/08	The Project Manager will be responsible for all phases of the project development process, including participation in feasibility analysis, community outreach, local permits and approvals, preparation of funding applications, budget management, construction oversight and processing payments, reporting to funders. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years experience in real estate project management or relevant community development projects, strong organizational, written and verbal skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and community interest groups. CBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual/bicultural highly desirable. Please click here for a detailed description.
Contact Info	Submit cover letter and resume by May 30, 2008 to: Pamela Miller Office Manager Coalition for a Better Acre, Inc. 517 Moody Street Lowell, MA 01854 Or by e-mail: pamela.miller@cbacre.org
Market Research Associate LDS Consulting Group - Newton, MA
05/08/08	Exciting opportunity to work in the field of real estate market research for an entrepreneurial company based in suburban Boston that concentrates in Multi-family, Senior and Affordable housing development. Must have a college degree, preferably in the area of urban planning, be a strong communicator both written and verbal, highly organized, a self starter and posses a high level of interest in planning and real estate development. The position involves working from home and contacting municipalities and facilities as well as travel in greater New England. Must have access to a computer and car. This is an hourly position of approximately 25 hours a week which could lead to a full time position.
Contact Info	Please send resumes to: ldsweet@ldsconsultinggroup.com
Project Director Systems Transformation Grant - UMass
04/30/08	Under the general direction of the Senior Project Director or designee, The Project Director will manage the day-to-day operations of short term and multi-year policy and health services research projects. The Project Director is responsible for the implementation of policy and health services research projects from inception to completion and manages and coordinates these activities undertaken in collaboration with other state agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or interest in policy development specifically around community-based services for elders and people with disabilities. The focus of all work is on the implementation of the Systems Transformation Grant and related activities to support community living opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. Strong project management skills, understanding of group dynamics and demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse abilities and backgrounds, and excellent writing skills are required. Knowledge of public policy research, analysis, and program development are strongly preferred. The position is grant-funded through grant completion in 2010. More information on the Systems Transformation Grant can be found at: www.communityfirstgrant.org
Contact Info	Please Apply: Online HERE
Housing Counselor Coastal Enterprises, Inc - Maine
04/30/08	Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a private, nonprofit community development corporation providing financing and technical assistance to small business, workforce development and affordable housing projects, seeks a Counselor based in Wiscasset for its Housing Counseling Program. Responsibilities: Develop public/private partnerships and coordinate housing counseling activities with diverse institutions, organizations, agencies and policymakers to ensure funding and successful program implementation, participant outcomes, and broadest positive impact of the program on beneficiaries. Coordinate, develop and deliver pre and post-purchase housing counseling, including loss mitigation/foreclosure prevention. Coordinate homeownership education, landlord training program and other services for low to moderate-income individuals to support their efforts to build assets through homeownership and become economically self-sufficient. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or at least five years experience in related field preferred. Housing Counseling credentials preferred or coursework in real estate, mortgage brokering, predatory lending, loss mitigation/foreclosure prevention. Strong organizational and administrative skills, financial planning and budgeting knowledge. Effective interpersonal, oral, written and public speaking communications skills. Computer proficiency and experience in MS Word and Excel and data bases. Salary is competitive, based on experience and applicable skills. CEI offers a generous benefits program, including health/life/disability, and pension plan.
Contact Info	Submit cover letter and resume to: Personnel-Housing Coastal Enterprises, Inc. POB 268 Wiscasset, ME 04578 Fax: 207-882-7308 E-mail: cei@ceimaine.org
Project Manager & Junior Project Manager Chelsea Neighborhood Developers
04/24/08	Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager and a Junior Project Manager to join an expanding Real Estate development team. The Project Manager will be responsible for all phases of the development process, including engaging appropriate professionals at early feasibility stage, financial, design and legal analysis assembling financing, obtaining permits and approvals, managing budget and schedule. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ year’s experience in real estate project management, design, finance, planning or construction management; strong analytic and organizational skills, initiative and persistence. Bilingual/bicultural highly desirable. The Junior Project Manager will assist the Real Estate Development staff, including assisting with planning, implementation and monitoring of all phases of the development process. Responsibilities include researching properties, assisting with site due diligence, assembling funding application, tracking projects, managing requisitions and contract compliance, assisting with loan closings and overseeing construction. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and analytic skills, initiative and persistence. Bilingual/ bicultural highly desirable; experience in real estate development, planning, construction or architecture highly desirable. Please click HERE for a full job description.
Contact Info	Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Relations Manager Chelsea Neighborhood Developers 4 Gerrish Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 Or by E-mail: personnel@chelseaND.org Please specify position in the subject line.
Resident Asset Development (RAD) Program Associate Chelsea Neighborhood Developers
04/24/08	The Program Associate position for RAD will assist Chelsea Neighborhood Developers fulfill its mission of creating opportunities for Chelsea residents to invest in the transformation of their own communities. Chelsea Neighborhood Developers believes that as residents develop skills and wealth-building assets such as homes, savings and education, their ability to contribute to the community increases. In turn, as our community strengthens, its residents are more likely to grow and prosper. The Program Associate will be responsible for managing the Financial Empowerment (financial literacy) and VITA (free-tax preparation) Programs; supporting RAD participants through one-on-one counseling and facilitating peer learning; and contributing to crafting programmatic responses to participant needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent Bi-lingual communication skills (Spanish/English); BA degree or 3-5 yrs experience in similar position; Familiarity with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); Ability to work some nights and weekends; Positive, friendly attitude and ease relating to diverse groups; Genuine enthusiasm for meeting people and for motivating and involving them in community activities; Commitment to, and interest in, economic empowerment; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Contact Info	Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Relations Manager Chelsea Neighborhood Developers 4 Gerrish Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 Or by E-mail: personnel@chelseaND.org Please specify position in the subject line.
Sustainable Communities Program Manager Olneyville Housing Corporation, Providence RI
04/22/08	The Olneyville Housing Corporation (OHC) a community-based development organization, is seeking a talented individual to involve community members in the creation of a comprehensive development strategy for the Olneyville neighborhood. This position will be a part of Rhode Island LISC’s Sustainable Communities Initiative, a national pilot program to guide development and expand partnerships. The goal of the program is a healthy, self-sustaining community that benefits existing residents of the neighborhood and does not displace existing jobs and residents. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist residents, groups, organizations and institutions with identifying neighborhood assets and needs; Work with residents, groups, organizations and institutions to identify and nurture emerging leaders in the neighborhood; Share data and provide access to information for the benefit of residents, groups, organizations and institutions. Compile, assemble and distribute stories about the neighborhood community building, planning and implementation process; Organize and coordinate neighborhood meetings specific to community building and quality of life planning; Engage in neighborhood events for outreach and public relations. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum three years appropriate neighborhood experience; Skills and experience in training and education a plus; Demonstrated experience in an asset-based approach to community organizing a plus; A demonstrated commitment to the revitalization of urban neighborhoods, social justice, and grassroots policy change; Ability to work in evening and weekend hours regularly; Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) required. Please click HERE for full job description.
Contact Info	Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Bridget Dignan OHC 1 Curtis St. Providence, RI 02909 or by E-mail: dignan@olneyville.org
Housing Specialist Town of Provincetown, MA
04/17/08	The Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts and the Provincetown Community Housing Council (PCHC) seek an energetic, knowledgeable and visionary individual to lead the functions of the town’s newly created Housing Office. Working under the office of the Town Manager with oversight by the PCHC, the Housing Specialist will serve to advance efforts to create new community housing opportunities as well as preserve existing community housing options for residents of Provincetown. The Housing Specialist will serve as the Town’s point person on all community housing plans, proposals and permit applications as well as other related housing work. She/He will also serve as the staff support/liaison to the PCHC and the Community Preservation Committee. Qualifications:Experience in financial resource identification and development including public/private grant writing and submission; Experience in grant and financial management; Knowledge of and experience with affordable/community housing programs, policies and resources at the state and federal levels; Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; Strong computer skills including database and financial analysis and management software; Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred. This is a salaried position, funded at 30 – 35 hrs/wk yearround. Further information is available from the Office of the Town Manager by calling (508) 487-7002.
Contact Info	Please send resume and letter of interest by 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 15, 2008 to: Office of the Town Manager 260 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Community Action Manager Madison Park Development Corporation
04/15/08	The Community Action Manager is a new, full-time position at Madison Park Development Corporation, a community development corporation based in the Lower Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. This position will direct outreach workers and teen peer leaders in exciting resident-led initiatives that are helping to transform the community, including a youth collaborative, a voter education and mobilization coalition, a community learning center and advocacy efforts to bring more resources to our neighborhood. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Qualifications: Five years organizing experience; supervisory experience; Preference for work in youth-serving agencies and/or voter mobilization campaigns; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Understand group dynamics and collective decision-making; Fluency in Spanish and English desirable; Familiarity with database software and Microsoft Office programs; Sensitivity to racial and cultural diversity, gender orientation, and differing abilities. Please click here to view full job description.
Contact Info	Please submit cover letter and resume to: Janet Grogan at jgrogan@madison-park.org

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