Date Posted	Job Description
Deputy Director - Office of Business Development City of Boston DND Neighborhood Development
05/08/08	Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development, the Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of staff, policies, programs and activities of the Office of Business Development. Duties include but are not limited to: managing staff; designing and implementing programs that develop, strengthen and/or stabilize neighborhood business districts; providing funding and technical assistance to businesses seeking to locate, stay, or expand in Boston,s neighborhoods; providing funding and technical assistance for neighborhood commercial real estate development projects; developing and managing divisional budget and performance measures; coordinating with other City departments, State and Federal agencies, as necessary; participating in various cross-divisional issues as established by the Director and performing special projects, initiatives and other duties as assigned to fulfill the functions of the position. Click here for the full job description.
Contact Info	Please apply online: HERE.
Deputy Director - Neighborhood Housing Development City of Boston DND Neighborhood Development
05/08/08	Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development, the Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of staff, policies, programs and activities of the Housing Division. Duties include, but are not limited to: managing staff; developing and implementing housing development policies; overseeing all phases of funding and project-management for housing and open space projects, including design and construction-management; overseeing all aspects of supportive housing program; developing and managing divisional budget and performance measures; coordinating with other City departments, State and Federal agencies, as necessary; managing community process and consulting with other stakeholders in accomplishing projects; participating in various cross-divisional issues as established by the Director and performing special projects, initiatives and other duties as assigned to fulfill the functions of the position. Click here for the full job description.
Contact Info	Please apply online: HERE.
Vice President, Insurance and Group Buying Companies The Housing Partnership Network, Inc.
04/30/08	The Housing Partnership Network (the “Network”) is a peer network and business alliance of 95 of the nation’s top-performing nonprofit housing developers, owners, and lenders. Based in either Boston or Denver, the Vice President, Insurance and Group Buying Companies will manage and grow our cooperative businesses that provide insurance and group buying for our nonprofit members. The Network’s award winning captive insurance company offers property and liability coverage on 40,000 affordable apartments valued at nearly $4 billion. In its fifth year of operation, the captive’s strong financial performance has generated significant growth and dividend opportunities. Additionally, the Network is launching a new joint venture with an international purchasing cooperative that will negotiate preferred pricing, rebates and terms from national manufacturers for $250-$500 million annually of housing construction and maintenance materials to benefit the Network’s members. The Vice President will provide executive oversight of the insurance company, spearhead its expansion through new products and broadened member participation, and direct the start up and operation of the group buying company. The Network is seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial self-starter with an undergraduate degree plus ten years of progressively responsible work in financial or business management. An MBA is preferred, with insurance credentials such as ARM/CPCU designation a plus. Working knowledge of commercial property, casualty and other lines of insurance are required. Understanding of rental real estate and affordable housing is helpful, as is experience working in a cooperative structure. Excellent collaboration skills are a requisite as well as a facility with marketing, public speaking and negotiating. Given the breadth of business experience and capabilities sought, applicants with requisite skills sets plus some of the desired experiences are encouraged to apply. We offer a very competitive salary plus excellent benefits. Click here for the full job description.
Contact Info	Please send resume and cover letter to: hr@housingpartnership.net The Housing Partnership Network, Inc. 160 State Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02109
Director of Real Estate Chelsea Neighborhood Developers
04/24/08	Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. is seeking an energetic highly-skilled individual to direct an expanding Real Estate development team. Since our founding in 1979, CND has focused on affordable housing, both rental and homeownership at a range of project sizes as well as mission-related commercial development. Chelsea is a development-friendly community that provides a rare mix of opportunities for smart growth development, innovative neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment projects, unique partnerships with both for-profit developers and community institutions and professional growth. In the past three years CND has undertaken $54 million of development in seven projects. The Director of Real Estate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Agency’s real-estate development projects and portfolio management, managing a team of 3 to 5 people with support from a strong consultant network as needed. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in managing complex real estate developments from origination through stabilized occupancy or sale, and a track record of leading partnerships that include public and private lenders, development team members and community leaders, as well as experience supervising staff Strong analytic thinking, negotiation skills, and initiative are important; a sense of humor is essential. To review job detail, click here.
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.
Director, Sustainable Homeownership Co-Opportunity, Hartford CT
04/09/08	Co-Opportunity in Hartford, CT is currently seeking a Director of Sustainable Homeownership to provide operational leadership and direction to programs that increase financial stability and net worth for low-income and working poor families through homeownership and the accumulation of other assets. Program Management: Oversees all aspects of program operations, including the operation of a HUD-housing counseling agency focused on preparing low- and moderate-income individuals and families for homeownership. Coordinates education & training, particularly first-time home buyer and financial education; case management and debt, credit and budget counseling services. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in community development, business, or related field; 2-3 years experience in: management, preferably nonprofit; community/real estate development; mortgage lending; 2-3 years experience effectively managing people and building successful teams; 2-3 years experience working with diverse customers and partners such as government officials, nonprofit executive, community leaders; Demonstrated ability to actualize vision and theory, through others, to produce results; Ability to be flexible, adaptive and positive; Experience developing and implementing programs aimed at low-income and working families and achieving results; Demonstrated communication skills including written and public speaking; Strong sense of personal integrity; and computer literate. To review job detail, click here.
Contact Info	Please send resume and coverletter to: Co-opportunity, Inc. 20-28 Sargeant Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: 860.236.3617 Web: www.co-opportunity.org
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND (HDF), Stamford CT
04/09/08	Leading regional nonprofit bank highly regarded for crafting innovative financing solutions for the delivery of successful affordable housing by nonprofit and for-profit developers, financial institutions, and local municipalities in SW CT seeks senior leader and organizational manager to assume a newly-created role to strengthen the internal capacity required for sustained growth to the region. Leading candidate will enjoy managing people and team-building to equip, streamline and automate processes that enhance operational performance and optimize timely delivery of services and products. Seeking an MBA / advanced degree, 10 yrs supervisory management including multiple programs/ functions, track record building high-performance teams, and familiarity with multi-family lending. Strong financial acumen, technology savvy, comfort level with real estate contract law and/or grant compliance a strong plus. HDF has a committed 23-member Board of Directors; a staff of 14; a budget of $1.8M; loan funds of $54M funded by 18 banks; and an asset base of $26 million. EOE Competitive Salary based on experience, plus health and pension. To review job detail, click here.
Contact Info	E-mail letter, resume and salary requirement as Word attachment to: susanm@nonprofitjobs.org
New England Site Director Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)
04/01/08	NFF is currently seeking a highly qualified Site Director to lead its successful New England program providing both capital and advisory services to nonprofits in the region. Reporting directly to the Vice President of the Northeast Region, located in New York, the Site Director will work as part of an integrated team of program and site leaders. Able to both lead the regional office and deliver effective services, the ideal candidate will be a strategic and energetic motivator with demonstrated experience building effective networks and relationships with a range of partners. These partners include members of the philanthropic, financial and nonprofit communities, civic leaders, government agencies and peer institutions. NFF is a matrix organization, and as such, the Site Director will also need to work effectively with NFF’s product leaders and managers of national initiatives in order to meet local delivery requirements to achieve site goals and to support the enterprise as a whole. Please click HERE for a complete job description and qualifications.
Contact Info	Please email your resume and cover letter in Word format to: Kristin Giantris at nff@cgcareers.org with subject line “New England Site Director.”
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Homebuyer Services) City of Boston
04/01/08	Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Homebuyer Services, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing homeownership education, counseling, financial assistance, property marketing, foreclosure prevention and outreach programs. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising Senior Program Managers; developing, implementing, and overseeing policy guidelines and management controls; preparing, overseeing and monitoring budgets; overseeing contracts, grant agreements and MOA’s; overseeing homeownership programs and progress, performing special projects, initiatives and trainings; maintaining records and preparing reports. . Minimum qualifications include: At least four (4) years experience in homeownership, residential housing and/or mortgage finance with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role required. Demonstrated knowledge of homeownership programs, mortgage financing, foreclosure and credit counseling and residential real estate. BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Contact Info	SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Office of Personnel Management Boston City Hall, Room 612 Boston, MA 02201 Phone: 635-3370
Senior Asset Manager The Community Builders - Boston, MA
3/13/08	The Community Builders, Inc. (“TCB”) is a large, non-profit developer and manager of affordable housing based in Boston with properties in 14 states and regional hubs in Chicago and Washington, DC. TCB specializes in complex, mixed-finance projects, in particular those using HUD’s HOPE VI program. Located in TCB’s Boston office at 95 Berkeley Street, the Senior Asset Manager will lead a team that has asset management responsibility for a portfolio of affordable housing properties, including the following primary responsibilities: • Rating properties on a variety of dimensions (operational performance, physical condition, program compliance, and strength of market) • Projecting and working to increase cash generated from operations for payment of sponsor debt, fees, and cash flow distributions • Identifying properties as candidates for refinancing, resyndication, or other restructuring • Analyzing long-term property performance against projections • Identifying all reporting requirements and working with personnel responsible for report distribution to see that requirements are met • Reviewing and approving annual property budgets • Reviewing monthly operating statements • Reviewing tax returns and audits for portfolio properties • Collecting investor capital contributions • Monitoring and resolving property tax issues • Interacting with internal staff (including property management, accounting, development, finance, and senior management) and external parties (including investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, etc.) to achieve property goals • Working with the Director of Asset Management and others on process improvement projects within and outside the department Requirements: The position requires: a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five to seven years of experience in affordable housing asset management, the ability to lead a team, and a very strong ability to work independently. Click here for the full job description.
Contact Info	Send resume and cover letter to: recruiter@tcbinc.org
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER B’nai B’rith Housing New England (BBHNE)
3/6/08	BBHNE is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to plan, develop and manage residential real estate projects. Responsibilities include preparing complex project budgets, assembling project funding, conducting negotiations, managing consultants, managing construction, and overseeing project marketing. Desired qualifications include: • Demonstrated experience in real estate development, • Knowledge and experience in financial pro-forma analysis, • Highly organized and proficient at preparing documentation and spreadsheets, • Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet analysis, database management, and word processing, • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, preferred, • At least 3-5 years experience in real estate development and housing production. Please click HERE for full job description Salary commensurate with experience.
Contact Info	Send resume and cover letter to: Susan Gittelman Executive Director B’nai B’rith Housing New England 34 Washington Street Brighton, MA 02135 or via e-mail to: info@bbhousing.org
Senior Housing Investigator City of Los Angeles, CA
3/5/08	The City of Los Angeles is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Housing Investigator. A Senior Housing Investigator plans, organizes and directs the work of Housing Investigators and clerical support staff engaged in the investigation and analysis of alleged violations of the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and/or Housing Code (Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapters XV and XVI) and related office activities; handles the negotiation of more difficult complaint settlements and case closures; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and performs related work. REQUIREMENTS: (1.) Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Management Analyst, in the Los Angeles Housing Department, Rent Stabilization Division, working as an Investigator, investigating complaints, analyzing evidence and preparing legal documents related to civil or criminal enforcement actions under housing law; one year of which must include acting in a lead capacity over staff involved in performing these functions; or (2.) Four years of full-time paid experience investigating complaints, analyzing evidence and preparing legal documents related to civil or criminal enforcement actions under housing law; one year of which must include supervision of staff. ANNUAL SALARY: $72,850 - $112,104 Position open until filled.
Contact Info	For more information and to apply online, please visit www.lacity.org/per

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