P.O. Box 3698
Manchester, NH
United States
NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire has an active and highly dedicated Neighborhood Development program. Our neighborhood development activities are designed to energize the Southern New Hampshire real estate markets. Crucial to these activities is an aggressive acquisition and redevelopment strategy. This helps bring affordable rental and home ownership opportunities to families, while eliminating properties that are rundown or neglected. More importantly, newer renovated homes help grow neighborhoods and residential pride and that is the first step toward community redevelopment.
The principal goals of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire’s Neighborhood Development efforts include the elimination of blight; the development of high quality, affordable rental units; the promotion and development of affordable home ownership opportunities and the empowerment of neighborhood residents to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods and towns where they live. During the past 25 years NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire has created or acquired nearly 500 units of affordable housing. Many of these units were vacant and/or abandoned sites with little hope of ever providing safe homes for the many families in need of affordable, safe places to live.
The Neighborhood Development Project Specialist is responsible for assistance and support in the implementation of the corporation’s real estate development, asset management and overall neighborhood development activities.
Real Estate Development:
Create and maintain affordability analysis for the NWSNH catchment area.
Work to identify areas for reinvestment, consistent with the NWSNH Strategic Plan.
Investigate potential properties/land for acquisition.
Assist with the preparation of funding requests including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME programs for development initiatives.
Responsible for the completion of predevelopment activities such as the preparation of RFP’s for contractors, architectural and engineering services, appraisals, market studies, etc.
Assist with the preparation of presentation materials, as needed.
Attend monthly meetings of the Project Committee – prepare minutes.
Construction Management:
Responsible for tracking project budgets and schedules.
Coordinate construction requisitions.
Responsible for the review and tracking of construction related documents.
Facilitate monthly job meetings as required.
Asset Management:
Maintain asset management reports for each property.
Coordinate and complete reporting requirements for real estate portfolio, as assigned.
Work with Asset Management Committee on preparation of committee reports and preparation of portfolio performance analysis spreadsheets.
Attend quarterly meetings of the Asset Management Committee – prepare minutes.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Neighborhood Development Manager.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter including salary requirements to jobs@nwsnh.org.
Applicants should possess excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication, time management, computer and analytical skills. Must be able to work successfully with people with diverse backgrounds, comfortable working in targeted neighborhoods and must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Must demonstrate a commitment to building social capital and possess a functional understanding of the basic principles of community building. Have a background and experience in construction, real estate development, project management and finance is essential. A Bachelors degree and 2-3 years relevant experience required. Ability to work some evenings and weekends are also required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and automobile insurance.