Job Opportunities - Associate Project Manager
Real Estate Development at Valley
Valley has developed more than 400 units of affordable rental and ownership housing. We engage in project development, planning, and collaborate with other partners in Western Massachusetts. We strongly believe that housing is a human right and that everyone should have a safe, affordable, and beautiful place to live.
Real Estate Associate Project Manager
Valley seeks an individual who will ensure quality performance and outcomes, serve as a dynamic representative for the organization, and fully embrace Valley’s mission to serve the community through the creation of affordable housing. The Associate Project Manager provides support to the real estate development team in a fast-paced environment.
This position will have the opportunity to work on a range of affordable rental and mixed-use development projects primarily located in the more populous cities and towns in Hampshire County.
Primary Responsibilities include supporting:
• Securing interim and permanent financing for affordable housing
• Budgets, schedules, and communication with partners throughout the life of a project
• The coordination of permitting, zoning, and environmental review for projects
• Preparing funding requisitions to lenders
• Financing closings
• Active construction job meetings
• Property management staff in pre-marketing and lease up
• Establishing and continuing relationships with local and state agencies, other nonprofit developers, and social services agencies in the affordable housing space
Required Skills and Qualifications
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development or related fields
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external audiences
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and high attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills, including critical decision making, and the ability to manage complex tasks without direct oversite
• Basic understanding of land use regulatory and permitting processes
• Proficient accounting skills for cash flow management and budget tracking
• Computer literacy, including fluency in MS Office and Excel in particular
• A passion for housing and community development
• Affinity for working with people across cultures and economic positions
Preferred skills
• Basic understanding of affordable housing finance and deal structure
• Experience with grant writing and financing applications
• Experience with community engagement
• Multi-lingual
Salary and Benefits
Hours for the position are negotiable within an expected range of 30 hours to 37.5 hours per week (Valley’s full-time work week is 37.5 hours). Hours are generally scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Occasional early morning or evening hours are required. Valley is a community-based organization which requires regular weekly in-office time of at least three days a week.
Salary range for this position is $65,000-$72,000 for full-time equivalency and depending on experience. This is an exempt position. Benefits start with 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick leave days, 13 paid holidays, and the office is closed for the last week of December. Valley covers 80% of the premium for health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), vision and dental, and has a 401K retirement plan (Valley contributes 5% regardless of employee contribution). Our office is in downtown Northampton with free parking.
Valley is an equal opportunity employer and will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Valley on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.
Application Process
Please email Sarah (ss@valleycdc.org) your resume and responses to the questions below, do not send a cover letter. Valley will begin review of applications on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. References may be requested.
1. Why do you want to work at Valley Community Development?
2. Why do you want to develop affordable housing?
3. What’s your familiarity with the housing landscape in our service area of Hampshire County?