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RETAINED SEARCH: Peter Gray Associates / Fairfield/Westchester County areas

Commercial Real Estate Broker

Commercial Real Estate Broker – Fairfield/Westchester County

Come work with a team that has earned the reputation as professionals with integrity who work hard to get the job done.

Our client is a full service real estate firm which helps customers with Leasing & Sales Brokerage, Property Management, Maintenance, Construction and Real Estate Investment primarily in the Connecticut and New York metropolitan area.

Combining expertise in all fields listed above, our client provides customized solutions to investors, real estate owners and community associations.

Supportive environment with generous/progressive commission splits.

Responsibilities

1. Identify potential clients and conduct research to identify best ways to assist in satisfying their needs

2. Canvass prospective clients and leads through a variety of approaches

3. Provide analytical support for cash flow and other financial analyses as well as gather relevant market data and prepare market surveys

4. Provide support to cross-sell other lines of business for additional commissions (e.g. property management, appraisals, investment sales, etc.)

5. Network with other brokers to identify best practices

6. Help build strong client relationships which includes providing relevant information to clients on timely basis

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree (preferably in real estate)

2. Experience or currently working in the commercial real estate industry preferred

3. Appropriate professional training and licensing, (may include CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member; CRE, Counselor of Real Estate; CRB, Certified Brokerage Manager; CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist; GRI, Graduate of Realtor Institute; and/or SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors

4. Knowledge of relevant real estate, brokerage, tax, ethical, and other rules, as well as alternative financing arrangements

5. Willing to consider B2B sales experience with completion of a reputable sales training program, or real estate attorneys looking to get into commercial real estate sales

6. Experience in researching business development opportunities

7. Strong oral and written communication skills

8. Must have a highly professional presence, be a strong relationship builder and value an entrepreneurial environment

9. Must be analytical and a creative problem solver

10. Must be a self-starter, reliable and gets things done

11. Must have PC skills (Microsoft Office) with the ability to use best industry technology to obtain latest market research, historical information and trends

Interested candidates should email or fax their resume to:

Shirl Delva
VP, Client Relations
Peter Gray Associates
1 Bank Street
Stamford, CT 06901

Phone (203)348-2216 Ext. 11/Fax (203) 504-3126 /RECRUITER4@PGSTAFFING.COM

Liberty Property Trust (www.libertyproperty.com) / Boca Raton, Florida; Houston, Texas; the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; Marlton, New Jersey; and Tampa, Florida

Leasing/Marketing Representative

Position Objective :

To help insure the highest occupancy rates and rental revenues from company properties.

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing with state real estate sales license.

Preferred Experience:

1-2 years of commercial real estate leasing experience.

Position Reports to: Supervisor Reports to:

Senior Leasing Representative, VP, Leasing, City Manager
VP, Leasing or City Mgr. or Regional Director

Number of Direct Reports: Financial Impact:

0 Avg. City Base Rent --$26.1 mils
Avg. City Operating Revenue--$36.4 mils
Avg. City Square Feet—3.4 mils

Essential Duties :

• Develop a thorough knowledge of the local city market including Liberty’s tenants, properties, and competitors, as well as relevant construction and operating expense information.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Liberty’s standard lease.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with assigned tenants. Be aware in advance of all factors that might affect the tenant’s likelihood to renew.
• Prepare all related promotional materials and analyses needed to negotiate lease renewals at acceptable, market rates. Assist tenants with space planning.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with the brokerage community so that prospects are referred to Liberty.
• Market vacant space in the company’s properties to prospective tenants. Prepare all related promotional materials and analyses needed to negotiate leases with new tenants at acceptable, market rates.
• Work with the Senior Leasing Representative or Vice President, Leasing to pursue build-to-suit deals and development opportunities.
• Maintain a positive, productive and professional relationship with the local development community.
• Present development opportunities to local authorities and gain approvals as needed.
• Participate as a member of the leasing team and the overall city team.
• Engage in “cold calling” as necessary.

Roxana Scott
Administrative Assistant
Human Resources and Administration
LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST

rscott@libertyproperty.com

Liberty Property Trust (www.libertyproperty.com) / Philadelphia, PA

Leasing/Marketing Representative

Position Objective :
To help insure the highest occupancy rates and rental revenues from company properties.

Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree in Real Estate with state real estate sales license.

Preferred Experience:
1-2 years of commercial real estate leasing experience.

Position Reports to: Supervisor Reports to:

• Senior Leasing Representative, VP, Leasing, City Manager
• VP, Leasing or City Mgr. or Regional Director

Financial Impact:

• Avg. City Base Rent --$26.1 mils
• Avg. City Operating Revenue--$36.4 mils
• Avg. City Square Feet—3.4 mils

Essential Duties :

• Develop a thorough knowledge of the local city market including Liberty’s tenants, properties, and competitors, as well as relevant construction and operating expense information.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Liberty’s standard lease.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with assigned tenants. Be aware in advance of all factors that might affect the tenant’s likelihood to renew.
• Prepare all related promotional materials and analyses needed to negotiate lease renewals at acceptable, market rates. Assist tenants with space planning.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with the brokerage community so that prospects are referred to Liberty.
• Market vacant space in the company’s properties to prospective tenants. Prepare all related promotional materials and analyses needed to negotiate leases with new tenants at acceptable, market rates.
• Work with the Senior Leasing Representative or Vice President, Leasing to pursue build-to-suit deals and development opportunities.
• Maintain a positive, productive and professional relationship with the local development community.
• Present development opportunities to local authorities and gain approvals as needed.
• Participate as a member of the leasing team and the overall city team.
• Engage in “cold calling” as necessary.

Craig Waring, Vice President, Human Resources

cwaring@libertyproperty.com

The London School of Economics and Political Science/ London, UK

LECTURESHIP* IN REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
(*Equivalent to Assistant Professor level in USA)

This career-track post is tenable from 1st September 2007 and is in response to the success and expansion of the MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance and to the imminent retirement of Professor Paul Cheshire.

Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in the area of real estate economics and finance or closely allied subjects (urban/housing economics, economic geography, local public finance).  You must have a proven record of high quality research and publication.

The Department is dynamic, with an excellent research output, and has strong student demand across a wide range of graduate courses – in particular real estate economics and finance.  Candidates for the post must be ambitious and able to teach and research at the highest level of scholarship within LSE’s multi-disciplinary social science environment.
Salary: £37,099 to £42,975 pa incl

Visit www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatLSE for an application pack.  If you cannot download the pack, email HR.Recruit.Lec@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6718 quoting reference 15/06/LEC.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 2 March 2007.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.

Asian University for Women / Cambridge, Massachusetts and Chittagong, Bangladesh 

Vice President Campus Planning and Development

The Asian University for Women is seeking a Vice President for Campus Planning and Development. This is a unique opportunity to oversee the building of a new, vibrant, residential learning community for talented women from a richly diverse mix of economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

The 1,500,000 square foot development will essentially be a village with facilities for approximately 2500 students, the faculty, administrators, staff and their families. The site consists of 100+ hillside acres overlooking Foy’s Lake in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh where the University enjoys a charter that ensures institutional autonomy. Moshe Safdie and Associates, the internationally acclaimed planners and architects, are the master planners. The campus will have technologically sophisticated spaces for teaching, lectures, meetings, group activities, student organizations, religious observances and physical activity. It will include modern medical facilities, state-of-the- art IT, fully equipped science laboratories and performance space.  The estimated total development cost is $176,000,000.

This position is initially based at the Asian University Support Foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts and transitions to Chittagong within the first year. It is a two-year engagement with opportunity for a longer term. English will be the principal language of instruction and business.

The Foundation maintains an excellent web site with up-to-date information on the progress of the University, please see www.asian-university.org.

The Foundation has retained Isaacson Miller, an executive search firm, to assist with this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications (resume and cover letter) should be directed in confidence to the following electronic mailbox: 3314@imsearch.com. For additional information you are encouraged to contact Ana Perez-Juncal at (617) 262-6500 or aperez@imsearch.com.

B’nai B’rith Housing New England / Brighton, MA 

 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

B’nai B’rith Housing New England (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.

BBHNE is a highly productive, emerging non profit organization whose mission is to produce non-sectarian housing, both affordable and mixed income, and to ease the housing crisis, particularly in the communities of Greater Boston.  Its work is regional in scope—as it operates in both urban and suburban contexts.  Currently it has two real estate initiatives underway-- proceeding into construction with a permitted 57-unit, mixed-income condominium development located in Chestnut Hill, Newton and the planning for a rental housing project (50+ units) being proposed in the City of Boston. 

Primary Responsibilities:
· Coordinate planning and development of real estate projects and analyze pipeline opportunities. · Hire, manage and coordinate work of project architects, engineers, development consultants, attorneys, and other professional staff. · Coordinate design work including community planning, permitting, zoning, bidding, and contractor selection. · Develop and manage project budgets and prepare funding applications for predevelopment, construction and permanent financing. Oversee, negotiate and coordinate project finance closings. · Provide project management services during the construction phase, including preparing requisitions · Oversee marketing and occupancy of completed projects · Assure timely close-out of projects · Identify and research potential sites for acquisition, and assist with securing site control · Provide staffing support to relevant boards and committees · Supervise consultants · Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience in real estate development, including finance, design and construction.

2. Knowledge and experience in financial pro-forma analysis.

3. Highly organized and proficient at preparing documentation and spreadsheets.

4. Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and projects.

5. Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet analysis, database management, and word processing.

6. Ability to work in a team.

7. Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, preferred.

8. At least 3-5 years experience in real estate development and housing production.

Supervisor:  Executive Director

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Send resume and cover letter to the following:   
Susan Gittelman, Executive Director, B’nai B’rith Housing New England, 34 Washington Street, Brighton, MA  02135.  Materials may also be sent by email to the following address:  info@bbhousing.org.

BBHNE is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment.

Downtown brooklyn partnership / Brooklyn, NY

 Analyst, Real Estate and Strategy

Organization Background

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) is a not-for-profit local development corporation that was incorporated in July 2006 in an effort to coordinate economic development activities in Downtown Brooklyn and ensure expeditious implementation of public and private economic development projects in the area.  Working in close partnership with the City of New York, the DBP will expedite design and construction of public capital projects, facilitate the development of commercial and residential real estate projects, create strategies for corporate recruitment and the reuse of undercapitalized properties, advance the development of cultural venues and public space within the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Cultural District, coordinate transportation planning initiatives, spearhead an area-wide branding and marketing campaign and improve area business conditions and quality of life.

The DBP incorporates the functions of four existing not-for-profit organizations providing economic development within Downtown Brooklyn (Downtown Brooklyn Council, BAM Local Development Corporation, MetroTech Business Improvement District and Fulton Mall Improvement Association) and has an annual operating budget of approximately $8 million.

The DBP has a staff of approximately 25 and is overseen by a board of directors comprised of leaders from Downtown Brooklyn’s corporate sector, academic institutions and cultural community.

Role and Responsibilities

The Real Estate and Strategy Analyst will be responsible for conducting policy and financial analysis and helping create an agenda for the economic growth of the Downtown Brooklyn area. The Analyst will report to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Specific projects may include a competitive analysis of the regional commercial office market; building a database of available commercial property, developing and creating financial analysis and strategic plans for the reuse and redevelopment of targeted public sites within the area, and identification of other real estate-driven projects critical to the economic development of Downtown Brooklyn.   The Analyst will also assist the President and Chief Financial/Administrative Officer with the preparation of a strategic plan for the start-up and ongoing operations of the DBP.

In developing each initiative, the Analyst must:

1. Leverage general problem-solving skills to identify key issues/questions at the beginning of a project and develop an appropriate “work plan” accordingly, including project scope, timelines, specific analyses to be completed, individual responsibilities, etc.;

2. Coordinate work of intra-organization or  public/private teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and timelines are met;

3. Conduct research, financial modeling, data gathering and analysis, expert interviews, and all similar tasks necessary to complete projects;

4. Develop policy recommendations as required by the specific project; and

5. Create and deliver presentations that effectively communicate key project findings and recommendations to various audiences (e.g., DBP  Board of Directors, City agencies, elected officials, community leaders,  etc)

Qualifications

1. Project management experience, skills working with data sets; ability to set up the problem, manage projects against tight timelines and work well in teams;

2. Pro-active, collaborative and strategic mindset;

3. Strong problem solving skills and orientation;

4. Ability to look at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions to economic development challenges;

5. Strong quantitative skills and comfort building financial models;

6. Comfort interfacing with senior officials and business leaders;

7. Interest in urban economic development and real estate issues;

8. Undergraduate degree required;

9. Minimum 2 years of financial analysis and strategic planning work experience, preferably in a demanding analytical environment (e.g. management consulting, financial services, real estate development, etc.); and

10. Knowledge of New York City, State and Federal government (advantageous but not required)

Please email resumes and cover letters to:
LMcKenna@dbpartnership.org

RETAINED SEARCH: Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group / Boston, Massachusetts

Director of Development and External Affairs

The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group has been retained by the Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts to assist them in their search for a Director of Development and External Affairs.

Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation:

Nuestra was founded in 1981 by the residents of Roxbury and Dorchester as a community development corporation to build wealth and enhance the physical, economic and social well-being of their neighborhoods and other underserved populations in greater Boston through a community-driven process that promotes self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization. Nuestra has altered the economic face of Roxbury and Dorchester and has to its credit an impressive list of accomplishments.

Nuestra has produced 900 units of affordable housing, and lent $6,000,000 in home improvement and $18,000,000 acquisition loans, has trained 2,300 people in homeownership, and assisted 740 families in buying their first home. Nuestra also works with local businesses, and has originated $4.5MM in small business loans, provided technical assistance to more than 1,000 small businesses, and has developed 45,000 square feet of commercial property. Further, Nuestra assists individual residents by brokering training and educational opportunities, creating jobs for neighborhood youth, and tutoring school-aged children, all in an effort to reduce gang and drug-related violence.

More information about the Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation may be found at: http://www.ncdc.org.

Challenges facing the Director of Development and External Affairs:

As the organization begins the strategic planning process for its next phase of growth, Nuestra is seeking a Director of Development and External Affairs deeply committed to community development to strengthen the capacity of the organization as it works to achieve its vital mission. While fundraising has, in part, enabled programmatic successes to date, Nuestra is poised to serve more local families and businesses. It can only do so with a deliberate and thoughtful corresponding development plan in place. The Director of Development and External Affairs will create and implement this plan, oversee all aspects of fundraising and external communications, and participate as a member of the senior management team in strategic planning and growth forecasting for the organization as a whole. S/he must be able to expand and diversify Nuestra’s grantwriting, individual donor cultivation, and special events, and will be expected to continue to build upon Nuestra’s strong reputation among local and state opinion makers. This position reports to the Executive Director.

In 2005, 64% of revenue was generated from self-sustaining program income, making Nuestra an extremely attractive investment for donors. The remaining revenue was generated from government grants, foundations, corporations, and individuals. The Director of Development and External Affairs will be responsible for raising and growing revenue through myriad fundraising efforts.

The next Director of Development and External Affairs must combine a belief in the approach of economic development corporations and a commitment to Boston’s inner city residents with an ability to translate that zeal into real fundraised dollars for the organization.

S/he will have at least five years hands-on experience with fundraising, a strong track record with obtaining major gifts and grants from institutional donors, and experience strategically crafting external communications’ strategies. In addition to working with internal staff on fundraising and communications, s/he must have the ability to inspire and work with the Board of Directors to build their fund raising skills and enlist them in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

Superb communications skills are a must, and knowledge of the Boston fundraising arena is preferred.

Applications, due by December 15, 2006, will not be reviewed without a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and salary history, and should be sent to: ncdc-dd@NonprofitProfessionals.com; in order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please write your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be granted on a rolling basis. You will be contacted only if we request an interview.

Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Foundation and Campaign Relations Manager

The Trust for Public Land, a national, nonprofit land conservation organization, seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial person to develop creative and effective proposals to support the organization’s mission, programs, and conservation projects across New England. The Manager will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting grants from foundations and corporations, as well as helping to manage institutional prospects for capital campaigns.  The Foundation and Campaign Relations Manager will work independently to design, coordinate, implement, and manage a comprehensive foundation and corporate giving strategy for operating support and multiple capital campaigns across the region.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; four years relevant experience.  See complete job description at www.tpl.org/jobs.  

Please email cover letter and resume to NEROJobs@tpl.org (please reference job title and Job #1313A in subject line or mail to HR Liaison, The Trust for Public Land, 33 Union Street, Boston MA 02108.

Internship

The Trust for Public Land is a national non-profit organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. The Trust for Public Land believes that parks are an essential part of healthy, livable communities and works to create, expand, and enhance parks and other open spaces in city neighborhoods least served by existing park systems. Through its Parks for People program, TPL is working in cities and suburbs across America to ensure that everyone—in particular, every child—enjoys access to a park, playground, or open space.

Responsibilities may include:

Fundraising:  Research and helping to write funding proposals and letters;

Public Affairs:  Helping to "get the word out" about the Parks for People New England program to local and regional media, potential partner organizations, and businesses. Includes: drafting newspaper press releases, planning events, and speaking with partner organizations about their programs and reporting back to P4PNE staff.

Greenprinting Roxbury:  Help develop and implement a program concerning inventory and reuse of vacant lots in Roxbury (and N. Dorchester) with P4PNE and partner organization staff. Includes: advertising the project, recruiting participants, helping to design meetings, and following up with participants.

Research Projects:  P4P current research questions include:

1. Research the creation of paid programs to help fund ongoing Parks for People New England operations;

2. Review of public health research on the value of parks and urban open space;

3. Research public financing options for urban parks: low-interest bonds, endowments, etc.

Other Duties as Needed:  Assist with other projects and program needs as requested.
The Parks for People New England internship will be designed to help the intern learn the following information through training and practice:

1. An understanding of how non-profit organizations work internally, including the roles of boards and the need for and procedures of fundraising.

2. An understanding of how non-profit organizations work externally with such groups as politicians, government staff, other non-profit organizations, and citizen groups.

3. An understanding of real estate transactions and standard land conservation real estate practices, including environmental testing, tax benefits of conservation, assessing land value, and permanent ownership and protection structures.

The tasks of the Parks for People New England internship will be designed to develop and improve the following skills:

1. Writing budgets for projects

2. Working in an organization: teamwork and flow of responsibility

3. Building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations to get work done

4. Using political structures and processes effectively by recognizing the roles for elected officials, governmental staff, partner organizations, and citizens

5. Working with citizens: hearing their needs and opinions, responding to those needs and opinions, sharing information, and asking for their help

6. Practice public speaking through presentations to TPL staff and boards and TPL partner organizations about the internship

Qualifications:
The TPL Parks for People New England internship program is open to those who reasonably meet the following requirements:

1. High school diploma required; 1-3 years of related college studies or work experience strongly recommended (qualifying experience includes work during junior and senior years of high school);

2. Strong writing, organization, and verbal communication skills. Examples include comfort with describing and arguing for a position in writing; ability to categorize information in a way that it can be easily retrieved; ability to express a position with someone you may not know very well.

3. Strong computer literacy or aptitude, especially Microsoft Office and e-mail. Knowledge of HTML, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and desktop publishing a plus but not required;

4. Ability to work independently and in groups as both a leader and a participant, and to ask for help when needed;

5. Time management: ability to keep track of meetings and meet deadlines;

6. Strong desire to learn and gain competency in one or more of the following areas: urban planning, public policy, real estate, public participation and community process, environmental justice, and fundraising.

7. Language skills in addition to English a plus but not required.

8. Available to work in TPL's downtown Boston office about 10 hours per week,

9. Minimum one-year commitment.

The Parks for People New England program staff will select the candidate who best meets the above qualifications and criteria. This is a great opportunity to create neighborhood change while gaining experience at a large and established national non-profit organization.

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send 1) a one-page letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the position, 2) a resume, and 3) two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher or employer (only one of which can be a character reference) to:

Brenda MacKinnon
Human Resources Liaison
The Trust for Public Land
33 Union Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Fax: (617) 367-1616

E-mail: Brenda.MacKinnon@tpl.org (materials may be sent as attachments or in the body of the e-mail - please reference job #1644 in the subject line)

For questions about the position, please contact Daria Ovide, Program Associate: (617) 367-6200, extension 330 or via e-mail at daria.ovide@tpl.org.

The Trust for Public Land is an equal opportunity employer.

Program Associate

Position Summary:

The Program Associate assists the directors of the Conservation and Recreation Campaign: Common Cents for the Commonwealth in the day to day management of the campaign.  This is a temporary, unbenefitted position to be converted to full time benefitted in January 2007.  The position is based in Boston, MA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Campaign Management, 50%

1. Create and maintain tracking and reporting systems for press, candidates, legislators, grassroots outreach, research and communications

2. Prepare, review and transmit invoices, letters, and reports.

3. Distribute materials and publications upon request.

4. Update content for the Campaign website and monitor blog

5. Assist with press, marketing and event planning.

6. Support and manage Leadership Council and volunteer contacts

Support, 25%

1. Organize and maintain files (both hardcopy and electronic) of activities and materials.

2. Draft schedule requests and maintain database of program contacts and clients.

3. Prepare press briefings.

4. Revise and maintain up to date program packets and materials.

5. Office administration, including ordering supplies, mailings, travel arrangements, meeting and event planning, making appointments, equipment maintenance, and office communications.

Program, 25%

1. Research and prepare reports on related topics as needed including but not limited to press, relevant academic research, national and state park systems, local and national tourism, Massachusetts' park finance, and Massachusetts parks and other topics as needed.

2. Prepare tables, charts, graphics and PowerPoint slides for program presentations to both internal and external audiences.

3. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree and or 2 year degree with demonstrated experience required.

2. Skilled in the use of the Internet and Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

3. Writing and phone skills.

4. Well organized and strong attention to detail.

5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

6. Takes initiative and works independently.

7. Knowledge of, or experience in, land conservation, urban environmental issues or parks a plus.

Please send a cover letter and resume  to John.Young@tpl.org with the subject line "Program Associate".

We Are Actively Recruiting A Diverse Workforce

Project Manager – Affordable Housing

EAH, Inc. is a non-profit public benefit corporation that develops, manages, and advocates for affordable housing. With a staff of over 300 people, EAH is one of the largest and most productive non-profit housing development corporations in the state of California . EAH has been a leader in the field of affordable housing for 35 years.

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and/or the Vice President, the Project Manager performs a wide variety of tasks directly related to the planning, development and advocacy of affordable housing projects from acquisition through construction and occupancy. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative, responsibility, accountability and ability to work congenially with a wide variety of individuals, community based organization and governmental entities. The Project Manager also assists with the development aspects of projects currently owned or managed by EAH, Inc.

EOE/AA APPLY ONLINE AT www.eahhousing.org

Executive Director

PUENTE, which means bridge in Spanish, is an independent non-profit real estate and economic development organization based in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence. PUENTE's goal is to reactivate abandoned and under-utilized space to the benefit of the community. We are committed to economic, social and environmental sustainability in all aspects of our operations and initiatives.

PUENTE is currently redeveloping The Plant, a mixed-use development that will provide live/work and commercial space to area artists, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses. The Plant will open in September 2006. More information is available on our website at www.puenteprovidence.org and www.theplantprovidence.com.

Poised to complete our first major redevelopment project this Fall, PUENTE is at an exciting juncture where we can develop and implement a future vision for the organization. We are seeking an experienced candidate with a proven track record in real estate and community development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in real estate, community development, strategic leadership, nonprofit management, fundraising, and organizational development. The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors, and has the authority and responsibility to oversee the administrative, operational, fiscal, fund raising, personnel, and program functions of the organization. The ED is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

The Executive Director will:

• In concert with the PUENTE Board of Directors, assure that the organization has a long-range strategy and business plan which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress;
• Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board;
• Build strategic relationships with funders, community groups, private and nonprofit partners, and other like-minded organizations locally and nationally;
• Cultivate relationships with for-profit and non-profit real estate and community development organizations;
• Manage the relationship at a senior level with HalKeen, the property management firm for The Plant, to ensure that The Plant thrives as a community-based mixed use development;
• Continually seek new funding sources with support from the Board of Directors;
• Manage a small staff (currently two), help staff set goals and priorities, and ensure that the staffing structure is consistent with the needs of the organization;
• Serve as spokesperson for the organization through personal contact with the media and the community
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field;
• See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it;
• Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff and board of top quality people;
• Provide executive authority on budget and fiscal management, authorize expeditures, write monthly checks.

Qualifications: Ideally, the candidate has at least 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in nonprofit management, real estate and community development, and working in diverse communities. A bachelor’s degree is required. Masters degree in Urban Studies and Planning or a related field preferred.

Language Skills: The candidate must communicate effectively in both written and oral form; and, effectively present information to the public and the board of directors. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits will be provided.

This is a full-time position.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, writing sample and three references.

Send materials to the attention of:

Virginia Adams, President

PUENTE Board of Directors

PO Box 29565

Providence , RI 02909

info@puenteprovidence.org

Senior Project Manager

B’nai B’rith Housing New England (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.

BBHNE is a highly productive, emerging non profit organization whose mission is to produce non-sectarian housing, both affordable and mixed income, and to ease the housing crisis, particularly in the communities of Greater Boston. Its work is regional in scope—as it operates in both urban and suburban contexts. Currently it has two real estate initiatives underway-- proceeding into construction with a permitted 57-unit, mixed-income condominium development located in Chestnut Hill, Newton and the planning for a senior housing project (50+ units) which is being proposed in the City of Boston. Immediate assignments will include managing all aspects of the construction and marketing of the Newton project, preparing for submitting a development proposal and funding applications for a new project as well as project prospecting and analyzing pipeline opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Coordinate planning and development of real estate projects. · Hire, manage and coordinate work of project architects, engineers, development consultants, attorneys, and other professional staff. · Coordinate design work including community planning, permitting, zoning, bidding, and contractor selection. · Develop and manage project budgets and prepare funding applications for predevelopment, construction and permanent financing. Oversee, negotiate and coordinate project finance closings. · Provide project management services during the construction phase, including preparing requisitions · Oversee marketing and occupancy of completed projects · Assure timely close-out of projects · Identify and research potential sites for acquisition, and assist with securing site control · Provide staffing support to relevant boards and committees · Supervise consultants · Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in real estate development, including finance, design and construction.
• Knowledge and experience in financial pro-forma analysis.
• Highly organized and proficient at preparing documentation and spreadsheets.
• Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet analysis, database management, and word processing.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, preferred.
• At least 5-7 years experience in real estate development and housing production.

Supervisor: Executive Director

Salary : Commensurate with experience

Send resume and cover letter to the following: Susan Gittelman, Executive Director, B’nai B’rith Housing New England, 34 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Materials may also be sent by email to the following address: susan@bbhousing.org.

BBHNE is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment.

Associate

Who we are

The Affordable Housing Institute (AHI), www.affordablehousinginstitute.org, is a non-profit consultancy that provides unbiased, location-specific advice to international clients seeking to develop and sustain healthy affordable housing communities in the context of community growth, stabilization, and revitalization.

AHI's business and practice

AHI seeks positive impact in host countries. Our goal is change, not just in the affordable housing inventory itself, but in the systems, financial resources, and intellectual infrastructure that enables countries to create, improve, sustain and preserve affordable housing. As such, AHI works with influential practitioners, policy makers, regulators and administrators. Nearly all of AHI's work is done in or consumed in the host countries.

Candidate’s work responsibility

In this role, you will be responsible to the CEO for:

• Oversight of administration, accounting and back office functions, which are currently outsourced.
• Support in fund raising/ brand building, through the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, grant-request writing, and marketing to key clients/ donors.
• Consulting projects, independently or in support of the CEO. Includes research, financial modeling, report writing, and more.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications for this position include:

• A graduate-level degree in finance, economics or related field
• Minimum 3 years working experience preferably in housing, housing finance or consulting
• Facility with financial modeling using appropriate software
• Outstanding writing and interpretive skills
• Facility with web-based research methods
• Ability to multi-task
• Outstanding work attitude, energy, and commitment to work quality
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Flexibility and good humor

Opportunity for future growth

AHI offers a unique opportunity to learn business in general and affordable housing in particular. We expect to help you improve your core business and analytical skills, including financial analysis and management.

Work commitment

This is a full time position.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

If interested

Reply to Elizabeth Franke, efranke@affordablehousinginstitute.org In your reply:

• Attach resume.
• Indicate your compensation requirements, ranges, or constraints.
• Be as personal as possible with respect to the reasons for your interest.
• Ask questions where the preceding description has been incomplete. Identify your areas of interest and potential issues (if any) with working on the position.

Executive Director

Groundwork Somerville(GWS) seeks a dynamic leader to become its next Executive Director. GWS develops community based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations in the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, to promote environmental, economic and social well-being. GWS provides: leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, partnerships, and project implementation resources for local environmental improvement projects, in a manner that incorporates community goals. Current core projects include our:

1. Elementary School Learning Gardens Program —which engages children and their parents in learning about good nutrition and growing foods in an urban environment; and,
2. Active Living by Design —which develops partnerships to promote physical activity, increases community awareness of health and other benefits of active living, and works to improve the local built and natural environment.

Groundwork Somerville recently completed a Business Plan that builds on our successful history of local and national partnerships with the City of Somerville, the National Park Service and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. We seek to expand our work in several areas, including: bike path improvements and extension, and community gardens development and maintenance. We are planning new programs in neighborhood tree planting, and in the development of an eco-lab program, based on a pilot program previously developed at our local high school.

The new Executive Director will work closely with the Groundwork Somerville Board of Directors to continue existing projects and to expand the organization into new directions. S/he will participate in the national Groundwork network, of which we are a member. The Executive Director will supervise the current Program Coordinator and a future Program Assistant. S/he will implement projects, build partnerships, and secure resources in order to build Groundwork Somerville and ensure its success.

Areas of Responsibility

Organizational Leadership

• Implement the current business plan for the organization and facilitate future planning
• Report regularly to and work closely with the Board of Directors
• Support the Board of Directors to recruit, orient and train new Board members
• Hire and manage staff
• Contract for and manage part-time professional services

Administration and Fundraising

• Coordinate and manage all office systems and administrative functions
• Develop agency budget
• Manage all financial reporting and record keeping
• Identify, pursue and secure funding to support Groundwork Somerville
• Manage all compliance and reporting requirements in a timely fashion

Program Development and Operations

• Support and advise staff working on Learning Gardens
• Attend seasonal meetings with Learning Gardens partners
• Work with collaborators on Active Living by Design to implement citywide walking campaigns, including support for walking groups and other related tasks
• Work with partners to support and to increase community awareness of the MBTA Green line extension and the Minuteman Bikeway extension to Boston
• Coordinate and oversee community garden construction and related activities
• Organize and implement new projects in consultation with the Board of Directors, community partners and Somerville residents

Community Outreach and Public Relations

• Develop and implement strategies to build and invigorate an active base of volunteers and members
• Establish and maintain partnerships with public, private and non-profit organizations
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the City of Somerville
• Act as the catalyst for forums that bring different environmental groups together
• Participate in monthly meetings of the Groundwork USA Network Directors’ Roundtable
• Develop promotional materials, press releases and public events
• Serve as a spokesperson publicly representing Groundwork Somerville

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience in organizational management and growth, including board development
• Community outreach, project implementation and event coordination experience, preferably in the community development or environmental field
• Success in fundraising with grassroots organizations, and in leveraging resources from a variety of regional and local partners
• Ability to work effectively and build relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Creative, highly motivated and well organized individual
• Evidence of a clear commitment to community revitalization, open space creation and preservation, sustainable development, and the environment
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• Some experience and comfort with budgeting and financial management for small nonprofits
• Familiarity and skill with common word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of Somerville and Greater Boston communities, non-profit groups, businesses and government institutions preferred
• Knowledge of and comfort with Quickbooks preferred

Starting salary range is $35,000-$45,000 plus benefits

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Groundwork Somerville Executive Director Search
c/o Ann Silverman, Consultant to GWS
69 Oak Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
Email: gwsexecutive@verizon.net

Applications must be received by September 6, 2006. Earlier applications are encouraged.

Groundwork Somerville, Inc. desires to be an organization

that reflects the diversity of the community we serve

Boston District Council Executive Director

The ULI Boston Executive Director will establish and implement the Boston District Council’s and Institute's goals in carrying out the ULI mission through the initiatives of ULI Boston, will represent ULI Boston with the Institute
in continued development of the ULI District Council program, and will represent ULI to the external community in the Boston/New England region.

This position is an outstanding opportunity for a wellregarded member of the land use community because of the stature of ULI and the Boston District Council.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director will work with the District Council Chair, the District Council Executive Committee, its committees, ULI members, and manage the ULI staff in:

• Developing and implementing strategies that direct Boston District Council and Institute resources, expertise, and leadership to the issues affecting land use policies through conferences, forums, meetings, educational programs,
  publications, and other vehicles;
• Developing and implementing strategies that foster collaboration throughout the Institute and its various departments to support and enhance the District Council program of work;
• Developing and implementing a program of work for the District Council that provides for clear outcomes and methods to measure success in achieving said outcomes or results;
• Developing a fund development strategy that engages the District Council Executive Committee and Sponsorship Committees in securing financial support to sustain the District Council activities;
• Developing and maintaining key external strategic alliances with other professional, academic, public sector, and non-profit organizations;
• Supporting the Chair and Executive Committee in its administration and in leadership development and succession;
• Managing the ULI Boston office and staff
• Working with the ULI District Council membership to provide opportunities for active member engagement in our program of work.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily direct work with the District Council leadership, ULI Boston staff, ULI District Council and other staff based in Washington, D. C.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily direct work with member firms, vendors, consultants, and press.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have strong organizational and management skills. In addition, the candidate must have a background working with volunteers who include real estate industry professionals, public officials, corporate executives, and senior members of the real estate community; i.e. , all who seek to further the mission and values of the Urban Land Institute. Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university. Experience with nonprofit administration, team building, community relations, and real estate industry desired. A working knowledge of the New England real estate community is desired.

Position requires periodic travel to the ULI Washington, DC headquarters, attendance at the annual Fall Meeting, and other travel as required.

Salary Level: Competitive DOE, plus benefits

Report to: Chair of the ULI Boston District Council and the Senior Vice President of District Councils

Candidates should send their resumes to:

Glenn Burdick
Chair, ULI Boston District Council
CP Analytics
200 High Street – 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110

glenn@cpanalytics

PROJECT ASSOCIATE

Position Summary:
Provides administrative and project related support to project managers and provides some general public relations assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
20% Assists project staff in project research, administration and coordination of other non-negotiating functions. Assists with drafting letters, memos, funding proposals, and overall help with presentations. Helps with coordination of project/land trust activities. Research and coordinate information about public financing options for funding open space work.

20% Performs research in land ownership and land use patterns, legal, political and economic issues associated with acquisition projects, etc. Contacts landowners, trusts, agencies etc. via telephone. Act as liaison between project team and Legal Dept.

20% Responds to initial inquiries from public and governmental agencies. Writes publicity materials; cultivates media contacts; and handles some outreach functions. Coordinate information clearinghouse functions on various topics. Coordinate federal and other lobbying activities; coordinate grass roots support for projects.

20% Prepares correspondence and reports, including project specific presentations. Assists in production of fact sheets.

10% Prepares graphic materials for presentations and other project related graphics work.

10% Works with Public Affairs Coordinator on project fundraising, special events, and maintenance and utilization of project contact databases. Provides general project assistance to project and/or land trust staff, the public, TPL clients, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other project related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma and AS or AA (2 year college degree); bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum 4 years support experience or equivalent education.

Ability to use advanced math or accounting, follow complex procedures, perform simple analyses.

Superior written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.

Proficient with computers and with graphics.

Experience with mapping and legal descriptions, a plus.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; creative and independent worker.

Ability to use good judgement, take initiative, and make recommendations in resolving problems.

HOW TO APPPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to nerojobs@tpl.org.

Please reference the job title and number in the subject line.

WE ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING A DIVERSE WORK FORCE

PROJECT MANAGER - Housing Development

Allston Brighton Cmty Dev Corp. seeks an experienced Housing Development Project Manager to work as part of a three and half person team to work on currently in progress housing development projects, assist in developing new projects, and assist in the ongoing asset management of an existing housing portfolio. Experience in affordable housing development required. Bilingual a plus. Competitive salary w/benefits. Full time.

Mail resume & cover letter by July 15, 2006 to

John J Woods
Director of Housing Development
Allston Brighton CDC
320 Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 787-3874

ABCDC is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment. Allston Brighton residents people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

PROJECT MANAGER

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development, the Project Manager performs a wide variety of tasks related to planning and developing affordable housing for Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation ( TNDC ). The Project Manager coordinates and implements all activities relating to project development from feasibility analysis through completion of construction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate potential development sites and performs design, financial and physical feasibility analyses related to property acquisitions. Coordinate the negotiation of purchase agreements.
• Procure construction and permanent financing for developments from conventional, public and quasi-public sources. Research and develop financing sources, prepare financing applications and meet other lender requirements.
• Organize, coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings.
• Solicit and coordinate the work of project consultants, including legal and financial consultants. Negotiate contracts.
• Obtain construction, architectural and other project approvals from planning and building departments and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare periodic project activity reports.
• Prepare and monitor development and construction budgets.
• Prepare, update and adhere to project timelines and schedules.
• Review and implement tenant relocation plans.
• Coordinate bid and qualifications processes to select construction-related consultants, including architects, general contractors and construction consultants. Prepare and negotiate contracts, and monitor contract compliance.
• Oversee project design development and preparation of project plans and specifications.
• Oversee general contractor's construction and design-related cost estimates. Process requests for payment and monitor costs related to design and construction.
• Manage the construction process including compliance with local government and lender requirements. Perform site inspections. Recommend decisions regarding and process changes order requests. Process pay application and loan disbursement requests. Assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Work with Property Management, Tenant Services, Asset Management and tenants in the design and development of projects. Oversee development and implementation of hiring programs.
• Conduct due diligence tasks to safeguard the organization's investments and corporate integrity.
• Perform outreach duties and public relations work as needed. Attend neighborhood and community meetings and act as liaison between TNDC , its consultants, vendors, partners and the community. Participate in local and state policy planning and advocacy efforts.
• Meet with and report to the Director of Housing Development on a regular basis to discuss issues associated with the development process.
• Attend TNDC 's Board and Housing Development Committee meetings as required.
• Undertake tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Housing Development or the Executive Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High degree of independence, initiative, responsibility, and accountability.
• Exposure to private and public debt financing and equity for typical affordable housing development projects.
• Exposure to design issues and construction materials and methods.
• Well-developed oral, written and public speaking skills.
• Ability to supervise work of consultants, and work with and lead a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree and two years experience in affordable housing development project management; OR
• A master's degree in city and regional planning, business, public policy, architecture or a related field and one year of experience in affordable housing or community development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Master's degree in city and regional planning, business, public policy, architecture or a related field; and three years experience in affordable housing development project management.
• Substantial experience and in-depth knowledge of complex private and public debt financing and equity for typical affordable housing development projects.
• Substantial experience with and knowledge of design issues and construction materials and methods.
• Capacity to exercise considerable independent judgment over typical acquisition, financing, construction and design issues.

SALARY: TNDC is an established leader in nonprofit housing and offers a highly competitive compensation package, DOQ.

Submit cover letter and resume to: TNDC / Human Resources , 201 Eddy Street , San Francisco , CA 94102 ; fax to (415) 776-3952; or e-mail to jobs@tndc.org . Position is open until filled.

ABOUT TNDC Founded in 1981, TNDC is a non-profit, community development organization that serves the Tenderloin and surrounding neighborhoods. Our combined annual budget is $15 million, with a staff of 220.

ETC Development Corporation / Boston, MA

Senior Project Manager

ETC Development Corporation is a nonprofit (501c3) organization that owns, manages and develops affordable housing for low-income and elderly populations. The organization currently owns and manages approximately 500 units in Boston 's South End and has an additional 150 units in development. ETC is affiliated with Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA) which offers social service, technology and economic empowerment programs to its residents.

Job Description – Senior Project Manager:

• Implement all aspects of housing development activities, including site assessment, feasibility analysis, selecting development team members, completing acquisitions and sales, obtaining financing from a variety of sources both public and private, managing the construction bidding and contractor selection process, construction management and project financial management
• Oversee and assist the management company in the lease up process for rental projects
• Oversee the marketing and homebuyer counseling activities for homeownership projects
• Identify potential projects by researching acquisition opportunities and investigating the feasibility of new affordable housing initiatives
• Participate in community planning processes and assist with campaigns and initiatives to address community housing needs.
• Represent the agency with outside funders and major stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Minimum 5 years experience in project management of affordable housing developments
• A thorough understanding of the legal, financial and construction aspects of non-profit real estate development
• A thorough knowledge of regulation / requirements of various government-sponsored real estate subsidies, including HOME, CDBG and LIHTC.
• The ability to work on complex residential development projects that involve multiple sources of public and private financing.
• The ability to work simultaneously on a multiplicity of projects and programs.
• Knowledge of non-profit housing programs, including homebuyer, homeowner rehab and lending programs is desirable.
• Highly organized and proficient at preparing applications for funding
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, databases and word processing
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Paula Herrington
Executive Director
ETC Development Corporation
pherrington@etcdevelopmentcorp.org
fax: (617)927-1765

no phone calls please.

ETC Development Corporation / Boston, MA

Housing Assistant

ETC Development Corporation is a nonprofit (501c3) organization that owns, manages and develops affordable housing for low-income and elderly populations. The organization currently owns and manages approximately 500 units in Boston 's South End and has an additional 150 units in development. ETC is affiliated with Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA) which offers social service, technology and economic empowerment programs to its residents.

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities:

• Assistance with Property Management and Real Estate Projects:
  • Assist in the research of new communities and identification potential projects.
  • Track foreclosure activity to identify potential acquisitions.
  • Participate in community outreach efforts and the organization of community meetings.
  • Coordinate outreach and marketing activities.
  • Assist first-time homebuyers in completing applications and necessary documentation for applying for homebuyer lotteries and for obtaining financing on units in ETC homeownership projects.
  • Assist with grant and financing applications.
• Assistant to the Executive Director
  • General administrative assistance to the ED as needed.
  • Administrative support for Board of Directors and Committee meetings.
  • General office management: supplies, facilitating office machines and systems maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in community development.
• Hard-working.
• Self-motivated.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills including word processing; comfort with use of email and with other aspects of information technology
• Experience working in diverse communities

Paula Herrington
Executive Director
ETC Development Corporation
pherrington@etcdevelopmentcorp.org
fax: (617)927-1765

no phone calls please.

Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services / Chelsea, MA

Senior Project Manager

Summary Description of Position: Chelsea NHS has an active and varied real estate development pipeline, with eight projects undertaken in the past two years. We focus on affordable housing, both rental and homeownership, with select commercial development of strategic importance. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned real-estate development projects, with support from consultants as needed. Chelsea is a development-friendly community that provides significant opportunity for intersting real estate development work and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

Manage all phases of development process, including:

• Identify and research potential sites for acquisition, and assist with securing site control.
• Conduct project feasibility studies and site acquisition due diligence; recommend course of action.
• Assemble development team, including design, construction and development consultants, negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the development process.
• Coordinate permitting with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects; manage community process.
• Identify funding and investment opportunities, prepare financing proposals and other materials required to secure commitments.
• Coordinate closings and property acquisitions with funders/lenders and legal counsel.
• Select appropriate construction management approach on project specific basis; manage and oversee the approach selected.
• Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variances.
• Prepare reports required by funders, investors, and internal management.
• Coordinate project marketing and occupancy in conjunction with property management staff
• Additional project management activities as required to coordinate every phase of development.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of real estate development, including familiarity with deal structuring, finance, design and construction management, and specifically:
• Familiarity with housing regulatory and approvals requirements and processes.
• Operational knowledge of real estate residential finance analysis, contract negotiations, and housing planning; commercial knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other affordable housing funding sources, including significant role in a complex transaction (e.g., one involving LIHTC); experience with commercial sources a plus.
• Experience in project management during construction phase.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills, including use of excel spreadsheets and word processing; experience with CAD or other design software a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in development or financing of affordable housing; Master's degree in planning, real estate, or related field preferred.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Human Relations Manager
Chelsea NHS
162 Shawmut Avenue
Chelsea , MA 02150

Or email to personnel@chelseanhs.com . Please specify the job title in the subject line.

Trust for Public Land (www.tpl.org) / Boston, MA

Manager of Finance and Administration

Position Summary:

If you have a background in financial management and an interest in conservation, this is the job for you! This Boston-based position is responsible for finance, accounting, personnel, grant management, and contracting for a division of The Trust for Public Land, a leading national parks and land conservation organization. The division includes a diverse array of national programs, with a staff of 30 based in offices across the country. The position is responsible for integrating all finance and development activities of the division with the organization's headquarters in California. Similar services are required for an affiliated lobbying and campaign organization. Salary is commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package is included. Please visit our website at www.tpl.org

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare annual department budgets.
• Monitor, analyze and report on budget compliance; make monthly forecast updates.
• Prepare contracts and related invoices for TPL's consulting services. Manage billings to fee-for-service contracts.
• Supervise the Program Associate's collection, coding and transmittal of timesheets, expense reports, invoices and cash receipts.
• Perform regular financial analyses such as the TPL lobbying expenses report and TPL expenditures by business line. Communicate findings.
• Administer and manage restricted operating grants, including preparing grant budgets, tracking expenses against revenues, producing financial statements for grant reporting, and complying with federal grant requirements.
• Coordinate and serve as liaison with national development function on all fundraising matters related to gift administration and tracking. Monitor grant accruals.
• Perform human resources function: coordinate recruitment, new hire orientation, and review process, provide general information to staff related to HR policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate office space planning, computer and fixtures requirements.

· Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in financial administration, financial analysis, accounting or related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills; excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Mastery of personal computer concepts and software applications, particularly Excel, database applications and accounting programs.
• Attention to detail, organization, diligence and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Please send a cover letter and resume as attachments to voters@tpl.org with the subject line “Finance Manager.”

No phone calls please.

City of Lawrence (www.ci.lawrence.ma.us) / Lawrence, MA

Various Positions -- May 8, 2006 deadline

TITLE: Housing Manager

DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department

PAY GRADE: $60,000 - $70,000

UNION : SEIU, Grant Funded

Duties: Oversees the City's policies and programs to create and preserve both market and affordable housing. Employee is responsible for managing employees and work flow to achieve specific goals in activities related to several housing programs in the City. Performs all other related work as required.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Planning and implementation of the City of Lawrence's housing programs, including the Lead Abatement Program, Housing Rehabilitation program, First-Time Homebuyer Education and Financial Assistance programs

2. Responsible for City work on the Continuum of Care, including McKinney-Vento Grants. This work will include application preparation, HMIS, project tracking and monitoring

3. Manage HOME investment in housing development, formulate and analyze pro-formas for said developments

4. Formulation of new housing policies and strategies,

5. Coordinates with government agencies, local non-profit organizations, lenders and community groups and works to create effective public/private partnerships.

6. Assists with the administration of grant and program compliance-monitoring efforts, including environmental review, CAPER, IDIS and performance measurement where appropriate.

7. Assists in collection of housing information for inclusion in housing database.

8. Liaison with relevant federal, state, and local agencies as well as elected and appointed officials and other city departments including the Lawrence Housing Authority. Oversees the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development's subsidized inventory of housing units under Chapter 40B.

9. Tracks program budgets to ensure appropriate spending levels. Prepares and disseminates information relative to the disposition of city-owned properties. Responsible for new program development, including research, grant applications, program design and implementation.

10. Responsible for developing educational and other technical assistance to local non-profit community housing development organization to build internal capacity. Analyzes housing development proposals by for-profit and non-profit developers. Assists community service agencies with organizational development, program implementation and grant applications.

11. Ensure financial spending is within budget, and meets eligibility requirements of various federal, state and local programs.

Qualifications: Employee must have a Master's degree and (5) Five to (7) seven years of experience in assisted housing programs, Housing Development or other related public agency, budget preparation and management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior management/supervisory experience strongly desired. Proficiency in the English and Spanish language desired.

Posting Date: April 25, 2006

Deadline: May 8, 2006

TITLE: Community Development Manager

DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department

PAY GRADE: $60,000 - $70,000

UNION : SEIU Grant Funded

Duties: Oversees policies and programs for community development and neighborhood revitalization. Employee is responsible for managing employees and workflow to achieve specific goals in