Description

For the past 20 years, Partners Southeast (Partners) has sought to use affordable housing as a vehicle to make a measurable impact in Education, Economic Opportunities, and Health & Wellness in communities throughout the Southeast. As the non-profit development arm of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority, Partners creates impactful economic opportunities by making strategic investments in Housing, People, and Neighborhoods. Partners is a growing organization with a development portfolio that includes approximately 1,000 units in various stages of development.

Job Summary

The Real Estate Development Project Coordinator is part of a development team, and as such must possess the ability to work well on group projects, but also must be prepared to work independently.

The Ideal candidate:

• An independent thinker, driven, reliable, and highly organized individual.
• Detail oriented individual who wants to be an integral part of a growing and highly efficient team, with the energy and passion to contribute daily. 
• Problem solver that is eager to learn and increase skills
• Enjoys challenging and/or difficult tasks
• Professional communication and appearance
• Extremely punctual and dependable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Enjoys helping people find solutions 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively while meeting tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with excellent anticipation and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, act independently, and be resourceful.
• Demonstrated personal excellence and strong work ethic.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle urgent priorities quickly and confidently. 

Typical Tasks

Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Communicating regularly with team members about goals and tasks
• Coordination of permitting and entitlement process
• Reviewing property audits and financial statements, tax returns, and compliance documentation
• Utilizing asset management tools to assess property risk and health
• Identifying grants and RFP/RFQ opportunities, spearheading written responses and submissions
• Researching development activity and policies to remain apprised of potential project opportunities and impacts
• Maintaining project schedules, budgets, and files
• Analyze funding applications for affordable housing transactions. These funding applications include (but not limited to): Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), CDBG, HOME, and FHLB Affordable Housing Program (AHP). 
• Assist in all aspects of the real estate development activities from predevelopment to project closeout.
• Formulate strategies to secure financing from funding sources such as federal, state and local sources.
• Prepare various applications, exhibits and submissions 
• Review development and construction budgets
• Interpret, land use, zoning and entitlement laws
• Communicate with federal, state and local officials regarding community development activities and opportunities.
• Maintain Partners Southeast and BR Choice websites
• Provide administrative support on development projects including preparing materials for meeting an coordination of workflows. 
• Deliver and pick-up various materials.
• Process annual membership dues/invoices
• Engage with community residents and clients with professional and supportive demeanor.
• Review legal documentation and operating agreements
• Maintain various Excel spreadsheets for tracking purposes 
• Communicating regularly with team members about goals and tasks
• Collaborating with team members and consultants on day-to-day requests
• Maintaining project schedules, budgets, and files
• Collect, review, analyze and share data
• Prepare and present reports to team members
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

A high school diploma with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area work experience is required. An Associate and/or Undergraduate degree is preferred. Must poses a valid driver’s license and ability to travel between jobsites.