Overview:

We are seeking a Development Analyst to facilitate affordable housing development by assisting Project Managers in all development activities to bring life-changing housing to low-income residents. The Development Analyst will participate in and at times take the lead on various development activities on a variety of projects including: 1) sourcing projects via partnerships, RFPs and acquisitions; 2) driving projects to closing, balancing complex affordable financing structures and multiple stakeholders; 3) and ensuring that projects are both beneficial to their community and residents and financially profitable and viable.

The Development Analyst works cooperatively together with our in-house team members in development and construction and with third-party experts such as architects and engineers to assist in all the key elements of affordable housing development.

Duties:

• Assist with preparing and tracking predevelopment costs and budgets, compare to prior deals.
• Review underwriting and coordinate cash flow and budgets with actual or estimated costs and terms provided by government bodies, investors, or lenders.
• Seek out and complete RFP and RFQs for new projects aligning with MDG's strengths.
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed to communicate with clients and community stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers with determining scope of work and specs with architect and engineers and coordinate pricing.
• Provide support with creating and adhering to timeline outlining the development project and tracking design, funding and construction milestones.
• Attend industry networking and/or training events.
• Attend and assist with company events such as ground-breaking or ribbon cuttings.
• General administrative tasks such as printing drawings, legal documents, presentations, or proposals.
• Participate in project calls and take notes to memorialize and track discussion topics.
• On occasion may be required to work outside of the office at project sites to perform tasks such as taking photos, meeting residents, handing out documents or to deliver a proposal to a perspective client.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, Master/Grad Degree a plus.
• 6 months to 1 year of real estate or relevant experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook-Calendar.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding customer service skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, self-motivated and have the ability to prioritize tasks and projects with time constraints and limited direction.
• Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
• Must be a good culture fit: professional presence, open-minded, positive attitude and a team player.
• Have experience handling sensitive and confidential information and material.

Join us in this exciting opportunity as we expand our Development Team and make a difference in the lives of low-income residents!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 - $32.96 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Real Estate or relevant: 1 year (Required)
• Real Estate Development: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person