Mt. Vernon Manor CDC - Community Development Coordinator

Mt. Vernon Manor CDC (MVM) is seeking a Community Development Coordinator, who will work with MVM’s Executive Director, Deputy Director, and partner organizations to advance equitable growth and development.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

Real Estate Development and Stewardship (~70% of Job)

• Under the supervision of Executive Director, manage the day-to-day of MVM’s real estate development initiatives (including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, shared-equity homeownership, and mixed-use projects)
• Oversee all operations for MVM’s shared-equity program
• Support Executive Director in stewarding existing rental developments
• Support Executive Director in strategically planning future developments

On a regular basis, these tasks involve: researching, applying for, and managing affordable housing funding opportunities; pursuing the acquisition of properties from public agencies and the private market; reviewing budgets, architectural plans, and operating documents; interfacing with consultants, contractors, funders, public officials; and managing programmatic compliance among our shared-equity homebuyers and homeowners.

Greenspace Enhancement and Support (~20% of Job)

• Support the volunteer-led Mantua Urban Peace Garden in its internal governance and external operations
• Provide administrative support to Executive Director and Land Care team regarding the maintenance and beautification of vacant land

Local and Regional Advocacy (~10% of Job)

• Participate in local/regional coalitions and conferences supporting the preservation and expansion of affordable housing, greenspace, and equitable community development
• Nurture relationships with peer affordable housing and civic organizations
• Maintain awareness of local and regional policy updates related to areas of work

Skills and Qualifications:

The best candidate will be an organized project manager who is knowledgeable and passionate about equitable community development. To that end, we are seeking someone with:

• Great interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OneDrive programs
• Strong ability to manage complex projects
• Keen attention to detail
• Eagerness to problem solve
• Willingness to take initiative
• Commitment to supporting and empowering low-income BIPOC communities, and to the preservation of affordable housing more broadly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, community-based environment
• At least one of the following:

-Experience working for or with a Community Development Corporation

-Experience interacting with the Philadelphia Land Bank, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, or another PA-based real estate agency

-A certification related to real estate development

-A housing or equitable development research or advocacy background

-Experience developing real estate, personally or professionally

Compensation and Hiring Details:

This position has a starting salary between $65,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with room for career growth. Benefits include (optional) health, dental, and vision insurance with 50% coverage from MVM, 13 days PTO (probably increasing soon), paid sick and parental leave, holiday closures, and funds for professional development.

This position is principally in-person, with some flexibility for remote work. Physical requirements include 6-8 hours of computer-based work per day. MVM aims to support all staff members with physical and scheduling accommodations to the best of our ability, including through hybrid work. As a small, tight-knit team, we strive to provide comfortable conditions for independent and collaborative work.

MVM is dedicated to supporting the professional development of historically marginalized folks. We encourage anyone who meets at least 80% of the qualifications/preferred skill descriptions above to apply to this position— we are happy to discuss workarounds for gaps in the outlined qualifications. MVM is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, immigrants, and people from low-income backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Mantua and from people with personal affordable housing experience.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, list of references, and relevant writing sample (if you have one) to emma@mvmcdc.org with subject line “Community Development Coordinator Position.” Examples of a relevant writing sample include a grant application or report, a community-development related blog post, a real estate portfolio, etc. If you do not have a relevant writing sample, that will not prejudice you in this process—please just let us know! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. Anticipated (but flexible) start date: Between June 10th-June 17th.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19104