This position coordinates strategic affordable housing development projects and initiatives collaboratively with a high-performing, energetic, fun, and diverse team.

 A successful candidate will need: 

• A commitment to public service and contributing to positive community solutions
• Significant experience with affordable housing policy, development finance, and underwriting
• A strong desire to achieve results, along with the persistence and knowledge needed to move affordable housing projects through various Town and community processes
• Proven ability to identify, analyze and negotiate development opportunities and manage projects from start to finish
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills that will foster strong partnerships and effective teamwork with developers, community partners, and staff
• An innovative and collaborative mindset

Working for the Town of Chapel Hill

 The Town of Chapel Hill is committed to talent development and will provide professional development opportunities to help employees build the portfolio of technical skills and experiences needed to advance their careers. Chapel Hill is a multicultural university town where a dynamic downtown and networked community inspire connections, innovation, technology, discovery, learning, and the arts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management, and oversight of affordable housing development projects on Town-owned land through public-private partnerships
• Identify and analyze potential affordable housing development opportunities and methods to increase and preserve the inventory of affordable housing serving a range of income levels, consistent with the Council’s goals
• Successfully select, manage and work collaboratively with development partners, outside consultants, legal counsel, and technical experts 
• Serve as a liaison between affordable housing applicants and the Planning Department to support projects navigating the Town’s development review process 
• Implement the Town’s inclusionary housing policies, working closely with market-rate residential developers to develop affordable housing proposals and monitor compliance once projects are approved
• Collaborate with team members to create and implement special projects and policies related to affordable housing
• Write communications, reports, and plans for Town staff, Council, Advisory Boards, and the public
• Provide staff support to Town Advisory Boards, affordable housing committees, and cross-departmental Town teams
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May require supervision of interns.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment

 The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk in an office environment. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. Hybrid work may be permitted.
 
 Knowledge of:

• Affordable housing development and finance
• Affordable housing and community development policies and programs
• Land use planning practices 
• Resources available for housing development projects, at local, state, and federal levels 
• Best practices and local government solutions related to: affordable and mixed-income housing development, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, and affordable housing development incentives 

Ability to:

• Effectively manage complex projects 
• Review, analyze, and create financial pro-formas detailing the feasibility of affordable housing projects and the need for gap financing 
• Gather, analyze and interpret community data to provide context on need and impact of housing activities
• Manage workload with great organization, initiative, attention to detail and follow-through
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
• Use a computer and various word processing and database software applications, including Excel, Word

• Work creatively within a regulation-driven, local government context 
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT (Responsibility, Equity, Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Communication, and Teamwork)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

 Education
 A bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, public administration, public policy, planning, business, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.

 Experience
 At least 3 years of demonstrated experience with affordable housing development is desired, including project feasibility, financing, and impact evaluation.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations A valid NC driver's and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.