Affordable Housing Project Management Assistant - Housing Department

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Housing Department's mission is to provide quality affordable housing and a pathway to self-sufficiency. To fulfill this mission, the City of Phoenix Housing Department is responsible for the implementation of the City Council-approved Housing Phoenix Plan (HPP) through its Affordable Housing Division. The HPP includes a goal to increase the overall supply of market, workforce, and affordable housing units through the implementation of nine policy initiatives.

The Affordable Housing Division is responsible for meeting the Plans short-term, long-term and ongoing policy objectives through amending city ordinances to encourage increased housing development, enhancing public and private partnerships, establishing new programs to promote and sustain affordable housing, in addition to redeveloping city-owned property with affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Division seeks an enthusiastic, detail oriented, and high-performing individual to fill a Project Management Assistant position to support and assist the Affordable Housing team with the implementation of the HPP.

This position assists and provides support to meet HPP timeline and performance objectives; assists in the advocacy for housing with internal and external partners through the facilitation, completion, and presentation of HPP related research; interacts with private and non-profit developers and their staff as well as representatives of other City departments involved in HPP initiatives; tracks and reports on development project updates; drafts and submits quarterly reports; and ensures excellent customer service. This position requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and interpret information accurately. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Housing Director, Housing Manager, or Project Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with projects that support the implementation of the nine Housing Phoenix Plan (HPP) initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings for HPP teams, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
• Maintain organized project documentation such as work plans, timelines, progress updates, and communication logs.
• Support the preparation of materials for City Council briefings, committee updates, and public-facing reports on HPP progress.
• Monitor project milestones and provide timely updates to management on potential delays or issues.
• Track key performance indicators related to HPP initiatives and assist with preparing related reports.
• Assist with city-owned land Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including site due diligence, community outreach, and scope development.
• Support contract administration tasks, including monitoring requirements, preparing reports, and coordinating with City departments and non-profit and private development partners.
• Conduct research; gather, organize, analyze, and summarize data; and prepare written reports of findings.
• Assist with education and outreach efforts to communicate HPP accomplishments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage public inquiries related to HPP initiatives and ensure timely, professional responses.
• Provide administrative support for the Affordable Housing portfolio and other HPP program activities as needed.
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of the Housing Phoenix Plan and affordable housing programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional customer service skills and demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relations with both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of project coordination, scheduling, and documentation.
• Ability to analyze data, track metrics, and prepare clear reports.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic land use, zoning, or planning concepts.
• Familiarity with affordable housing funding sources such as HOME, CDBG, or LIHTC.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency in research and report writing for management.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $60,028.80 - $97,780.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $60,028.80 - $76,627.20 annually.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in governmental research, urban development, finance or public administration.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, economics or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience supporting contract or grant compliance activities.
• Experience preparing materials for public meetings, community outreach, or stakeholder presentations.
• Experience assisting with procurement processes, particularly RFP development or coordination.
• Experience supporting affordable housing, community development, or land development projects.
• Experience working in a municipal government, housing agency, or public-sector environment.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience monitoring program budgets.
• Experience writing and submitting comprehensive reports.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating program activities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data.
• Experience conducting community outreach and education.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 10, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Project Management Assistant, JC:08630, ID# 61839, 05/26/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007

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