About Community Housing Network

Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing homes for people in need through proven strategies of homeless prevention, housing assistance, affordable housing development, community education, advocacy, and referrals. Since 2001, CHN has served as the leading housing resource nonprofit organization in southeast Michigan and serves thousands of families and individuals annually who are facing homelessness, people with disabilities, low-income households, and other vulnerable Michigan residents. 

Community Housing Network is Opening Doors and Transforming Lives through a work environment dedicated to empowering a work/life balance success through our Core Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation and Passion. 

CHN is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness which includes:

• Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to provide better services for participants and staff. 
• Utilizing a trauma informed approach to build rapport with vulnerable populations. 
• Making available educational resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all the while providing a platform for conversation.

Community Housing Network provides excellent employment opportunities with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. All full-time employees enjoy a rich package of benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Products: Aflac, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Medical Leave Time

Community Housing Network is an equal-opportunity employer recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace and honored as a Crain’s Cool Place to Work. 

Real Estate Development Associate

Department: Real Estate

Reports to: Real Estate Development Project Manager

Employment Status Classification: Full-Time Salary; Exempt

Salary Range: $33,280.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Job Description Summary:

The Real Estate Development Associate (REDA) position supports the smooth and efficient completion of projects and developments by the Real Estate Development Team. This is accomplished by prioritizing, organizing, and tracking tasks assigned to all members of the team, and coordinating with external partners to ensure timely execution of deliverables.

The Real Estate Development Associate position is responsible for coordinating a range of real estate activities related to the acquisition, development, and management of both affordable housing, mixed-income housing, and multi-use properties within the Real Estate development team. 

Essential Functions - Individual:

• Maintain/update rolling agenda for regular team meetings
• Track and update the progress of ongoing projects in the Zoho project management system
• Review and approve invoices in the PaperSave Accounts Payable system
• Maintain hard-copy paper document filing system
• Update monthly energy usage data in EnergyStar Portfolio Manager for developments with Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) Certification
• Maintain basic records for development entities and partnerships including requesting Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) and updating entity roster, entity maps, and entity narratives
• Take and distribute meeting minutes from annual entity meetings, regular team meetings, and other meetings requiring documentation
• Take and distribute notes from regular project update calls with contractors, architects, and other development team members
• Receive, review, and process change orders for projects under construction
• Request documents and certificates from State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department (LARA)
• Work with utility providers to obtain will-serve letters and coordinate transfers and establishment of services
• Work with property management partners to obtain insurance quotes/certificates
• Assist with financing due diligence and closing preparation for new developments
• Serve as Realcomp Agency Administrator
• Filing documents with the appropriate city, county, and state departments
• Maintain property tax log, obtain missing bills and resolve incorrect bills with the respective taxing authorities
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions - Team:

• Coordinate public events including groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, community outreach, etc. in collaboration with the Fund Development team
• Assist with preparation, assembly, and submission of funding and gap financing applications 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous housing and/or real estate development experience preferred but not required
• Detail oriented to ensure that critical tasks essential to long-term success are met on deadline and accurately
• Strong organizational and analytical skills along with proven problem-solving abilities and successful project management track record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, managing multiple ongoing priorities and organizing time efficiently and effectively while meeting required deadlines
• Ability to remain collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven in the face of obstacles, program modifications and adversity
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs
• Valid drivers license
• Access to reliable transportation
• Personal automobile coverage limits minimum: Bodily Injury $100,000 each person, $300,000 each occurrence Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence

• Certifications: Possession of or the ability to become a Notary Public.

Travel

CHN reserves the right to require a motor vehicle record check with respect to any employee where driving is an essential function of the position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Primary functions of this job are sedentary; occasionally this position may require activities of commuting to the Corporate office and property developments, attending off-site meetings, and attending trainings or organizational events.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.