Real Estate Development Associate

Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) seeks a community-focused Real Estate Development Associate. This position reports to the Real Estate Manager and will be responsible for a variety of community-based Real Estate Development and re-development projects.

ABOUT US

Africatown Community Land Trust is working for community ownership of land in the Central District. This can support the cultural and economic thriving of people who are part of the African diaspora in the Greater Seattle area. The Africatown Community Land Trust board is comprised of Real Estate professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, business professionals and long-time community members from the Central District.

MISSION

To acquire, develop, and steward land in Greater Seattle to empower & preserve the Black Community.

VISION

Vibrant and thriving black communities through land ownership.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Real Estate Development Associate is an entry level professional position, that will take on increased responsibilities and become progressively more self-directed as skills and knowledge increase. The successful candidate will be proactive in learning about low-income housing development, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be a solid team contributor. They will possess outstanding communication skills and have an ability to delve into technical details (plans, surveys, title reports, etc.) as required and make collaborative recommendations to the Real Estate Development Team. The candidate should be capable of working in an environment with continually changing priorities and objectives.

Typical duties may include:

• Responsible for collaborating with other members of the Real Estate Development team;
• Works closely with the Development Team and Consultants (architects, engineers, title company, geotechnical firms, contractor, etc.) to monitor and expedite the Development process;
• Cost tracking and analysis related to project costs;
• Updates of development schedules and identifying project slippage;
• Facilitates and actively participates in project development meetings;
• Coordination of contracts and payments;
• Coordination of reporting requirements for existing grants and other public-private partnerships;
• Scheduling meetings and conference calls as directed and prepare meeting materials;
• Ensures that site files are organized, maintained, and updated. Also, maintains standard forms and templates;
• Some local travel may be required;
• Participation in industry functions as requested.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years' experience in Low income or affordable housing Real Estate transactions, commercial Real Estate, urban planning, Engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and education in finance, Real Estate, urban planning, or related field;
• Strong communication, written, verbal and tactical skills;
• Experience developing reports and compliance information in accordance with HUD standards;
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, social media, and
• search engines;
• Ability to communicate respectfully, easily, and well with people of all social and
• cultural backgrounds, ages, and experience levels;
• Contributes to creating a work and learning environment and culture that is
• positive, inclusive, and committed to serving the needs of the community;
• Ability to maintain discretion, particularly when dealing with constituents in the community;
• Flexible, adaptable, positive attitude. Open to feedback and willing to learn new
• tools and techniques;
• Ability to travel within the Greater Seattle area;
• Ability to lift equipment (up to 30 lbs.);
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years' experience developing reports and compliance information in accordance with HUD and Policies and agreements;
• Master's degree in finance, Real Estate, urban planning, or related field;
• Desire to learn geographic information systems;
• Project Management certification.