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Project Specialist

The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness is seeking to add a skilled Project Specialist to our team. The position will remain open until the appropriate candidate is identified and hired.

For a full job description and application instructions, click here.

El Centro Hispano Positions

El Centro Hispano (ECH) is a grassroots community based organization dedicated to strengthening the Latino community and improving the quality of life of Latino residents in Durham, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. We accomplish our mission through service, education and community organizing.

Our team operates in a dynamic, open and hands-on environment that generates real world change. El Centro Hispano develops educational, health, service and youth programs as well as leadership and economic development initiatives in collaboration with other communities and groups. 

• Development Director

Summary of Responsibilities: The Development Director will ensure that the overall financial health of the organization is sound by devising and implementing creative methods of fundraising and managing multiple revenue sources responsibly. Additionally, the Development Director will work closely with the organization’s directors to facilitate the adoption of fundraising activities. He/she will also network with the outside community to support the growth of ECH.

• Finance Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities: Perform multiple duties related to the accounting functions of the organization to ensure, together with the Executive Director, responsible financial reporting within established deadlines and under limited supervision. Share mutually interactive tasks with the administrative team.

• Health Program Director

Primary Program: El Centro Hispano’s Health Program is a comprehensive community health program that seeks to improve health outcomes within the Durham Latino community through community outreach, one-on-one education, inter-agency collaboration, development of health education campaigns and health sector cultural competency training. Currently, the Health Program focuses on the following areas of health: HIV/STD, Breast Cancer Education and Prevention, Stroke Education, Prevention and Awareness, and access to care. 

To apply for any of these positions, the interested party must send their resume and cover letter to jhernandez@elcentronc.org. 

Executive Director - RIC

Mission Statement
Reinvestment in Communities (RIC) commits itself to provide affordable housing opportunities for lower-income individuals and families and to equip them with the tools that will instill greater self-determination and achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.

Organization Statement Of Purpose
Our main purpose is to help fulfill the goal of increased affordable housing for households whose income is 50% or less of Area Median Income through construction, rehabilitation, and rental/rental assistance as well as provide housing support to increase self-help skills for program participants.  Our main focus participant is lower income persons who are elderly, have special needs and the homeless.  Our secondary purpose is to partner with other organizations in order to increase the capacity of the non-profit community to provide housing and services to lower-income individuals and families, those with special needs, the elderly and homeless persons.     

Position: Executive Director/ CEO   Part-time
Responsible to: Board of Directors
Hours of Operations: Monday thru Thursday  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(or alternate hours as may be required)
Salary range: $40,000 –$45,000  DOE

Position responsible to the Board of Directors for successful management of the organization(s) including program, financial and project development.  Associated organizations and/or programs are:  RIC Supportive Housing-Willow & Boyce Sts., RIC Cherokee St., RIC Management Services, RIC Redbud Apts. & RIC Lincolnton Apts. (and others as may be developed.) 

Resume with references should be mailed to:

Board Search Committee
Reinvestment in Communities of Gaston County, Inc.
PO Box 2466
Gastonia, NC  28053-2466

Search open until position filled.

Team Leader Home Ownership Development - NCHFA

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting state Agency and our mission is to create affordable housing opportunities whose needs are not met by the market. 

Main Objectives:   Leads professional team charged with: (1) the design, development, implementation and management of home ownership development and homebuyer assistance programs; (2) providing guidance to organizations applying for funding and managing projects under home ownership programs;  (3) program marketing, training, monitoring, compliance, tracking and reporting; and (4) supporting, and developing capacity within home ownership service-delivery systems. 

Education and Experience:  A degree in urban planning, public administration, community development or a related field, and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience managing multiple housing programs, is required. Post-graduate studies preferred. Experience in housing development, homebuyer assistance programs and financial analysis of housing projects is essential. Experience with federally funded housing programs (HOME, CDBG, NSP etc.) is essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Thorough knowledge of community development, neighborhood revitalization, single-family housing development including: residential real estate finance; project design, staffing and management; building systems; energy-efficiency and green building; housing and building codes; mortgage finance; knowledge of federal, state, and local housing programs; program monitoring and evaluation techniques; substantial knowledge of database design and spreadsheet programming/form building; excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking; knowledge of management practices and leadership skills for motivating and directing professional and technical staff and engendering cooperation in colleagues in other business groups and organizations. Must be skilled in conducting efficient and productive meetings. Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet research. 

For details on how to apply by mail or online, please visit www.nchfa.com.  Choose the "About Us" section and "Employment" 

Compensation:  $48,654 - $64,778 - $80,901

Director of NC IPL

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light is seeking an outstanding leader to direct its work with faith communities to address global warming and its solutions. NC IPL is a program of the North Carolina Council of Churches, an ecumenical organization of judicatories and congregations working for social justice and Christian unity. NC IPL is also one of 38 state affiliates of the national Interfaith Power & Light campaign, an interfaith ministry devoted to a religious response to global warming.

The Director of NC IPL is employed as a Program Associate of the NC Council of Churches reporting to the Council’s Executive Director. The Director of NC IPL is responsible for the overall management and development of NC IPL. Responsibilities include administration; financial management; fund raising; development and implementation of education, outreach, and advocacy programs; communications; work with coalitions; and steering committee relations.

The selection process will remain open until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

For more information on the position, click here.

To apply, send résumé and writing sample to nccofc@nccouncilofchurches.org or to 27 Horne St., Raleigh, NC 27607. Those who apply by e-mail will receive e-mail confirmation of receipt.

Real Estate Asset Maintenance Specialist

Community Home Trust, a private non-profit located in Carrboro, NC, is seeking a Real Estate Asset Maintenance Specialist to support its portfolio of almost 200 inclusionary affordable homes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, job costing, and managing multiple rehabilitation or asset maintenance projects. This job is fast paced, challenging, and diverse. Most of the work involves ongoing property maintenance issues and interfacing with vendors to repair, maintain and enhance our property portfolio. This position writes job specifications and scopes of work, secures bids through a professional bid process, and manages and monitors the work of outside contracted vendors. This position spends more time in the office than out of it. The Specialist interfaces with homebuyers and homeowners on a regular basis, and teaches maintenance classes to new homeowners.  Position requires a minimum of two years professional education and training, four years progressively responsible construction management experience, and strong computer skills, including Excel and property management software. If you have excellent written and oral communication skills and want to work with one of the region's most respected affordable housing homeownership programs, then we want to hear from you. Please send your resume to abadrock@communityhometrust.org or fax to 919-968-4030. Please no phone calls at this time. Candidate review begins immediately. See our website, www.communityhometrust.org for more information about our organization.

Housing Specialist

Partners Ending Homelessness works to encourages public understanding of the causes and conditions of homelessness and lead a strong and stable system of care for individuals and families to reduce homelessness in Guilford County. We believe that through strong partnerships and a coordinated effort on the part of businesses, social service agencies, the faith community and all citizens, Guilford County will be a community that ends homelessness. Partners Ending Homelessness is a groundbreaking organization that includes over 200 community partners that work to generate housing, strengthen prevention and supportive service efforts, and increase coordination, collaboration and access through the continuum of care in our community. The partnership is responsible for actively implementing, evaluating and updating Guilford County’s Ten Year Plan to end homelessness.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning & Project Implementation

• Serve as Lead Agency in “Key Program” for local Housing Support Communities/Referral Networks to ensure DMH/DD/SAS tenants have the support services they need in addition to the affordable housing.
• Serve as the lead agency in Housing 400 Initiative (funded by General Assembly this fiscal year) local Housing Support Committees/Referral Networks to ensure DMS/DD/SAS tenants access the affordable housing and support services they need.
• Assist with the Provider Coalition (CoC) to ensure DMH/DD/SAS tenants access the affordable housing and support services they need
• Represent the agency at the four annual meetings of Housing Specialists that are offered by the DMH/DD/SAS housing Coordinator
• Facilitate the Discharge Planning Community Partnership Action Team
• Work with other agencies to identify and secure housing and support service funding opportunities from private, city, county, state and federal sources

Assessment & Data Collection

• Develop and annually update a Strategic Housing Plan that includes an inventory of local, existing housing for DMH/DD/SAS consumers; strategies for filling the gap between existing housing and housing needs; barriers to implementing those strategies; and means for assessing implementation of the Strategic Housing Plan
• Develop and maintain an internal wait list for consumer referrals to housing resources that have referral relationships with the LME
• Community education Technical Assistance and Training
• Educate consumers, families and service providers on accessing and maintaining affordable housing regarding the NC landlord-Tenant and Fair Housing laws and negotiating reasonable accommodations
• Develop training workshops and resources to ensure access to safe, decent, and affordable housing for everyone in Guilford County

Relationship Building

• Develop a positive working relationship with local public housing authorities and HUD Section 8 administrating agencies and to improve access and increase the supply of these resources
• Cultivate relationships with CHIN, NC Housing Coalition, NAEH, ICHP, Guilford Center
• Establish partnerships with other local, affordable housing and MH/DD/SAS advocates
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in partnership with other team members as well as work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills; multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings as needed
• Demonstrated success working across both public and private sectors and building productive relationships
• Understanding of how policy is influenced at a federal, state and local level
• Strategic thinking and understanding system impacts of actions/decisions
• Understanding of the Continuum of Care process and the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
• Understanding of federal partners, including HUD and HHS, as well as their funding processes

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, nonprofit management, public policy or related field required/Masters Degree preferred.

To Apply: Email resume, cover letter and list of at least three references (minimum one professional) with “Housing Specialist” in the subject line to info@PartnersEndingHomelessness.org. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Partners Ending Homelessness is an equal opportunity employer.

New Media Director

NC Policy Watch is seeking a New Media Director to join its communications team and expand the project’s timely reporting and analysis of important issues facing North Carolina. This position will focus on all aspects of online and social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and YouTube.

Responsibilities include, among other things, generating original content and commentaries; frequently updating websites and blogs with original material, cross-posts and links from other sources; assisting less-“tech-savvy” colleagues and allies; and helping to develop and coordinate a network of progressive bloggers and online commentators.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest and experience in online media; at least two years of experience with dynamic websites, driving traffic with social media, video and audio editing, and website construction and management; excellent written and oral skills; high energy; and a deep commitment to social, economic and political justice.

The Justice Center offers a casual work environment, committed and inspired co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits, including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, twelve holidays, free parking in downtown Raleigh, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, 100% paid high quality medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position will remain open until filled. 

The Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) as a single PDF file that has your name in its title. Your email should have “New Media Director” in the subject line and be sent to hr@ncjustice.org.

Genesis Home seeks candidates for a full-time Director of Programming.

Genesis Home works to end homelessness for families with children and for young adults by providing housing and supportive services to foster independence. Since 1989, the agency has provided a safe, stable place where families can come together, rebuild their lives, and prepare for permanent housing in the community.

Genesis Home has been serving families in Durham for 21 years and is working to strengthen its ability to support families moving out of homelessness.  Agency case management and programming is focused on strengthening the abilities of families to manage the multiple responsibilities and challenges of housing, work, family relationships, finances, and health with the ultimate goal of promoting family self-sufficiency. The Director of Programming will supervise and support three full-time and seven part-time staff members of the case management team, assuring that the team works collaboratively with shelter residents to set goals and learn skills directly related to housing stability and retention. A key responsibility of the Director of Programming will be leading staff and board members in a collaborative planning process to identify ways to continue building on Genesis Home’s strengths and addressing the gaps in its current service delivery model. The Director will be responsible for the delivery of effective programming and continuous quality improvement consistent with the strategic direction of the agency. The Director of Programming will maintain compliance with all regulatory/funding requirements associated with housing services and assure the facility is secure and safe for all residents. The new hire may also have therapeutic responsibilities associated with program clients displaying MH/SA/DD-related disabilities.

Genesis Home seeks a Program Director with the following attributes:

• College degree and at least five years of progressively responsible work experience with homeless families or a similar population are required. A graduate degree is desired but not required.
• Experience with program design and evaluation.
• Strong commitment to and passion for the mission of Genesis Home.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead staff in a way that is empowering and committed to staff development.
• Experience and familiarity with the issues facing homeless families.
• Knowledge of local resources available to families and children.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to culturally diverse staff and residents.
• Experience with service strategies related to mental health treatment, substance abuse and recovery.
• Ability to work as part of a team of service providers.
• Experience with programmatic reporting. Prior experience in preparing HUD and ESG reports is desired but not required.
• Flexible, creative, and possessing a sense of humor.
• Basic computer literacy including proficiency with MS Office software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, both orally and in writing is desired but not required. 

More detailed information about Genesis Home is available at our website: www.genesishome.org. 

The position requires the ability to work evening hours and some weekends to address client and programmatic needs. Flexible work scheduling arrangements may be negotiated if a job offer is extended. The salary range for this position is comparable to other direct service organizations of our size.  Salary will start at $45,000+ depending on experience, salary history and educational attainment. 

Review of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé outlining experience and skills, and references via email to ryan@genesishome.org .  No calls please. Genesis Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Project Development Officer - Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC) Raleigh, North Carolina

The Acquisitions and Underwriting Department's function is to precipitate and admit low-income housing, historic tax credit, and New Markets Tax Credits projects to equity funds managed by CAHEC with the quality and quantity of investments that meet the underwriting and investment criteria of CAHEC and its investors. The Project Development Officer will analyze, evaluate, structure and formulate recommendations regarding investment in complex real estate investment transactions. In addition, the position requires excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Major responsibilities include:

• Establish new and maintain existing relationships with developers, allocating agency staff and other participants in the affordable housing industry throughout the company's geographic area of operations and/or in an assigned territory.
• Seek potential investments through networking, cold-calling, participation and leadership in workshops and meetings held by housing finance agencies, trade associations, etc.
• Develop an advanced level of expertise in tax credit programs of states within assigned territory through monitoring rules, regulations, critical dates and attendance at relevant conferences and hearings within those states.
• Collect and interpret relevant data necessary for project financial modeling.
• Utilizing both existing templates and development of special purpose spreadsheets, perform complex financial modeling of projects under consideration for investment.
• Determine project financial feasibility and formulate alternative financial structures to enhance feasibility. •Coordinate, with project development team and CAHEC staff, the collection, dissemination, review and correction of due diligence materials.
• Review due diligence materials and make sound judgments based on an accurate understanding of real estate transactions, corporate and partnership legal and taxation issues, financing, market and demographic analysis, and basic design principles and construction practices.
• Request and review for completeness and accuracy, documentation required subsequent to project closings in conjunction with counsel and Asset Management Department, as appropriate.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as real estate, finance, business, city planning, or economics required. Master's degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of one year's experience in real estate, finance or investment modeling or advanced relevant education and training. Direct experience and knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits preferred. Additional Skills: Must be proficient with MS Excel and MS Word. Must possess a basic understanding of real estate development, construction, corporate and partnership legal and taxation issues, financial management principles and property management principles and practices, including specific requirements for low-income housing tax credits. Must possess the ability to analyze and develop complex financial models. Must be able to perform site visits, including the thorough investigation of undeveloped sites and those under construction. Salary: Commensurate with education, experience, and job performance. Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, vacation, and company-matched 401(k) plan. Please see the CAHEC website at www.cahec.com for a complete job description and application.