Development Project Associate

About The Community Builders (TCB)Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.The Development Associate role at TCBAre you a creative problem solver with a focus on positive outcomes? Do you enjoy working on tangible projects that make a financial and physical difference to the communities where we work? Do you bring a drive for results and a desire to make a real difference? As a Project Associate you will partner with more senior members of the Mid Atlantic development team in their role as point person for projects in Virginia and North Carolina. Additionally, the Project Associate may collaborate with TCB staff in other divisions, such as Property Management, Community Life, Asset Management, and Finance, to advance pipeline projects and deepen our resident-focused outcomes. You will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the development process, including due diligence, entitlements, regulatory approvals, financing, design, construction, and leasing, delivering quality projects on schedule and within budget. We seek candidates with the demonstrated ability and desire to:Solve problems creatively, with resourcefulness and tenacityWork collaboratively, maintaining rapport with both internal and external colleaguesActively participate as a team member, sharing new ideas and contributing to key initiativesSet appropriate deadlines and work within themContribute to a broad range of critical activities, from organizing responses to Requests for Proposals to representing the organization at community meetings and public forums/eventsUnderstand key risks and learn about strategies to avoid themWork passionately to make our vision of affordable housing for all a realitySupport deal closures that will provide quality housing for residents in needWhats in it for you professional developmentYou will build key skills as a Project Associate, with an opportunity to make a real difference as the team works through complex decisions. We look for individuals who can grow with TCB over time into more senior level development positions.You will work with a team of bright and dedicated individuals, whose creativity, persistence and get-it-done attitude make for an enriching work environment.TCB is part of a network of Americas leading national nonprofit developers and owners so we learn not just from our own experience, but our peers as well. We are involved in advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels, using our experience to help shape public policy.Heres what were looking forA passion for socially responsible real estate developmentStrong financial and analytical skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to audiences that are racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverseAbility to multi-task, handling multiple projects at once and consistently meeting deadlinesAdvanced skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Project (Adobe skills a plus)Bachelors degree with 1-3 years work experience in a related field or equivalenciesDirect experience/familiarity with affordable housing development is ideal but not requiredBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accrualsEmployer contributions to Health Savings AccountsCompany paid Life & Disability Insurance403(b) retirement plan with company matchTax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSAHospital & Critical Illness InsuranceConfidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramTCB is an equal opportunity employer.Department: Corporate Development Location: Chicago, IL