Development Coordinator

About Lincoln Avenue Communities 

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)—a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.

As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 30 states. Our growing portfolio—more than 180+ properties and 30,000+ homes—reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.

LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.

About This Role 

LAC is seeking a Development Coordinator (NOTE: We are open to senior-level candidates with 3+ years of experience as well) to join our experienced team of real estate professionals who manage the development of affordable multi-family rental properties. LAC has a robust development pipeline and an aggressive plan to grow its national portfolio. The Development Coordinator will provide additional capacity to the company's development and transactions team. This role is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional familiar with all the critical steps in closing real estate acquisitions and developments. 

The Development Coordinator will support the execution of our Regional Project Partner’s development plans through the closing of each transaction. The Development Coordinator will support a lean team and be involved in all aspects of the transaction process through collaboration with third-party partners, the Finance team, the Legal team, the Asset Management team, and the Construction team. The Development Coordinator will follow each property through its full development life cycle and contribute to on-time and efficient closings, while maximizing portfolio performance and gaining wisdom and best practices from each transaction. 

The role reports to the VP & Regional Project Partner of Development for the Midwest. 

We are seeking candidates who are located in the Madison, WI metropolitan area. Please be aware that although we currently do not have a regional office in this area, we prefer the individual in this role to reside in proximity to the manager for this position.

What You’ll Do 

• Track development approval timelines & coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure all due diligence is complete and received in a timely manner. Work with financing partners and all consultants through site control until closing, while maintaining development schedules. 

• Coordinate financing applications, including LIHTC, RAD, HOME Funds, CDBG Funds, AHP Funds, and other funding sources as needed. 

• Coordinate financing checklists and keep internal reporting systems up to date (i.e., Dealpath, Smartsheets, etc.). 

• Ensure assumptions and precise documentation of any zoning, LIHTC application commitments, and financing applications. 

• Support the cross-vertical development team members with contract/proposal reviews, accounts payable coordination, and coordination with other third-party partners (i.e., architects, property management, insurance providers, general contractors, etc.).

• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned. 

What You Bring 

• Proficient in Excel 

• Detail and process-oriented with a drive to keep the development approvals on time 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while also comfortable interacting with and collaborating with internal and external partners. 

• Aptitude for creating strong internal relationships within LAC. Must be a strong collaborator among peer groups within the company. 

• Passionate and aligned with the company's double-bottom-line mission: generating appropriate returns for investors and managing great, stable communities for our residents. 

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of managing real estate closing and/or coordinating legal documents. 

• You should have proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain and track project milestones (e.g., managing closing checklists).

Your Education and Experience 

• Associate degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field, with a strong record of academic or professional achievement (e.g., experience as a lender, investor, or developer closing coordinator) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in housing development, investment, finance, or a related field.
• Experience preparing and submitting 4% or 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications is required.
• Candidates seeking consideration for a Senior-level position must have 3+ years of experience in housing development, investment, finance, or a related field, including LIHTC application experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat required.

What We Offer 

The expected base salary for the role is $85,000 - $95,000 depending on experience level. This represents the current range and is subject to change. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Our comprehensive total rewards package offers more than just a salary. Benefits include: 

• Performance-based bonuses 

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents 

• 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate vesting 

• Life and disability insurance 

• Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time 

• Paid parental leave 

• Employee referral incentives 

• Fun company and team-building events 

• Continuous learning and development opportunities 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

LAC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At LAC, we conform to the spirit and the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.