Affordable Housing Project Developer I - Atlanta

At Mercy Housing , our mission is to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

We are currently looking for a Project Developer I to lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing.


The ideal candidate will be able to complete work independently and have experience submitting low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) applications.


This position is hybrid-eligible.

Pay: $80,000-90,000 annually, dependent on experience.


Benefits

• Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (free dental plan option available) and vision insurance
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• 403b + match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours off each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours off the business day before a holiday)
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid parental & caregiver leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance options

Duties

• Review sites or projects for potential development of new construction, complexes for potential acquisition, or potential re-syndication opportunities.
• Lead others in the application process and fully navigate through Mercy's approval process. Engages and solves issues directly with internal/external parties.
• Prepare feasibility or project analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identification of needs, project risks, property rehabilitation needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
• Execute job tasks (duties) with final review by Project Developer II or higher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Certification in Real Estate Development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.
• Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

This is a brief description summarizing the abilities and skills needed for the position.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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