Project Development Coordinator

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral Bonus Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products

Givens Affordable Communities is hiring a Project Development Coordinator. The Project Development Coordinator must have personal initiative, a high level of organization, resourcefulness, and the ability to work collaboratively with public and private organizations and funders as they coordinate activities related to affordable and middle market senior housing development.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Executive Director of Affordable Communities to evaluate potential new projects in keeping with the Givens mission and strategic plan
• Assist in identifying priorities and political impacts of potential projects on the surrounding area
• Assist in generating budgets and pro forma to evaluate financial feasibility of potential projects
• Provide support in obtaining acquisition, construction and permanent financing for projects including LIHTC, HOME, and other funding applications
• Track invoices and submit construction draws for review in a timely and efficient manner while monitoring the actual and anticipated project sources and use over the construction period
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal, states and local funders, government agencies, community and neighborhood groups, development partners and industry professionals
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of real estate, business administration, finance, urban development, public administration, or related field is preferred
• Fair Housing and Section 504/ADA certification desired, or willing to obtain once hired
• At least 5 years’ experience in real estate development, affordable housing, urban planning, community planning, or related field. Affordable housing experience is preferred
• Strong organizational, financial, and analytical skills
• Ability to research various state, county and municipal requirements, review and/or proofread partnership agreements, promissory notes, escrow instructions, leases, contracts and other typed material for; contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors 
• Must possess excellent judgment, a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with a high degree of professional discretion

The compensation is based on background and experience and will range from $55,000 - $70,000 per year. This also includes our comprehensive benefits package