Program Manager for the Center Rural Housing at Housing Assistance Council Inc – Washington, District of Columbia

Inform, Influence and Interact

Be a leading voice on affordable rural housing preservation to increase awareness and grow resources to address this issue on a national scale. Develop and grow partnerships with other national and regional partners and funders of preservation including GSEs, Federal Home Loan Banks, HUD, USDA, housing finance agencies, and public and tribal housing authorities to educate and increase engagement in rural rental housing preservation. Develop and expand partnerships with national, regional, and local housing organizations to grow the pool of stakeholders interested in rural multifamily properties are considered for energy retrofit and energy efficiency funding emerging through new EPA and HUD sources and other opportunities that arise. Represent HAC and rural interests at conferences, meetings, and other events to influence developers, lenders, investors, CDF’s, elected officials, non-profits, and others to expand preservation. QUALIFICATIONS

Preservation Technical Assistance

Certain education, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required. Other abilities and experience are preferred.

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of seven years of experience in real state development, housing preservation, or community development finance.Substantial real estate development knowledge or loan underwriting skills, with experience in understanding complex transactions and deal structures.At least three years of experience managing people, preferably at a nonprofit.Experience with and knowledge of USDA’s Section 515 program and the transfer process.A strong understanding of real estate transactions includes federal multifamily housing programs, and preservation funding sources, such as: LIHTC; HUD’s HOME, CDBG, NATF, and Section 8; USDA’s 514/515/516 and Section 538 programs; Federal Home Loan Bank Afforable Housing Program; other government-backed long-term financing (FHA, HUD, Fannie Mae, etc.) and CDFI Fund's Capital Magnet Fund. Innovative, entrepreneurial, and willing to pursue new ventures in service to the mission.Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Excellent and creative problem solver.Excellent communication skills, excellent writer, and capable public speaker.Able to protect and maintain confidentiality.Able and willing to travel and occasionally work long hours.Proficient in Office365 and able to thrive in an on-line workplaceA good colleague and enjoyable person to work with.Committed to HAC’s mission of improving housing conditions for the rural poor, with an emphasis on the poorest of the poor in the most rural places.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

HAC offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance; life and other insurance; financial benefits, to include a retirement plan with partial employer match; time off; and work/life benefits, to include education assistance. Salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

HAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. HAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. HAC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.