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The following positions are available at The Community Builders, Inc. We are committed to ensuring diversity in our workforce and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Business Applications Developer, Boston

Executive Administrative Assistant, Boston

Intern Administrative Assistant, Boston

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Assistant Property Manager
New Haven, CT—The Community Builders, Inc., a nationally recognized developer and manager of affordable housing is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded, self-motivated individual to fill a full-time Assistant Property Manager position in New Haven, CT. LIHTC and/or Section 8 program experience preferred.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Property Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Prepare Tenant Certifications
• Assisting in sending out and receiving third party verifications, including follow up with employers, etc.
• Entering invoices on weekly basis, posting rents and deposits as needed, etc.
• Assist Manager with general files, maintenance of files.
• Assist with rent collections and leasing.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications: proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and strong typing/editing skills. Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

Assistant Property Manager
Vernon, CT—The Community Builders, Inc., a nationally recognized developer and manager of affordable housing is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded, self-motivated individual to fill a full-time Assistant Property Manager position in Vernon, CT. Section 8 program experience preferred.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Property Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Prepare Tenant Certifications
• Assisting in sending out and receiving third party verifications, including follow up with employers, etc.
• Entering invoices on weekly basis, posting rents and deposits as needed, etc.
• Assist Manager with general files, maintenance of files.
• Assist with rent collections and leasing
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications: proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and strong typing/editing skills. Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

The Community Builders is committed to ensuring diversity in its workforce and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We are open to motivated individuals willing to learn new tasks. Interested candidates may reply by e-mail to: BSunday@tcbinc.org or fax to (857) 241-2331.

Resident Services Coordinator, Community Initiatives
Chicago, IL—The Madden-Wells Phase I, HOPE VI development calls for the construction of 325 units of rental housing for low-income families over four years.  Approximately one-third (126) of these units have been rented to residents drawn from the HCA Priority List of relocated public housing residents.  Another one-third (105) of the units has been rented to working poor families who meet income-eligibility for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.  The remaining (94) units have been rented at market rate to families regardless of income.

The Resident Services Coordinator will be based at the Madden-Wells (MW) site office located at 729 East Oakwood Blvd. and be responsible for engaging families that are currently housed at Ida B. Wells, Madden Park, or off-site. Outreach to MW Priority families from the Chicago Housing Authority’s HOP List and will be in person (on-site or home visits), via letters, phone calls, and group meetings utilizing the combination of activities that is most effective in engaging the families.

• The Resident Services Coordinator will conduct assessments of the MW HOP List Priority families to determine the level of service necessary to meet the site-specific criteria for the new development.  Under the supervision of the CSS Resident Services Manager, the Resident Services Coordinator will work with each family to develop a plan to achieve A&O compliance; including housing, employment, credit, lease compliance and other goals necessary to transition from their current housing to their new housing.
• The Resident Services Coordinator will coordinate and align services with CHA Relocation staff, Transitional Counselors, the Service Connector, and other contracted providers as appropriate. The Resident Services Coordinator will also provide housing readiness training and implement Early Intervention/Watch list protocols, and track MW HOP List Priority families using TCB’s Household Matrix and Case Management System (CMIS).
• The Resident Services Coordinator will work with the Senior Program Manager of Community Initiatives to coordinate all youth development activities and/or programs that will foster the TCB five competencies for youth development including leadership development, education, career development and community and cultural development.

Principal Responsibilities

• Engage families by building trusting relationships and meeting clients where they are.
• Provide case management to MW HOP List Priority families and readying an estimated 126 residents over a 2 year period for their transition from their current housing to their new housing.
• Develop linkages and build working relationships with external partners, contractors, and service providers of an integrated delivery system that includes housing, employment, education, and technology.
• Conduct assessments, document individual service strategies, and monitor individual progress through TCB’s CMIS system and CHA’s Sales Force system.
• Work closely with TCB’s Development and Property Management teams to ensure that residents have a successful transition from their current housing to their new housing.
• Provide reports on families assessed, employed, housed, and other metrics for submission to CHA, HUD, TCB Corporate, MacArthur Foundation, and other funders or stakeholders.
• Represent TCB’s Madden-Wells CSS team in public and community matters.
• Perform other duties related to the HOPE VI project as directed by the CSS Senior Program Manager, Resident Services Manager and the TCB Chicago Office Director.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: 5+ years Case Management experience working with low-income individuals, especially public housing residents with substantive capacity in one or more of the following areas: workforce development and employment, housing readiness, youth development, asset building, education and training, family and individual counseling, or substance abuse.
• General Experience: 5+ or more years of work experience in a private or non-profit corporation of public agency. Previous experience should evidence progressive responsibilities in case management and adult/youth counseling.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, along with additional experience will be considered.
• Communications: Candidates must possess strong written and oral skills, strong community building skills, and strong computer skills.

The Community Builder’s Madden-Wells office.

Compensation

Open to negotiation and commensurate with experience and ability.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC.
729 East Oakwood Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 268-8225
Fax: (773) 268-8228

Senior Development Project Manager, Preservation
Chicago, IL—TCB seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Chicago office to generate and manage real estate preservation development projects from initial conception through construction and rent-up. Reporting to the Midwest Region’s director of development, the senior development project manager will manage TCB staff assigned to, and all external partners associated with, the development projects for which he or she is responsible.

Responsibilities

• Identify, and analyze the feasibility of, potential preservation development projects throughout the region, including managing the due diligence and acquisition process, finding and shaping project financing, and working closely with the national preservation division in Boston throughout.
• Assemble and manage the development team during the start-up phase for several projects each year.
• Manage relationships with and coordinate the work of all partners in the development process, including internal and external financial, legal, and construction management teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and those responsible for market analysis and property management.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree; 7 to 10 years’ relevant experience, which should include most if not all of the following: affordable housing development, financing and financial analysis, and business development. Mortgage banking experience is a plus, an advanced degree is preferred; work in an urban community is critical.
• Experience with and in-depth working knowledge of traditional HUD financing and rental subsidy programs.
• Experience with the rehabilitation process of existing affordable housing.
• Superb leadership and project management skills; demonstrated ability to assemble and lead teams that are engaged in complex work with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated skill and good judgment in analyzing the financial and market feasibility of proposed real estate deals; demonstrated ability to successfully manage to budgets and timelines.
• Available for considerable travel throughout the Midwest.
• A deep commitment to neighborhood revitalization and to building vibrant, mixed-income urban communities.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be a mature, detail-oriented, confident leader, able to structure and drive real estate deals to successful conclusion. She or he will enjoy keeping a clear focus on the big picture while juggling the constant minutiae development involves. He or she will enjoy the challenge of finding new development opportunities and will bring energy and a sense of passion to the work.

This position is to be filled in February, 2008.

The Community Builders, Inc., is committed to workplace diversity; candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Those interested in the position may send a cover letter and résumé to Susan Himmelfarb at tcb@himmelfarbgroup.com.

Posted January 18, 2008

Business Applications Developer
Boston, MA

Principal Responsibilities

• Make use of Joint Applications Design (JAD) and Rapid Application Development (RAD) techniques to design and develop business software applications in partner with end users and IT Project Managers.
• Full life cycle development of Windows Forms and ASP.NET applications using Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Code maintenance, bug fixes and enhancements of existing Visual Basic.Net and .NET 2.0 enterprise applications
• Problem analysis, design, code development and documentation as required.
• Interpret business requirements and identify solutions to meet business needs

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business, or Finance.

Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years' experience with Microsoft development tools (Visual Basic, SQL Server etc.). Proficiency in relational database technology. Ability to design database schemas for transactional applications, and write complex queries for reporting and analysis. Familiarity with Windows server products like IIS 6.0, Active Directory Services. Must have experience with web development in a Microsoft environment, including extensive knowledge of .Net Framework, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript and XML.

• Excellent communications skills--written and oral
• Successful track record of client service
• Project Management experience desired

Preferences

• Real estate finance highly desirable
• Proficient in VB.NET and ASP.NET
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with .NET 2.0
• Proficient in Crystal Reports

Equal Employment Opportunities

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to diversity among its employees, and actively encourages applications from minorities and women.

Resumes

Construction Site Inspector
Western MA (Springfield / Worcester Metro Areas)—Non-profit affordable housing developer is looking for a construction site inspector with 10-30 years of experience in the construction field. The position will be 15 hours per week to start on consulting basis and will quickly expand to 40 hours.  Initially this individual will be hired on a consulting basis and the position may eventually lead to a salaried employment opportunity.

Preference will be placed on candidates familiar with the process and details of multifamily residential construction, both new construction and renovation. This is a field position in Western MA (Springfield / Worcester Metro Areas) and will be on site for the majority of the time.  Use of a car is required to visit multiple sites.

Responsibilities of the construction site inspector will include: review of the progress and quality of the work to ensure strict compliance with the architect/engineer’s drawings, specifications,  approved shop drawings, and local codes; inspecting materials and equipment supplied by contractors and subcontractors for quality of workmanship and compliance with the contract documents and approved shop drawings;  coordinating, witnessing and recording of all tests and inspections as the Owner’s representative to ensure compliance with established standards.

A daily report with relevant electronic photos of the work in progress will be prepared and submitted electronically on weekly basis to the Construction Manager. Invoicing of services will be bi-monthly with payment within 2 weeks of invoice.

Requirements: vehicle, digital camera, computer, and web access. The candidate needs to be able to traverse working job site, climb stairs and ladders.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: recruiter@tcbinc.org.

Executive Administrative Assistant
Boston, MA—The Executive Administrative Assistant will be based in the Boston corporate office and will provide administrative support to the CEO.

General Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence, reports, and other materials for meetings and presentations
• Represent the CEO’s office to Board Members, visitors and TCB staff
• Coordination of project-based work
• Maintain Outlook calendar and coordination of all travel arrangements and expense reporting
• Set-up accommodations, conferences and other meeting planning arrangements
• Distribute and manage incoming mail
• Occasionally transcribe from tape to electronic media
• Answering general telephone inquiries, directing and screening calls as appropriate;
• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors;
• Maintenance of files, both hard copies and electronic filing system
• General clerical duties to include, but not limited to: photocopying, faxing mailing and filing
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years as the primary provider of administrative support for a CEO
• Excellence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to convey issues and problems clearly both in writing and orally
• Ability to operate office equipment; Dictaphone experience a plus!
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and perform effectively under tight time deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunities

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to diversity among its employees, and actively encourages applications from minorities and women.

Resumes

Insurance Coordinator
Boston, MA—The Community Builders, Inc. (“TCB”) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Insurance Coordinator in its Boston office.

The Insurance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating TCB’s insurance programs for the company’s portfolio of 8,500+ residential units in 13 states. Specific responsibilities include: coordinating the process of renewing our existing master insurance programs, providing timely, responsive service to “customers” within and outside of the organization, coordinating communication with brokers, insurance advisors, and others, maintaining the company’s insurance database and other insurance records, supporting field personnel for large claims, and coordinating specific loss control efforts designed in consultation with our brokers, carriers, and advisors.

The ideal candidate for the position of Insurance Coordinator will have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience in an insurance related position, excellent organizational and time management skills, and a strong desired to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities. Other requirements including: flexibility, good judgement, the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a wide variety of contacts, and facility with Microsoft software (particularly Excel, Word, Sharepoint, and Outlook). Candidates with experience in affordable housing or real estate will be preferred. TCB offers a dynamic and demanding work environment with growth opportunities available for the right candidate.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: recruiter@tcbinc.org.

Intern Administrative Assistant
Boston, MA—This position offers an exciting opportunity for a summer internship!  We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to alternate between the legal department and human resources department.  He/She will assist in day to day administrative tasks.   

Responsibilities include:

• General clerical duties to include, but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, scanning and filing;
• Provide administrative support to staff
• Filling in at the reception desk, as needed;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One to two years of administrative experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Capable of working with minimal supervision

Equal Employment Opportunities

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to diversity among its employees, and actively encourages applications from minorities and women.

Resumes

Maintenance Technician
Uxbridge, MA—Reports to Property Manager 

Full responsibility for maintenance repair of apartment complex. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily inspection of the property to insure that all is in order and the on-site office is aware of any maintenance problems.
• Completion of work order requests. These requests will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, tenant requests for repairs.
• Preventive maintenance for all of the buildings' mechanical systems. In those instances where a major repair requires the hiring of an outside contractor, the Site Manager may request that the maintenance staff be responsible for locating competent available contractors, obtaining bids, making recommendations to the supervisor, and supervising the contractor doing the repair.
• Supervision and delegation of responsibilities to any part-time maintenance personnel, if requested by the supervisor.
• Routine heavy cleaning of all common areas including vacuuming and shampooing of all carpeting, washing of floors, cleaning stairways and utility rooms, replacement of light bulbs, cleaning glass, etc.
• Preparation of vacant units for re-rental. Cleaning and painting, as well as repairs, mayor may not be required. Supervision of outside painting contractor, if one is hired.
• Care and upkeep of grounds, including snow removal. Sidewalks and steps should be kept clear of snow and ice, if such service is necessary.
• Twenty-four-hour on-call responsibility in the event of an emergency.
• Establishing and maintaining a pleasant working relationship with building residents and staff.
• Preparation of incident reports and reporting to Site Manager any problems or issues relating to management of the property.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: recruiter@tcbinc.org.

Resident Service Coordinator (AABA)
West Roxbury, MA—The American Arabic Benevolent Association (AABA) is seeking a high-energy, hands-on candidate with management, administrative and planning skills for the position of Resident Service Coordinator (RSC), to work in their 60-unit Cheriton Grove Apartment complex that houses the elderly.  The RSC will be based at the site assisting in the development and administration of the AABA and Cheriton Grove human services program, providing services, coordinating programs, overseeing resident targeted activities, evaluating results, and planning for future initiatives. The RSC will work with representatives of the on-site property management firm.
 
Candidates must have bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, or relevant discipline;  OR Associate’s degree with two-four years experience in social work or human services; OR Associate’s degree with two-four years experience with elderly populations.  Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and a lot of patience; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, regulations, and applicable federal and state laws relating to a RSC, Social Service Coordinator, or any other related job title or description.

Complete job description available by contacting Steven Salhaney on 617-325-5555, x 121 or from the AABA Web site on www.aabausa.org/library.  This is a full-time position working 30 hours a week (initially) with a salary range between $24,000 - $28,000 plus health insurance and other benefits.  Weekly working hours are somewhat flexible.

Posted December 3, 2007

Senior Development Project Manager
Boston, MA—The Community Builders, Inc. is the largest nonprofit urban housing developer in the United States.  Our mission is to build strong communities where people of all incomes can achieve their fullest potential.  We do this by developing, financing, and operating high quality affordable mixed-income housing, by coordinating access to support services, and by planning and implementing other community and economic initiatives critical to the communities we serve.  Every employee who works for The Community Builders understands what it means to make a significant difference in the lives of others.  Due to anticipated growth and ongoing needs, we are searching for an experienced Senior Development Project Manager to be responsible for implementing real estate development projects from initial conception through construction to rent-up and stabilized occupancy or sale.  Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, specific responsibilities include:

• Project initiation and program development;
• Relationship management and strategic positioning;
• Project due diligence;
• Management of financial feasibility, profitability and project funding;
• Overseeing project design and construction to ensure the timeliness, quality and cost effectiveness of all associated activities;
• Ensuring seamless hand off to Property Management and Asset Management post construction.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of  5+ years senior leadership ability with proven experience in:

• Large scale residential real estate development;
• Managing a sizeable development team of internal and external contributors;
• Transaction structuring;
• Public/private financing and developing budgets;
• Understanding regulatory issues and permitting processes;
• Affordable housing experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to have high visibility and responsibility for community projects that truly make a difference.  If you feel this position fits you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Preservation Project Manager
Boston, MA—Under direction of the Director of Preservation, the Senior Preservation Project Manager will execute start-to-finish project management, namely: the identification of preservation candidates, assessment of financial feasibility, structuring, negotiation and full execution of preservation transactions, and monitoring of construction and operation activities to ensure timely stabilization.

Specific Responsibilities of Senior Preservation Project Manager includes:

• Perform initial assessment of physical and market conditions of the candidate properties, conduct financial analysis, prepare alternative transaction structures and assess financial feasibility using existing renewed affordability/ preservation tools.
  
• Oversee all due diligence activities and coordinate among the design professionals and project consultants.
  
• Coordinate among internal (TCB Management, Finance, Legal) and external team members (lenders, investors).
  
• Act in a Team Lead capacity to the Preservation project management team.
  
• Manage pre-acquisition budgets, costs and schedules.
  
• Oversee the preparation of all funding applications.
  
• Securing debt and equity financing; prepare related financing applications and pursue pre-acquisition financing and resource commitments.
  
• Manage the closing process.
  
• Monitor post-closing construction and operations activities to ensure property stabilization, satisfaction of conditions and requirements of financing entities, and timely release of all funds.

Requirements:

• BA degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate development, or related field; Masters Degree strongly preferred.
  
• 5 - 7 years of experience in Real Estate, specifically, Acquisition Management, Acquisition Preservation or Affordable Housing Acquisition.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage real estate projects
  
• In-depth knowledge of affordable housing financing programs.
  
• Extensive experience with the rehabilitation process of existing affordable housing.
  
• Knowledge and experience with affordable housing underwriting and finance.
  
• Strong Financial analysis and project management skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Experience with physical property and market condition assessment.
  
• Experience and demonstrated ability in working in and managing a team.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word a must.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to: recruiter@tcbinc.org.

Portfolio Manager
Philadelphia, PA—The Community Builders, Inc., a nationally recognized developer and manager of affordable housing, seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee 600+ units. The position is based in Philadelphia, PA and will require travel. Successful candidates should possess strong marketing skills, self-motivation, leadership, and ability to work independently. Tax Credit and HUD/PHA experience required.

Portfolio Manager will be responsible for all phases of operation in the assigned region and both strategic and operational aspects of each property to best achieve the owners' goals and maintain their investment. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Preparation of annual budgets.
• Reviewing and analyzing monthly financial statements.
• Ensuring site records are in compliance with company’s policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Supervision of rent collections and overall performance of properties in the portfolio.
• Preparation of rent increases.
• Oversight of marketing and advertising, compliance with the Affirmative Marketing Plan, maintenance of waitlists, processing of rental applications, interview prospective tenants, unit inspections, agency reporting, etc.
• Implementation and monitoring an effective maintenance and report program.
• Hiring and training staff; ensuring that personnel policies are followed and adhered to.
• Ensure effective customer service to our internal and external clients.
• The Community Builders is committed to ensuring diversity in its workforce and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for employment.

Resumes should be faxed to Nataliya Versace at (413) 731-9790, or e-mailed to NVersace@tcbinc.org.

Site Manager
Coatesville, PA—The Community Builders, Inc., a nationally recognized developer and manager of affordable housing, seeks a Site Manager with Tax Credit expertise to oversee 75 units of affordable housing in Coatesville, PA. This position requires strong marketing skills, self-motivation, leadership, and ability to work independently. Tax Credit and HUD/PHA certification a plus.

Site Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Apartment Leasing
• Rent Collections
• Accounts Payable functions
• Control of Eviction Proceedings
• Supervision of Maintenance Staff and Operations
• Resident Services
• Occupancy Certification

The Community Builders is committed to ensuring diversity in its workforce and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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