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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JPNDC
Periodically, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation has job positions open within the organization. We welcome qualified and interested persons to apply to any job descriptions that you see below.
Of course, at all times we welcome volunteers for the many activities of the JPNDC.
To apply for a job, or to volunteer, please call our offices at 617-522-2424. Or you may email us here.
JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
REAL ESTATE DIRECTOR
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) promotes equity and equal opportunity for low-income people in Jamaica Plain and adjacent neighborhoods by pursuing affordable housing, organizing, and economic opportunity initiatives that improve the lives of neighborhood residents and create a better community for all.
Over the last several years, JPNDC has implemented the most ambitious real estate agenda in its history, including undertaking several initiatives that involve both housing and commercial projects. We are looking for a seasoned, entrepreneurial real estate professional to oversee our expanded activities, including closing several complex projects and strengthening JPNDC's development pipeline, with particular attention to the multi-site Jackson Square Initiative. The ideal candidate will embrace complexity and challenge, have a strong profile in the community development field and be adept at establishing and cultivating strategic relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee successful completion of pending housing and commercial projects
- Lead JPNDC's efforts in revitalization of Jackson Square, including overseeing relations with partners, developing strategies to advance overall project and JPNDC's components, and guiding staff and consultants
- Work with Associate Real Estate Director to manage nine-person real estate team, including: coordination of work, staff supervision, consultant oversight, and professional development
- Work with leaders of other JPNDC teams to clarify cross-team priorities and ensure coordination and accountability
- Develop pipeline of real estate projects, including scouting out new deals, analyzing feasibility of potential projects, negotiating with public and private entities, and establishing realistic timetables
- Submit and oversee preparation of funding and financing applications for real estate projects
- Oversee asset management activities for residential portfolio
- Provide strategic advice to Executive Director on major organizational issues
- Serve as Acting Director in Executive Director's absence
- Provide staffing support to relevant boards and committees
- Serve on JPNDC's management team
General Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in community development or related field
- Strong analytic and strategic thinking skills
- Technical expertise in real estate development and asset management, including finance, design, construction, and property management
- Familiarity with public, private and quasi-public financing programs that support community development activity
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to supervise others and work as part of a team
- Commitment to JPNDC's mission and community empowerment philosophy
- Sustained capacity for hard work, ability to work well under pressure
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
Application:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Richard Thal, Executive Director
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
31 Germania Street, Building A
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
E-mail: postmaster@jpndc.org
Position Open Until Filled.
SENIOR JACKSON SQUARE PROJECT MANAGER
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation is in search of an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a key role in advancing JPNDC's high profile development activities in Jackson Square, an exciting transit-oriented development project at the gateway to Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. The preferred candidate should have significant experience in community-based urban planning, mixed-use real estate finance and development, experience working in partnerships, and knowledge of public land disposition.
The mission of the JPNDC is to promote equity and equal opportunity for low-income people in Jamaica Plain and adjacent neighborhoods by pursuing affordable housing, organizing, and economic opportunity initiatives that improve the lives of neighborhood residents and create a better community for all.
Responsibilities:
- Act as JPNDC's lead project manager for the Jackson Square development effort, managing all of the NDC's community planning and development activities
- Coordinate with our partners in managing the master planning and land disposition efforts and structuring the public review and approval processes
- Supervise professional consultants as needed
- Responsible for managing and implementing master planning budget
- Coordinate work flow with other JPNDC teams and JSP partners
- Develop work plan for first JPNDC real estate project, including coordination of team selection
- Project manage one or more real estate projects from planning through closeout
- Provide staffing support to the Jackson Square Partners LLC, as well as other relevant boards and committees
- Other duties as assigned
General Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-7 years experience in real estate development or related field
- Thorough knowledge of real estate development process, including overall deal structuring, finance, design, and construction
- Experience with mixed-use, mixed-income development projects
- Familiarity with developing community facilities a plus
- Familiarity with public, private and quasi-public financing programs
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make abstract concepts concrete
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Commitment to JPNDC's mission and community empowerment philosophy
- Ability to work independently and in a team within the agency and with collaborating organizations
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Application:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Richard Thal, Executive Director
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
31 Germania Street, Building A
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
E-mail: postmaster@jpndc.org
Position Open Until Filled.
Controller
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for agency and real estate development projects including tracking sources and uses, preparing requisitions, communicating with funders, financial analysis, budgeting and financial reporting. Other responsibilities include financial planning, cash management, and supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain systems to track financial progress of real estate development projects and prepare funding requisitions. Maintain regular communications with project staff, lenders and consultants regarding project costs and financing requirements.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis to maintain accuracy of accounts for JPNDC and affiliates.
- Prepare financial reports (for internal and external users) including quarterly budget to actual reports for Board of Directors.
- Assist with monthly cash management including reporting on entity level and individual real estate projects as well as inter-company activity.
- Assist in year end closing and start-up activities including audit preparation to ensure that annual audits are completed in a timely manner.
- Work with Finance Director to prepare annual operating and capital budgets and other financial analysis related to real estate business line.
- Work with program and project managers to develop budgets for programs and real estate development projects.
- Manage audit and compliance requirements for all affiliated real estate organizations, working in coordination with the Director of Asset Management.
- Assist in preparation of cost certifications required by HUD and ones required for low income housing and new market tax credits.
- Assist in setting up new accounting entities as required for new development projects.
- Perform other related duties as required.
General Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in accounting, financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting.
- Supervisory experience working with accounting staff.
- Ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bilingual oral and writing skills (Spanish/English) a plus.
Specialized Education and Experience:
- Five to six years of responsible accounting experience.
- Experience with real estate development accounting is preferred including knowledge of the affordable housing industry including HUD and tax credits.
- BA in accounting.
- Computer proficiency required. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and Peachtree or similar accounting software.
Salary: Upper 60's
Send confidential resume and cover letter to pjuraschek@jpndc.org by April 28, 2009.
JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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