Hybrid Affordable Housing Assistant Project Developer II - Seattle bei Mercy Housing

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

The Assistant Project Developer at Mercy Housing plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of housing projects. This position is responsible for the Assistant Project Developer II will support project funding and financing, community engagement, and the activities of the Development team, including working closely with architects and contractors. 

Pay: $31.00-$38.00/hour, dependent on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support MHNW Real Estate Development team across all phases and activities related to affordable housing development.
• Assist Project Developer in coordinating with other Mercy Housing departments to determine project feasibility, facilitate a successful transition from development to operations.
• Perform tasks to secure local approvals and neighborhood acceptance of proposed housing projects, including submitting land use applications, attending hearings and neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach.
• Coordinate the activity of architects, contractors, and other members of the Development team. Provides updates to the Project Developers.
• Prepare detail project financial analysis, narratives, and applications/proposals for funding.
• Submit funding applications in accordance with all requirements of the funder.
• Supports payment of invoices to consultants and contractors and creation of contract documents and exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Planning or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in related work.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications.
• Experience in affordable housing.

Knowledge and Skills

• Detail oriented, especially in creation and analysis of financial spreadsheets.
• Relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and professional levels.
• Multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiar with Mercy Housing structure.
• Understands general concepts of affordable housing, finance and related processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbally and written communication.
•  Computer proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite software.

This is a brief job description of the job duties/responsibilities. 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.