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POSITION/TITLE: TA Housing Officer

AGENCY: Minnesota Housing Partnership

LOCATION: Twin Cities, Minnesota

CLOSING DATE: 12/19/2009

DATE SUBMITTED: 11/24/2009

SALARY/BENEFITS: Very nice benefits including health & dental insurance, 401k match, vacation days.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Housing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Summary: As a member of MHP’s Housing Technical Assistance team, the Housing TA Officer will be responsible for delivering technical assistance to nonprofit housing developers and local units of government throughout Minnesota and other locations as requested or needed. In addition, this position will coordinate and administer MHP grant and loan programs; technical assistance activities; and training events. The successful candidate will have exemplary interpersonal and strong oral and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide technical assistance on affordable housing development, including:

• Developing project concepts,
• Creating and analyzing project development budgets and pro-formas,
• Federal and state application processes,
• Forming development teams,
• Asset management, and
• Compliance
• Work with housing developers and Minnesota communities to: determine unmet needs and opportunities, advise on comprehensive strategies to effectively deliver housing services/programs, advise on neighborhood stabilization and revitalization approaches as communities respond to the housing crisis
• Review and process grant and loan proposals to MHP, facilitate completion of grant and loan documentation and maintain grant and loan records
• Administer MHP training program related to affordable housing development practices
• Market MHP’s housing development programs, technical assistance services, and other MHP products

Reports to MHP Housing Director.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITIES INCLUDE

• Resourceful problem solver with an attention to details and excellent follow through.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines; must be very organized, use time efficiently and prioritize; work independently and as an effective team member.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including one-to-one communication and public speaking; ability to prepare clearly written summaries and analysis; experience in training preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree and 5 years progressive experience, or an equivalent level of experience in the areas of affordable housing, finance, community development planning or related area.
• Knowledge of real estate market and affordable housing development issues.
• Experience with HUD programs including HOME, CHDO, McKinney-Vento and NSP.
• Experience with contract administration and/or grant administration.
• Proficiency in database, spreadsheet and other Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to own vehicle to travel throughout Minnesota with occasional overnight stays; valid MN driver’s license with good driving record.

ACCEPTABLE APPLICATION METHODS: Mail resume, e-mail resume

CONTACT INFORMATION: Send resume and cover letter by to B. Kennedy, Minnesota Housing Partnership, 2446 University Ave W, #140, St. Paul, MN 55114 or jobs@mhponline.org

Review of applications to begin Wednesday, December 9; Position open until filled.

POSITION/TITLE:  Fair Housing Director

AGENCY: Fair Housing Center of Lake County-SER Jobs for Progress, Inc

LOCATION: Waukegan, IL (1 hour north of Chicago)

CLOSING DATE: until filled

DATE SUBMITTED: 10/23/2009

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary Commensurate with experience.  Health and Dental Insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation and federal holidays.  

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Budgeting, Grant Writing, Program Administration, Fair Housing Trainings, Community Liaison, Supervision of Enforcement Coordinator and Staff Attorney, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree, Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred, a firm grasp of fair housing laws, management experience, excellent communication skills.  Must be extremely proficient with MS Office Software, GIS knowledge a plus.

ACCEPTABLE APPLICATION METHODS:  e-mail resume

CONTACT INFORMATION: warren.karberg@gmail.com
847-336-3247 x 228

POSITION/TITLE:  Enforcement Coordinator

AGENCY: Fair Housing Center of Lake County - SER Jobs for Progress, Inc

LOCATION: Waukegan, IL (1 hour north of Chicago)

CLOSING DATE: until filled

DATE SUBMITTED: 10/23/2009

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary Commensurate with experience, health and dental insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation and federal holidays. 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Fair Housing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION: Conduct client intakes and counseling, coordinate testing, complete all required reporting, assess fair housing case merits, represent clients through administrative complaint process, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree Preferred, will train the right candidate in fair housing law but prior fair housing experience is a plus.  Bi-Lingual (Spanish) required.  Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on explaining complex legal issues to a diverse audience.  Working knowledge of MS Office required. 

ACCEPTABLE APPLICATION METHODS:  e-mail resume

CONTACT INFORMATION: warren.karberg@gmail.com
847-336-3247 x 228