drives innovative housing solutions through original research, strengthens local capacity for housing and community development across the US, and advocates for equitable policies so that we all have a place to call home. Our mission is to expand housing and community development opportunity for those most impacted by economic and racial disparities by leading collaborative work to promote systems change and grow equitable development capacity.

Job Purpose

Advance community and affordable housing opportunities by providing technical assistance to nonprofits, public entities and Native Nations to acquire, rehabilitate and preserve RD515 rental housing projects (70% of the position). Advance community and affordable housing development for rural communities and Native Nations by leading capacity building work plans, facilitating Housing and Native Institute teams, and coordinating the work of other staff and contractors in partnership with community-based teams (30% of the position).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations/community development organizations, rural municipalities, rural Housing Authorities and Native Nations to acquire, rehabilitate and preserve USDA RD515 multifamily rental projects.
• Collaborate with project developers and stakeholders to assemble financing packages that may include applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), affordable housing loan/grant products available through state housing finance agencies and/or the federal government, as well as private funders that support affordable or workforce housing development.
• Apply federal and state regulatory requirements to project operating and compliance plans and provide compliance guidance to rural and Native community development entities.
• Lead and implement workplans in the areas of community development and affordable housing development, providing capacity building and technical assistance to Native and rural communities, governments, and non-profit organizations throughout the nation.
• Oversee consultant contracts, subrecipient contracts and implementation of work.