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North Carolina Housing Coalition

Housing and Community Development Specialist

North Carolina Housing Coalition, Garner, Iowa, United States, 50438

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Salary Range:

$70,525.00 To $88,995.00 Annually

Are you passionate about building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has a place to call home? This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead impactful programs and projects that expand affordable housing, preserve neighborhoods, and strengthen community engagement. Reporting to the Strategic Initiatives Director, this position plays a key role in shaping housing initiatives by managing complex projects, building partnerships, and advocating for programs and policies that create lasting community benefits. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, community engagement, and public service, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.

Examples of Duties:

Support and facilitates private investment in affordable housing and housing preservation

Assists with maintaining and preserving existing housing stock by implementing housing and neighborhood preservation strategies with Development Services staff, local government partners, and community stakeholders

Liaison on affordable housing and housing preservation projects for the Town

Leads efforts to connect Town employees, active‑duty military, and veterans with affordable housing opportunities

Serves as staff liaison to the Housing Advisory Committee

Participate in Development Services Pre‑Application meetings for new residential development projects

Consults on Town infrastructure projects that support affordable housing in conjunction with other Town departments

Educates Town Council, staff and residents on affordable housing needs, housing preservation opportunities, and available community resources.

Leads community development engagement initiatives in coordination with the Town’s Communication Team

Works with staff to develop and implement funding strategies for Town projects related to affordable housing and housing preservation

Collects data and prepares studies, reports, strategies, maps, and plans pertinent to the creation and support of affordable housing and housing preservation

Prepares and manages grants related to affordable housing and housing preservation

Assists in the drafting of agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding and request for proposals

Performing related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must:

Have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or Business Administration

Have at least 3 years of experience in community development, affordable housing, development finance, non‑profit administration, or real estate and economic development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Be able to handle sensitive data and details in line with established protocols

Be detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or Business Administration; or a certification/specialization in Housing and Community Development

Additional Information: The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s skills and qualifications.

Initial interviews may be conducted before the application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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