NMTC Application Writer

Advantage Capital Management • New Orleans, LA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Advantage Capital is seeking a talented and motivated NMTC Application Writing Associate/Senior Associate to join our growing tax credit advisory team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program or related community development finance initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a seasoned team with deep expertise in NMTC allocation applications, tax credit placement and deployment, and compliance and asset management services. The Application Writing Associate/Senior Associate will lead and coordinate the preparation of NMTC Allocation Applications for a portfolio of Community Development Entity (CDE) clients—ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, competitive applications that align with each client’s mission and strategic goals. We are looking for a professional who combines strategic thinking, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, experience in quantitative analysis, and a passion for community impact in low-income communities across the U.S. Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital is a national impact investment firm, providing innovative financing solutions that drive community impact as well as financial returns. The firm has invested billions in underserved businesses, affordable housing, renewable energy and more, creating thousands of permanent, quality jobs that pay above average annual American income, or 1.7 times the Living Wage in their communities, overwhelmingly in neighborhoods experiencing high poverty rates and low family incomes. The firm also draws on its 30-year history to offer advisory services to investors, policymakers and other program participants seeking economic and community development outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, community development, nonprofit management, business administration, finance, public policy, journalism, communications, etc.) or demonstrate relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in grant writing, community development finance, tax credit finance, CDE/CDFI lending, or similar industries.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Strong quantitative and analytical ability, including comfort using Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of NMTC program structures, community development finance, related reporting requirements and the CDFI Fund’s AMIS platform are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing NMTC Allocation Applications and supporting materials.
• Writing compelling narratives for business strategy, community outcomes, and other sections to maximize scoring and competitive success.
• Conducting quantitative analysis of client’s track record of investments and impact metrics.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to identify, evaluate, and source pipeline projects aligned with each CDE’s goals.
• Researching and synthesizing relevant industry data, trends, and terms to strengthen business and community impact strategies.
• Coordinating with deal team participants, including investors, borrowers, consultants, and community partners, to gather commitments, letters of interest, and other documentation required for application submission.
• Managing timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time, accurate submissions under tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level