Project Associate (Oakland or Foster City)

MidPen Housing•Oakland, CA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Associate supports the Development Department in creating affordable housing communities through tasks related to entitlement, financing, design, construction, leasing, and maintenance. Reporting to a Director of Housing Development, the role involves complex administrative, analytical, and project management duties requiring sound judgment and initiative.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skilled in interpreting contracts, regulations, and zoning/building codes
Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
Accurate and efficient in data analysis and report writing
Detail-oriented and adaptable to evolving departmental needs
Capable of multitasking under pressure in fast-paced environments
Dedicated to the mission and values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing
Passionate about affordable housing and committed to finding sustainable housing solutions
High School diploma (GED) with a minimum four years of experience in an office setting or an Associate's degree with a minimum two years of experience in an office setting or a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinates meetings and communications with internal teams, consultants, contractors, agencies, and financial partners during feasibility and due diligence phases
Prepares presentation materials (e.g., slide decks, graphs, printed documents) for internal and external stakeholders
Assists with tasks associate with all development phases, including contract preparation, draw reviews, loan closing due diligence, document reviews, and title coordination
Supports project transitions to Asset Management by summarizing key issues and organizing critical documents
Responds to development RFPs and manages consultant proposals, bids, and contract execution
Organizes and maintains electronic project files and correspondence on the server
Prepares planning and community outreach materials; supports logistics for meetings
Completes research tasks and maintains department databases and reports as assigned