Senior Director of Housing (JR 5640)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)•Los Angeles, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

PATH Ventures is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our PATH Ventures team as the Senior Director of Housing at the RHC Office. PATH Ventures is a statewide leader in the development of affordable and supportive housing communities. Recognizing that homelessness is fundamentally a housing issue, PATH, one of the largest homeless services providers in California, created PATH Ventures in 2007. Since its creation, PATH Ventures has completed 27 residential projects and is on track to have a total of 44 residential communities in the next several years. As part of the PATH Ventures team, the Senior Director of Housing will leverage their skills and experience in affordable housing to take a leadership role in the creation of affordable and supportive communities for people who experienced homelessness or at risk of being homeless. The Senior Director oversees the real estate development activities of PATH Ventures and supervises and trains the real estate development staff.

Requirements

Eight or more years' experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning, or a related field, preferably for a non-profit, government agency, or private financial institution, OR A relevant master's degree with five years or more experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning or a related field
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years' experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning, or a related field, preferably for a non-profit, government agency, or private financial institution, OR A relevant master's degree with seven years or more experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning or a related field

Responsibilities

Supervise real estate development staff in the development of affordable and supportive housing
Direct all real estate development operations, including: coordinating financial packaging, securing acquisition, predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing, securing entitlements, building community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups, supervising architects, consultants, property managers, contractors, and other development team members; and monitoring development, construction, and lease-up processes
Assist the Executive Director in identifying acquisition opportunities, including defining each project's services program; developing acquisition and funding options; and evaluating overall project feasibility
Oversee and coordinate the negotiation of major agreements and financing documents, including limited partnership agreements, loan documents, construction contracts, architectural agreements, and property management agreements
Oversee the overall progress of projects from acquisition to completion
Work closely and effectively with PATH supportive services team to create supportive service plans and agreements, define each project's target population and unit mix, and incorporate design recommendations
Train and support real estate development staff to be effective and technically excellent
Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with external partners, including banks, investors, government lenders, and consultants, such as general contractors, architects, and others
Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
Work with the Executive Director to report to the Project Review Committee and Board of Directors on the progress of development projects and request approval of new projects
Work with the Executive Director to advocate for policies, programs, and funding that support and expand permanent supportive housing
With the support of the Executive Director, create departmental policies and procedures that promote high-quality products and an effective work environment
Serve as an articulate, visible, and effective spokesperson for the organization and its projects
Work with departments at PATH in furtherance of PATH Ventures' real estate projects and define procedures and processes that facilitate the organization's work