Mattapan Community Development Specialist

The Community Development Specialist (CDS) will further affordable transit-oriented mixed use housing development and economic development in Mattapan; increase development opportunities in Mattapan and increase resident/stakeholder participation in upcoming developments as a means of limiting the displacement of Mattapan residents. The CDS is supported by Codman Square NDC, but will primarily be based in Mattapan (at ABCD Mattapan). Key responsibilities include identifying transit oriented real estate development (TOD) and economic development opportunities in Mattapan; provide direct day-to-day project management services from project planning and financial structuring through construction completion and closeout; and produce funding proposals to public and private funders in support of developing TOD real estate and economic development projects.

Bachelor’s degree in in real estate development, community based urban planning, or closely related fields with 3-5 years relevant experience; demonstrated real estate project management experience; thorough understanding of real estate deal structuring, finance, design, and construction management; strong critical thinking skills and negotiating skills and ability to manage conflicting points of view and bring about positive resolutions; excellent written and verbal communications skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel required. Fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole a plus; experience working in low and moderate income communities of color a plus, ability to engage people of diverse backgrounds.

Send resume and cover letter to, Executive Director, CSNDC, 587 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 or email: tiffany@csndc.com by June 26, 2015.