ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER –

Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF)

About Young Community Developers

Established in 1973, YCD is a nonprofit organization who serves residents of all ages living in the
most historically underserved communities of San Francisco. YCD takes a holistic approach via a
delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents in achieving economic mobility,
in turn building and sustaining a positive community by providing them with education
opportunities, workforce development training, and social services. YCD’s philosophy is that
every individual should have the right to sustainable and generational economic mobility,
aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Each year YCD provides around 1,200 community
members with employment and training services through their programs and partnerships. YCD
is also proud to share that they have been voted by NonProfit Times as one of the top 50 best
non-profits to work for in the United States!

Project Overview

Young Community Developers is now expanding its focus by targeting the affordability crisis in
the Southeast Sector of San Francisco through the acquisition, preservation, and development
of affordable housing. To date YCD has been a part of developing sixty (60) units of affordable
housing at Pacific Point on the Shipyard and currently has two affordable housing in the
pipeline at Candlestick Park Block 10A and Mission Bay 9A.

POSITION SUMMARY
YCD is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager as a key member to its development team.
This person will be responsible assisting in the organizations efforts to manage and expand the
affordable housing portfolio of YCD through new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation
projects. This includes originating, scheduling, financing and implementing all aspects of
development projects. The position also is an opportunity to be a part of the mission to provide
households and neighborhoods with stabilization through the production and preservation of
affordable housing.

The Assistant Project Manager will support senior staff (including Director and Senior Project
Managers) to originate, schedule, coordinate, and implement all aspects of community real
estate development projects. Projects may include acquisitions of existing buildings, new
construction and/or rehabilitation of structures for affordable housing, commercial, and other
community-serving uses. This position provides broad exposure to the planning, financing,
design, community engagement, and construction of these projects. Assistant Project Managers
are generally expected to work in a focused manner on two or more projects at any one time
but may also assist in limited roles on several other projects, depending on project needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist senior staff to assemble and manage development teams including architects,
engineers, contractors, attorneys, lenders/investors, and other professionals.
Coordinate development team members and maintain cordial relationships to ensure
adherence to project budget and schedule.
• Assist senior staff in researching, preparing, and monitoring project budgets and
schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Assist in
processing and tracking payables.
• Assist senior staff in researching, developing, applying for, closing, and administering
funding sources to support development including (but not limited to): Low Income
Housing Tax Credits, tax exempt bonds, State and Local loans, conventional loans, and
grants.
• Assist senior staff in managing the design process in order to meet organizational
objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Assist senior staff to secure all required governmental and utility approvals including
entitlements and building permits.
• Assist senior staff in managing the construction process to ensure completion of high-
quality developments on time and within budget.
• Assist senior staff with external stakeholder involvement, including
attending/coordinating community meetings, planning sessions, public hearings, and
other events as required.
• Assist in transition of properties into operations, including project close-out
documentation and transfer of necessary information to departments that will be
responsible for property operations.
• Assist senior staff to identify and evaluate potential new development opportunities.
Assist in acquisition of new properties and development opportunities.
• Attend YCD organizational, departmental and board meetings as needed.
• Attend training and industry conferences that are recommended by supervisor.
• Other projects as assigned by Director or supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
A successful candidate will possess:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strength in both verbal and written communication.
Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically.
• Careful attention to detail. Thoughtful, methodical, and well-organized
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement. Proactive about seeking assistance and
guidance from senior staff when encountering unfamiliar tasks and situations.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and work successfully to tight deadlines.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and build positive relationships.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and work under pressure.
• Interest in and aptitude for finance.
• Interest in and aptitude for design and construction.
• Commitment to community development and social justice.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts, housing finance, budgets, and the real estate
development process.
• Ability to read architectural plans, specifications, and other design/construction
documentation.
• Familiarity with business contracts.
• Familiarity with fundamental construction concepts.
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
JOB TYPE: Full Time – Exempt
COMPENSATION: $63,000 – 67,000/annually

BENEFITS PACKAGE
Our work environment is built around collaboration and partnership, teamwork, community,
diversity, and inclusion. Our Total Rewards Package for full-time team members includes:
❖ No-cost Health, Dental and Vision for employees
❖ Company-sponsored Health Spending Account
❖ Vacation & Sick time
❖ Life & Long-term Disability
❖ Generous Annual Holiday schedule
❖ 401k eligible at one year of service
❖ Employee Assistance Program

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We have transitioned to a work-from-home model and we are

continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote
position with flexible in-person hours to also be considered.

Young Community Developers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YCD is an "at-will" and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be
discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or
physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression)
identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any
other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Resume and Cover Letter to be sent to:

Aisha Blackwell, Human Resources Director
ablackwell@ycdjobs.org