Development Specialist

Development Specialist-FULL TIME

Location: Remote / Corporate Office
Reports To: Development Director

About the Position

The Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing affordable multi‑family housing projects that strengthen communities. This position manages projects from site acquisition and financial modeling through construction and stabilization, coordinating complex financing and ensuring compliance with federal and state housing regulations.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, financially savvy, and passionate about affordable housing and community development.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with construction budget and draw process

· Basic application packaging

· Creating Deal Books

· Filing

· Identify potential sites and conduct feasibility studies

· Manage Zoning process

· Monitor construction budgets

· Other Duties as Assigned

· Package close out reports to regulating agencies

· Project Management: Lead development from site acquisition and feasibility to construction completion and project stabilization

· Responsible for reading and interpreting the allocation plans, RFPs and underwriting guidelines for the States that NDS does business.

· Secure funding

Site Acquisition:

· Structure deals using applicable funding source and gap financing.

· Work with development team

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing development or finance
• Knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and USDA Rural Development programs
• Financial underwriting and budgeting experience
• Strong negotiation and public presentation skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination requirements, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Executive Order 11246, applicable HUD and USDA regulations, and Ohio law. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected status.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ravenna, OH 44266