MULTI-FAMILY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Featured New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA, United States

Organization Background:

Finance New Orleans (FNO) is a

quasi-governmental financial institution with a mission to improve the quality

of life in the city of New Orleans by investing in affordable housing, economic

development, and climate resilience projects that produce quality jobs and

wealth for residents.

The City Council of New Orleans created

FNO in 1978 under the Louisiana Public Trust Code (La. Revised Statutes

9:2341-47). FANO was initially called the New Orleans Home Mortgage Authority

but changed its brand in 1999. Finance New Orleans was recently adopted as a

brand name in 2020 to reflect its future direction. FNO is not a department or

division of the City of New Orleans, but the City Council of New Orleans

appoints its seven-member Board of Trustees. Since 1978, FANO has financed more

than $630 million worth of mortgages and down payment grants for more than

7,800 first-time homebuyers and low to moderate-income families throughout

Orleans Parish.

Long-Term

Strategic Vision:

After sustaining several natural and

financial disasters, Finance New Orleans re-imagined its operations to focus on

using climate resilience as an opportunity to protect and grow New Orleans to

its full potential for all community stakeholders. In 2021, Finance New Orleans

launched a 10-Year Strategic Vision that includes four goals:

1. Use Climate Resilience to Physically Transform

New Orleans

2. Create Economic Development Opportunities

3. Build Public Wealth for Community Reinvestment

4. Grow as an Agile and Innovative Organization

Job Overview:

The Multi-Family Program Director serves

as a member of the Programs team and is responsible for day-to-day program

management of all multi-family products. This position reports to the Chief

Programs Officer (CPO) and works in partnership with the CPO to establish and

manage multi-family programming that meets FNO’s strategic vision. The

Multifamily Programs team is responsible for the financing and ongoing

management of the Agency’s multi-family lending portfolio and subsidy programs

which provide loans, credit enhancement and tax abatements that facilitate the

development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing projects.

This position interacts regularly with the Executive team, Board Members, and

the Underwriting Committee; has responsibility for all multi-family project

proposals, multi-family program development and multi-family program policy

decisions.

Job

Responsibilities:

-Works in conjunction with the CPO and

other representatives of the Programs Team to develop and implement a strong

affordable multi-family housing program that meets identified affordable

housing financing needs throughout the target market.

-Structure and

launch new multi-family housing products and initiatives and improve and

enhance existing programs.

-Develop and revise

program policies, procedures and parameters as needed.

-Directs and

oversees the overall operations of the multi-family Housing programs including prospecting,

funding, and identifying potential development opportunities and prioritizing

them with the goals of FNO.

-Lead, mentor, and

develop a high-performing multi-family program team.

-Works closely with

finance team on all multi-family underwriting proposals and all project

financial feasibility reviews.

-Promote FNO's

mission and increase its name recognition with key stakeholders, including

community groups, institutions, corporations, funders, policymakers, media, etc.

-Plan and organize

marketing campaigns that promote affordable housing, economic development, and

climate resilience programs as an essential part of the physical transformation

of Orleans Parish.

-Provide a

structure for community engagement at FNO that allows the FNO Multi-family

program to meet desired outcomes and to fulfill FNO’s long-term impact goals.

-Review pertinent

data points for intersectional correlations that could support new or improved

programing or funding opportunities.

-Analyze complex

problems and recommend effective courses of action.

-Establish and

maintain relationships with various lenders, developers, affordable housing

associations and government offices/agencies to promote and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of

FNO’s programs and deployment of its resources.

-Serve as primary

liaison for partner agencies such as but not limited to the Louisiana Housing

Corporation, the City of New Orleans Office of Community Development, and the

State Bond Commission.

-Build external

relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with other organizations to

broaden program services. Identify potential new relationship targets and

strategize with the CPO.

-Manage the

multi-family presence on the Agency’s web site.

-Make CPO aware of

any potential negative/positive effects legislative proposals may have on

organizational programming or funding to ensure we are able to advocate

accordingly.

-Support

fundraising efforts through relationship building, capital markets

transactions, site visits, program

presentations, events, and grant writing participation.

Preferred

Qualifications:

· Graduation from an accredited college or

university with a bachelor’s degree.

· 10+ years in housing finance, public finance,

program development, affordable housing, community development, and/or real

estate.

· Graduate degree in a related field such as real

estate, urban planning, public policy, or business.

· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office 365

applications (including Word and Excel).

Knowledge, Skills

& Abilities:

· Entrepreneurial and optimistic professional.

· Proven ability to manage multiple programs,

special projects, and organizational priorities.

· Sensitivity to and experience working with

diverse communities, individuals, government agencies, and other relevant

organizations.

· Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to

develop and implement strategic goals.

· Strategic thinker with excellent data analysis,

analytical, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to multi-task and handle multiple

competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Effective verbal and written communication

skills.

· Flexibility in both work schedule and project

implementation.

· Able to positively represent the organization in

the community.

· Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State,

and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit (1) a

detailed cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, (2) a

CV/resume clearly outlining experience, abilities, and qualifications

satisfying the needs of the organization, and (3) references from 3 different

professional sources.

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