POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

NBT seeks a motivated, talented individual to join our highly effective team as a full-time Manager of its Homeownership Program. S/he will serve as a community change agent to implement strategies to promote and increase homeownership, particularly for low- and moderate-income and immigrant first-time homebuyers in New Brunswick. The position will work as part of NBT’s Neighborhood Development team, under the supervision of the Director of Neighborhood Strategies, as part of a comprehensive vision to ensure safe, quality, and affordable housing in vibrant neighborhoods for all New Brunswick residents.  

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Responsibilities

In the context of our current initiatives, the specific responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. Serve as project lead of NBT’s strategies to promote first-time homeownership:

• Plan, manage, and implement all pre-homeownership education activities in both English and Spanish, including financial preparedness workshops and “Club Mi Casa” program  

• Serve as lead HUD certified housing counselor and provide individual counseling in both English and Spanish to households preparing for homeownership

• Manage program reporting and HUD compliance

• Maintain and grow network of community-oriented homeownership professionals in real estate, lending, and related sectors

• Promote and manage applications for NBT’s downpayment assistance and closing cost assistance program, coordinating with administrative partner

• Promote and manage applications for NBT’s home repair program, coordinating with program implementation partner

• Administer sales process for affordable housing units developed by New Brunswick Tomorrow and its sister housing development entity, Hub City Housing
  

2. Additional organizational responsibilities:

• Attend and assist, as necessary, with other programmatic activities, particularly those related to resident and tenant engagement

• Contribute to the development of an effective NBT team and organization and support our mission, values and growth

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Qualifications

• HUD certified housing counselor, or, if not certified, ability to pass HUD counselor exam and obtain certification within 90 days of hire

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with at least one year of program management

• Familiarity with the New Brunswick community, preferred  

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability of effective record-keeping

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships at the community and institutional level

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills before multiple types of audiences

• Bilingual English/Spanish, both written and verbal, preferred.

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Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $55,000 to $61,000, commensurate with experience. NBT offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, retirement benefits plan and tuition reimbursement.  

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of accomplishments relevant to this position description to Charles Bergman, Director of Neighborhood Strategies, at cbergman@nbtomorrow.org. All information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete.

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